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I've Always Wanted a Fuller Top Lip - Sugar Land, TX
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I've always disliked the look of my lips- they are...
chrisskOctober 31, 2016
$3,000
I've always disliked the look of my lips- they are very thin and turn inward. I have been getting lip injections for the past couple of years and do not love the result because they add volume and my top lip just sticks out more creating the "duck look". Even though I don't love the look of fillers, I prefer them to my natural thin lips. I've spent thousands on fillers and being that they are temporary makes them completely unsustainable and impractical. I have wanted to lift my top lip not make it protrude further, which is what fillers do. I am ecstatic that this procedure can dramatically improve my appearance. I consulted with Dr. Horndeski and am confident he will do an excellent job. I am so thankful for RealSelf!!
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December 7, 2016
Based on your pictures, it looks like you would benefit from a lip lift because you have a (mildly) long upper lip. However, with respect to your hope for increased fullness, I think it's unlikely that you will have anything near what fillers give you. I base that mainly on my own recent liplift experience, which shortened the distance between nasal base and vermillion, but did not noticeably increase the fullness of my lip (for me, this was a plus as I started out with a full upper lip). I do think the procedure is a great one - I just wanted you to be aware of its limitations.
December 12, 2016
Thank you for your comment. You are right- I think what I really want is an upturned top lip not necessarily more fullness.
UPDATED FROM chrissk
Day of treatment
It's done!!!
chrisskDecember 21, 2016
Procedure went so well! Numbing shot hurt but completely bearable-- not executing like others have reported; maybe I have a high pain tolerance.
Whole procedure took about 30mins. Everyone made me feel so comfortable and relaxed.
I filled the prescriptions immediately after and took a pain killer. After an hour I took another as I was still feeling a lot of pain.
The incisions looks nice. Can't wait for all the swelling to go down!
I measured at 17mm pre op and Dr. H took off 5mm so I will be at 12mm/1.2cm.
So far so good. I am planning on sleeping elevation for the first 3 days.
Whole procedure took about 30mins. Everyone made me feel so comfortable and relaxed.
I filled the prescriptions immediately after and took a pain killer. After an hour I took another as I was still feeling a lot of pain.
The incisions looks nice. Can't wait for all the swelling to go down!
I measured at 17mm pre op and Dr. H took off 5mm so I will be at 12mm/1.2cm.
So far so good. I am planning on sleeping elevation for the first 3 days.
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December 21, 2016
Buckle up. The swelling will get worse before it gets better. Hope you can do the elevation and also try to cool the area. If you live where it's winter, go outside for a walk.
December 21, 2016
Thanks! I am wondering if it would benefit me to use an ice pack. Dr. H didn't advise me to use any ice.
December 21, 2016
Icing only works the first 48 hours or so. After that, it doesn't do anything. Try package of frozen peas or put corn syrup in a plastic bag and freeze it.
December 30, 2016
They is ur nose wide
January 13, 2017
Not at all! I was worried there would be distortion but thankfully there hasn't been any
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December 22, 2016
Hi,
Looks great... do u have some more after pics? How is the scar healing?
Kind regards
Sam
Looks great... do u have some more after pics? How is the scar healing?
Kind regards
Sam
Thanks for starting a review, I hope you find lots of support here and I look forward to hearing from you after your procedure. Good luck!