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PermaLip 5 mm Silicone Implants on 2/28/13 - Spokane, WA

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I've always wanted fuller lips with that sexy pout...

woltabJanuary 31, 2013
$800

I've always wanted fuller lips with that sexy pout so many of us love. When I heard about PermaLip a year or so ago I knew that's exactly what I wanted. I did the research, learned about the procedure, and looked at a bunch of before/after pictures. I checked with plastic surgeons in my area, and figured I'd end up spending $2000 to $2500. Imagine my surprise when I went in to get my underarms lasered, and the office staff told me they were running an $800 special! I scheduled my consultation on the spot.

I chose PermaLip over the other lip implants because the results consistently look natural. Of the hundreds of pictures I reviewed none of them had "duck face". And of the few personal accounts I was able to find, no one said anything too awful. One person had them settle "crooked", but didn't follow her post-op instructions to massage her lips for a few days. Several people said they could feel the implants post op, but that the feeling went away, and it felt natural after a couple weeks. No one had anything bad to say about post-op kissing.

This is my first procedure, and I'm a little nurvose, but mostly I'm excited. I hope it's a noticable difference, and I hope I don't swell too bad. One of the pics I looked at was of a girl who swelled really bad. Ultimatly I want to fine tune my face by getting a chin implant, and a nose job. For now I think this is a great start, and I have high hopes for the outcome.

I'll post a hi-res before pic in the near future, and keep you updated on how things turn out. I hope this helps someone out there! :)

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John Lundeby, MD, FACS, FAACS

John Lundeby, MD, FACS, FAACS

Physician, Board Certified in General Surgery

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Megan P
February 2, 2013

Wow, $800 seems really inexpensive. Do you happen to know why the girl with the lips that settled uneven didn't do the massaging? I'd be curious if it just hurt too much for her?

Looking forward to your pictures and hearing how things go - please keep us posted!!

woltab
February 3, 2013
I thought so too, but the usual price for Dr. Lundeby is over 2K. I guess he's been doing PermaLip implants for a year or so and only had two women were willing to allow their before & after pics to be shown on his website. The agreement with this discount is to allow him to show my lips. I would have volunteered anyway, so it's not a big deal to me. I really appreciate the people who shared their experience while I was researching, so this seems like a good way to "pay it forward".
Megan P
February 4, 2013

Couldn't agree more!! Your lips still look very natural. I never would have guessed you had anything done to them if you hadn't said. :)

woltab
February 4, 2013
Lol! Well I hope they look natural, as that's my "before"! I guess I could have said that in the caption. I just haven't had a chance to take a proper, no makeup/good light/solid background before pic.
Megan P
February 5, 2013

Ohhh, hahaha! I was wondering about that & almost commented that I was glad you were happy, but thought that might have read as rude - ok, now I'm excited to see your after!! You've created anticipation!! 

UPDATED FROM woltab
16 days pre

I had my pre-op consultation yesterday afternoon....

woltabFebruary 12, 2013
I had my pre-op consultation yesterday afternoon. It was pretty much all general info regarding the potential risks involved with anesthesia and surgery with a few notable exceptions.

One thing I wasn't expecting was a prescription for Valtrex. Valtrex, if you didn't know, is a medication that prevents herpes outbreaks. I guess if you're prone to cold sores it's possible to develop them during the post-op healing process. Doctor Lundeby tries to mitigate this risk by prescribing his lip aug patients a few days worth of Valtrex.

This particular doc actually gives you an IV anesthesia along with local nerve block. I wasn't expecting that since the info I found about the procedure all seemed to exclusively use local anesthesia. I guess the whole procedure is pretty pleasant (as far as getting cut open can be pleasant) since you "go to sleep" and wake up once everything is done.

Also, since this is my first procedure of any kind (plastic or otherwise) I didn't know anything about the OR process. I guess I'll have to wear a paper gown and be nearly naked. I was a little alarmed about that part, but I guess it's ok to wear undies so it's not too creepy.

Other than that, I think the most helpful part of the pre-op consult was that it made my boyfriend less worried. Actually getting to meet the doc and shake his hand really seemed to put him at ease. I strongly recommend bringing your significant other along if they seem overly concerned about safety.

