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28 Yr Old Lip Lift with Dr. Hornedski - Sugar Land, TX
UPDATED FROM Joven
7 months post
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UPDATED FROM Joven
7 months post
One thing I never mentioned
After my surgery I told Dr. H about my experience modeling and how photographers would instruct me to part my lips a little..this always made me feel awkward because I had no tooth show. Dr. H then said a chin implant would also help me (with modeling). I think it's awesome he wanted to help me with modeling, but I had to set myself straight when I got home that I liked my chin and never saw anything wrong with it. There are so many things that could be "perfected" about me and could maybe even help me with modeling, but somehow it doesn't seem right to give someone advice about their imperfections (unless they ask). The rhinoplasty and liplift were "my" wants, if someone else told me I needed them I probably would have told them to take a hike. Maybe I'm just proud. But something seems off about planting ideas of imperfection in someone else. Truth be told, I never needed any of these surgeries. But I like myself more now and am more confident and social... That's the point right...Not perfection or fitting the "model" mold. Either way, I understand he was just trying to be helpful. Luckily, modeling is only a hobby and I don't have to look a certain way to find work.
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BS
March 9, 2016
A surgeon should only offer his thoughts of what else could be improved if the patient requests this. Otherwise, it is best to not mention anything. Who needs more complexes?
W
March 9, 2016
Been following your thread. Yes, I agree. I started out just noticing one thing, and then a surgeon mentioned tightening up my JOWLS.. I didn't even think I had jowls. But then after consulting with several surgeons, I met with one very elite expensive surgeon (not that I could probably ever afford him), but he said I needed nothing, just probably volume which he doesn't do. I actually went to him to find out about the lip lift, but he said my philtrum was in proportion to my face. I tried not to let the surgeon who mentioned jowls get to me, but it was a relief to hear someone of this other surgeons caliber saying I was just fine. I think the volume will help my face. I love your lip lift. It turned out beautiful. I was wanting a bit less philtrum but he said with my darker skin, my skin would be more pigmented in that area. Maybe in 20 years if I still care, then the benefit will outweigh the risk. Maybe then I will have jowls worth considering as well.
Anyway, yeah, irritating that he even got me wasting time thinking about jowls.
Anyway, yeah, irritating that he even got me wasting time thinking about jowls.
J
J
March 10, 2016
Whatisbeauty- I'm glad you listened to your head and not the other surgeon. Its good you found a surgeon who is down to earth with you. That was smart to get a another oppinion. Surgeons should be more careful, if he had mentioned it when I was 18 I probably would have developed body dismorphic disorder about my chin.
R
March 9, 2016
Amen! And you are an were gorgeous before an after an could CERTAINLY model BEFORE these slight modifications beautiful. These doctors I notice have their own idea of what beauty is an some are on the money but many I think have bizarre ideas of what beauty is. Many love an, " ogre" curve??? (Spelling)? But I found that was odd to me like Meryl Streep. I wanted fat in my lower face from a Dr Carraway, not his idea of liposculpting my midface to achieve said, " ogee curve". His idea of beauty an mine differ, vastly! Lol. Glad for his honesty however an decided against him doing it. I'm sure if that opinion matches ones ideas he's talented but I'm more of a Sophia LOREN, Adriana Lima type. Be careful all, you wear your face FOREVER. not the physicians. ;)
R
March 9, 2016
Just proof read, lol. Stupid auto correct, it's ,"Ogee". Not, " ogre". However it could be if I consented! Lol
J
March 10, 2016
Truth! I especially notice the differences between American and Korean surgeons with fat transfer. Beauty is a fluid concept. It's very popular to get the "love band filler" under the eyes in South Korea. It looks cute on some people but would look strange on me. Thank you for your kind words :) I agree, this is my face, the surgeon can forget it easily, but I see it every day!
K
March 9, 2016
I think we all heard about some plastic surgeons performing unnecessary procedures and the only reason is to financially benefit from their patients.
I'm glad you dismissed his idea, you do not need it!
I'm glad you dismissed his idea, you do not need it!
J
March 10, 2016
Thank you :) and I agree. It's worth noting that our "imperfections" bring in their paycheck. Gotta watch out for the sales pitches.
P
March 12, 2016
Honestly, I look at your photos and can't even imagine you would ever remotely need a chin implant!! Your results look extremely natural and subtle, yet are improvements. Your nose is amazing and your lips look beautiful. I understand what others say about doctors mentioning possible procedures. I just want to point out that I was so grateful that Dr. Frankel in LA mentioned that my face would look more balance with a lip lift. I had never heard of this procedure but he is 100% right!! I have a very long upper lift as a result of outdated orthodontia (pulled teeth and flattened my bite), as well as rhinoplasty that increased the distance from columella to lips and , I believe, a muscle was cut to "relax" the lip. I have ZERO tooth show and it's a very aging look. All this time I knew my face was off but when I heard of the possibility of a lip lift, it made perfect sense. I think I am a definite candidate for surgery and I hope to find time when I can have a few weeks to recover. Thank you for your candid review. You look great- don't do any more because it looks very natural and pretty.
A
April 20, 2016
You do not look like you need anything done to your chin, in fact it looks perfect to me and what women would want their chin to look like.
I wonder if these lip procedures are better for women that are older because the scar is worth the reduction in length and younger girls have baby skin that I would not want to risk it. My daughter is 20 and I would not want her to risk a scar. Again, you do look gorgeous, both before and after. I am sure you can find help with the scar. I enjoy reading your well written review on what your feelings are about your experience. Best to you.
I wonder if these lip procedures are better for women that are older because the scar is worth the reduction in length and younger girls have baby skin that I would not want to risk it. My daughter is 20 and I would not want her to risk a scar. Again, you do look gorgeous, both before and after. I am sure you can find help with the scar. I enjoy reading your well written review on what your feelings are about your experience. Best to you.
UPDATED FROM Joven
7 months post
Smile Comparison
Smile is finally coming back although it's still a little tight. I can't fully pull a wide smile yet so the top lift seems to spread more on a flat line vs. a "v" shape. But it's barely noticeable.
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V
March 12, 2016
Hi there,
Do you feel your philtrum is still thick and protruding from swelling? Does it still feel and look very swollen in the mornings? I'm almost 5 months and my philtrum seems to be protruding and feels very tight. Is this normal?
Do you feel your philtrum is still thick and protruding from swelling? Does it still feel and look very swollen in the mornings? I'm almost 5 months and my philtrum seems to be protruding and feels very tight. Is this normal?
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