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Fat Transfer to Lips!! (Fat Injection, Lip Augmentation); Scottsdale, AZ

UPDATED FROM 4theplastic
1 year post

1 Year later!

WORTH IT$1,500
It's been a year, and I know one of the biggest questions regarding fat transfer is: Will the fat stay? Ive had my fair share of lip locking, ups and downs in my weight, and none of that changed the amount of fat cells in my lips! I emailed my doc (Henderson) for some photos cause after all- my camera is not the best lol. And this profile view really really captures the added projection and shape retention! It looks so natural and so good, and best of all, it feels like all my own. Maybe in 10 years I'll add some more, but for now I am super happy with how they turned out.

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Pamela Henderson, MD

Pamela Henderson, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 47 Reviews
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Take your time reading my full review, it is a lot of writing, but this is YOUR FACE we are dealing with. You cannot hide a botched face surgery! A few places in Scottsdale charge a consultation fee, which I am sure nets them more cash, but puts pressure on the client to get a procedure. Here, the consultation is free, and they do not rush you out the door if you have a lot of questions. I've probably had 3 consultations before I actually chose to have the procedure. Oh and I don't want to forget to mention Olivia, who is not only enthusiastic, but also pairs perfectly with Dr Henderson's well-rounded coverage of expectations and results. -Anyways- the procedure: During the surgery, which Dr Henderson and her scrub tech calmly talked me through the entire procedure. We joked about AC/DC while she was removing fat from my belly. When i felt worried about pain, Dr Henderson added local to the area without question. After the surgery, everything was very swollen, but Olivia bounded right in and assured me everything would be beautiful. Meanwhile, Dr Henderson went over the details for aftercare and the scrub tech (I feel like a jerk for not remembering her name) finally walked me out to my car. That's right! The whole procedure was done without anesthesia, so that lowered the cost, and allowed me to drive myself home rather than having to show my swollen lips to anyone! I can not wait til post op to see the final results! PM if you have any questions or want to see extra photos.

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Wow has it already been a year. I remember when you had it done. Thank you so much for your review. Amazing result!
Thank you! I think the most important photos are the 1 year-post photos :)
Hi,. Hope your doing great. By far your results are the most awesome ones to me. One question, I'm considering the procedure for myself, when you asked the doctor what you wanted, did you show pictures of what you wanted to accomplish? Or did you just ask for a little bit of fat transfer.?
Hi Micky! I essentially showed her photos of what I thought would look good on my face shape, then verbally told her my goals (I was very clear I wanted a natural look). Then she explained 1. Methods for the most fat retention (surviving in my lips) 2. Shaping 3. Post op swelling vs final result! How'd yours go?
They absolutely look beautiful I hope you will do another long term update to see if stayed but they really look nice thank you for posting
Yes perfect! I had fat transfer long ago and it stayed at length. Have done every filler. All of the most expensive and longer lasting. Beautiful for a few months PERSONALLY then gone. Doubt I will do anymore. Time for the knife or real fat transfer again.
Superbly blessed you are!!!❤️
UPDATED FROM 4theplastic
3 months post

Final Result

I have lost a little weight and my lips were subjected to a bit of winter dryness, but here is the final result with no swelling. The lips have 0 scars from the injection sites, and there are no lumps or loss of sensation.

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How much of the fg would u say did "take"? Ur lips are cure
Cute*
I don't see much difference in your lips after. Doesn't look worth the money and recovery to me.
I have seen this done cheaper,not saying cheaper is better.But perhaps whole lip lift is better.
i don't see much difference....are you pleased with the results?
I dont see much of a difference either. I heard silikon 1000 injections are permanent and give a more dramatic result. I'm on the hunt for the right doctor.
Inquiring mind want to know if you found a doctor and went with silikon
UPDATED FROM 4theplastic
12 days post

Week 1

Thanks to a diet of almost all protein, less than 20mg of sodium a day, Arnica Montana (both oral and gel), bromelain supplements, light exercise, and icing continuously (45 mins on, 15 off every hour); my lip swelling was mostly resolved within 1 week. No pain and full sensitivity. My boyfriend does not even feel the addition. In his words, "It just feels like lips; only more lips now." Love love love it!

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please post how long it takes for the swelling to be gone, the lips really swell like crazy!
2-4 weeks. i was able to go to the grocery store after 1 week, and it was clear i had lip injections... but they no longer looked like sausages. After 2 weeks only my close friends noticed, but they told me it looked hot! After 4 weeks, they had decreased quite a bit, but they are still about 20% bigger than pre-op.
Gorgeous lips!!
Thank you!
Today is 14 days post for me and my lips are still swollen. When I talk my lips & mouth look pretty stiff & mechanical. Lips always feel frozen, especially the upper lip.
BTW...your lips look lovely:)
Really? Did you get permalip?
Hi. Day 7 here of fat transferred to lips. Any suggestions? Or do u know if I will be swollen for much longer? Thank u.
very voluminous lips you have now. suits you. But do you have any idea where in Asian I can do the same procedure?
Don't ever gain weight. the fat that survives in your lips will grow like other fat in your body. And not necessarily in an even manner. That was something I never knew when I had fat transfer to my lips. I just had a lip reduction for too much fat in my lips :(
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