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Fitmom1
February 13, 2013

Hi ... I have a consult set up on the 21 of feb a little bit nervous... Read reviews from others to not do it ... I have had tons of lip injections for the past 4 yrs always deflate and waste of money... Had one surgery using my own fascia from my neck taken from both sides and put in my lower and top lip...of course my body reasborbed majority lost the pout I once had :( ... Very aprehensive... When are you scheduled to get your perma lip aug

woltab
February 13, 2013
Yeah, I've got to admit that the migration issue is a little worrisome. I talked to my doc about it during the pre-op consult, and he said that after a few months the body will develop a pocket for the implant which will hold it in place. In the mean time it's important to massage your lips, and to do facial exercises daily. I guess this helps with the healing process, and helps to keep the implant centered. I've never done fillers, mainly because I can't justify the ongoing expense. I was thinking about a fat transfer, but then I heard about this PermaLip promo and the value seemed better. Besides, I'm happy with the symmetry of my lips. If I was a little lopsided then I'd probably do the fat transfer. I'm scheduled for 11:00 AM on 02/28/13, so not too long now. I try not to think about it, because every time I do I get all impatient and excited. I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. :P Despite the negative reviews I'm confident that my outcome will be good. I'm pretty confident in my doctor, and I'm very confident in my ability to follow simple post-op instructions. Besides, I've seen more good reviews than bad!
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Fitmom1
February 24, 2013
I hoot to hear from ps office on Monday 25 to schedule the surgery...I was just as anxious w my first surgery ... All went well....worry about the scar tissue from last surgery,but hopefully it doesn't cause a problem for this second surgery....that is one concerned my ps mentioned and decided to go under twilight vs doing in the office ... Wish you the best of luck :) ... You do have nice lips...totally understand about the fullness we all seek ... Pls post pics when you can
woltab
February 25, 2013
I'm scheduled for the 28th at 11:00. It's so close I'm starting to get nervous! I was fine with everything when I had a month to go, but now that it's just a few days away... Nerves, what fun! :P Sorry to hear about your fillers, and fascia reabsorbing. That's exactly why I didn't want fillers. I hope your consult goes well, and you get the lips you want *permanently*. :)
woltab
February 25, 2013
Thanks for the complement! I hope they're even nicer in a couple weeks. :) I'll absolutely post pictures! I want to post some pics taken immediately after surgery, and then every day after for a few days. I know it was helpful for me to see swelling shots when I was deciding to have this done.
SavannahDream
February 23, 2013
Oh yeah, after you do it...please post a pic smiling. No one is ever smiling in the after pics, and I really want to see how that will be affected. :) thanks for helping us.
woltab
February 25, 2013
I can totally do that, in fact that's exactly the reason I'm doing this review! When I started looking it seemed very much like no one ever said how big their PermaLip implants were, so you're forced to guess by looking at the after pic. And how hard is it to use a camera with a decent amount of pixels? Or in good lighting, and *in focus*! Maybe a close up of the lips is a good idea, instead of what looks like a pic of you at a bar. Lol. It just kills me, because the pictures are arguably the most important part of the whole review process! *gets off soapbox*
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Fitmom1
February 26, 2013
i can add that no one can smile after lip injections or surgery....Ive had both....if you smile you risk busting your stitches......Two weeks before you can start smiling. My surgery is schedule on the 19 of March...looking forward to seeing your pics, healing process and opinion before my surgery; just to let you know i was on a liquid diet for 4 days due to the stitches and swelling i had a huge syringe the ps gave me in my take home bag....had naked protein drinks which had veggies mix in them but are 100% liquid. had 7 a day; and brushing your teeth next to impossible was given these things that look like bigger Q-tip with swab at the end with toothpaste stuff embedded in it when those ran out bought the cologate on the go brushes....best of luck
woltab
February 27, 2013
Lol. No one said anything to me about smiling, but I kinda figured it would be painful for a few days. They did tell me not to open my mouth more than an inch, which seems like it'll be a pain in the rear. I was planning on using Herbalife protein shakes, since they're designed as a meal replacement. Idk, it seems like it'll be painful and inconvenient, but just for a week or so. And besides, I could use a 3 day liquid fast! *jiggles tummy* :P
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Fitmom1
February 27, 2013
lol :) best of luck to you tomorrow....
UPDATED FROM woltab
3 days pre

Holy nerds I'm nervous! I've only got three days...

woltabFebruary 25, 2013
Holy nerds I'm nervous! I've only got three days to go, and as it gets closer I've just been getting more worried! I think it's because this is my first surgery (other than my tonsils when I was 7). I keep thinking about being knocked out, naked save for a stupid paper gown, and in a room with strangers. It's creeptastic to think about. Then I get all worried about what I might do while I'm all doped up. I hope I don't say anything rude, or pee myself on the table. The nurse said that's happened before. O_o

I just want it to hurry up and be Thursday, so I can get this over with!!!

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