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Lip Lift - Sugar Land, TX

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Every aspect of this procedure with Dr....

susim
WORTH IT$2,000
Every aspect of this procedure with Dr. Horndeski's office was a breeze. First of all, the ladies at the front line are all lovely. Correspondence was quick, easy and informative. They surprised me by offering to pick me up from the airport and take me to the office! I had already allocated funds for a taxi so this was such a nice surprise. The procedure takes about 15 minutes and I was not under any sedation, which is a plus. I had a stitch (very fine, barely visible) and gauze over the incision that I removed the next day. My upper lip was swollen for the next 2 days but I didn't need any pain medications whatsoever. You can barely see the incision line at this point and nobody noticed anything different. He took off 4mm. I would have liked a little more off but I wouldn't mind taking more off in the future, as to keep the difference subtle and not too dramatic. Dr. H and Elisa came to my hotel room a few days later to check up and showed me how to remove the stitch when I leave Texas. I had a few questions and shot over an email and I received an immediate response, which included Elisa's cell phone in case I needed anything else. Overall, I had a seamless experience with the office and Dr. Horndeski. I felt 100% informed and I knew exactly what to expect.

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Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (27)

December 17, 2013
Susim... what type of lip lift did you have done...was it the vermillion lip lift or the bullhorn...where was the cutting done (under the nose or just above the top lip). Thanks, Valborg
December 18, 2013
It was under the nose! Just the skin, not the muscles.
January 6, 2014
Does Dr. Horndeski do the muscle hemming as well. Will the look of the lip look better longer with the muscle hemmed?
January 10, 2014
Hi Rocsi, we do not hem the muscle as it is not necessary in most cases. Elisa (Dr. Horndeski's PA)
December 18, 2013
Susim, I am glad everything went well with your liplift. It is always easy to go back and remove a bit more in the future, but if too much is removed there is no going back and you are left with a permanent deformity.
December 18, 2013
I agree. I feel a difference when I touch my teeth with my tongue and it feels comfortable, if that makes sense.
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December 18, 2013

I'm glad this went well for you! Did you have any low points during recovery?

December 30, 2013
Hi Angiemcc! I can't really say I had any low points. The swelling is very minimal. It looked a little red and puffy at one point but it went away. I did, however have to be careful when eating. If you eat in a hurry, it hurts a little and I can imagine it's not great for ensuring minimal scarring.
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December 30, 2013
Glad to hear there were no major low points. Thanks for the feedback! Did you have to eat soft foods for a while?
December 30, 2013
No, I was eating regular foods, meats and fruits etc. I just couldn't nosh down on something, which I did when I was very hungry at one point. You have to chew slowly and take smaller bites.
December 28, 2013
Congratulations on your surgery. Glad you are happy with your results. Blessings
December 30, 2013
Thanks!!!!
December 29, 2013
I am an out of town patient considering a lip lift with Dr. Horndeski. How many days did you stay in Texas following your procedure?
December 30, 2013
Hi Serena! I stayed for 4 days, 4 nights. It looked fine (completely fine) after about 6 but I went out to a museum and to get some food the next day. I took a light exercise class on the 3rd day and I was okay. Hope this helps!