Anyone tried the lip reduction surgery

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Hey all,

I had a lip reduction done on Sept.6, 2007. Today is Oct 9, 2007. I was born with normal lips and loved them. The problem all arose when I took Accutane (acne med), and after I got off it. I noticed my lips were so volumous in comparison to what they used to be! No one believed me, probably b/c the change happened soo gradually over the course of 4 months that they assumed that these were my natural lips forever--but they were wrong< i knew what my lips looked like and they werent the same...that was in April 05. So i lived with these big lips for a while...

So I finall had reduction thinking everything would be "perfect again." After 1 month, I have to say there is assymetry with my upper lip. She removed too much on my right side...so now the right side of my lip does not close naturally. Which sucks. Also, healing is taking a long time When i smile i feel my upper lip goes higher than it did before surgery. So my smile doesn't look right either. Well i will anxiously await the results in another 2 months....b/c they say 3 months for full recovery...

choosen · Newbie Joined: 14 Oct 2007 Posts: 1

I went to Dr. Samuel Adams out in Plano, Texas. He and his staff are very professional and friendly. As for the surgery I just had it completed on September 23, 2007. As of right now I can not really see a big difference due to the swelling but the alignment of the incision that he did was correct and accurate. The next step is seeing how much of a reduction he did and if that is what I truly wanted. I only reduced the bottom lip for comfort of speaking and manuerving of my mouth. I love full lips but this was only done for speaking purposes and to pick up the sagging of my bottom lip. I will come back after three months to let you guys know. Dr. Samuel Lams and his staff are very understanding and friendly although, as I said the only question is if the correct amount was taken out. See you in 3 months!

ivory · Newbie Joined: 21 May 2005 Posts: 26

Thanks Choosen for sharing your experience Smile

Ewok2000 · Newbie Joined: 23 Oct 2007 Posts: 1

Hey guys I'm also interested in having lip reduction/sculpting done on my lower lip. The size of both my lips are fine but my lower lip is uneven due to trauma as a toddler. I split open my lip and after the surgeon sewed it up, it left scar tissue. Well around HS I got self-conscious and when I was having my wisdom teeth removed, the oral surgeon removed the scar tissue. Probably not a good idea on my part because although he removed the bump, it's still uneven. It's really not visible unless you look really close but it still makes me a little self-conscious.

I wont have the procedure done for sometime since I'm in my first year of college. Just doing research now Smile

matador123 · Newbie Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Posts: 9

Ivory, you've been pretty steady in these lip reduction forums. Thanks for being around since '05. I guess 'Best' kinda dissappeared. I really marveled at her new lips.

I thank you because I've been looking to reduce my lips for years now. I had one lower lip surgery down in NYC. He said that the best he can do is to make them small and curl the lips in so that they don't pout. Because my lips are HUGE.

In the consultation he had told me that I will have to come back for surgery again and again. Because, the fat inside the lip comes back again and again, however, they come back smaller and smaller each time.

At that time, 10 years ago, he was able to get my insurance to pay the $2,000 charge as it was not a case of cosmetic surgery. Rather, I had a condition that was there from 'birth' and he had to correct it. The insurance paid for it.

Anyway, the contours of my lower lip were nicely rounded and even BEFORE the surgery. He kinda disfigured it. Not too much but just enough that I got scared. And, I never went back to him. I still endure the ridicule of people, including friends and family. I should say especially friends and family.

I made a mistake. I should've gone back to him and had the surgery done over and over again till my lips were curled in, small, and gave me my social life back. Actually, because of my huge lips I do not have a social life.

Now, I live in Maryland close to Washington DC. I went on the internet to look for lip reduction surgeons. This time I am determined to get rid of the upper and lower lips till they curve in. I hope I don't have to go more than 2 times for each of the lips. Unfortunately, I will have to pay out of my own pocket.

Never saw a picture of your new lips, Ivory ? How did the surgery go ? do you like them now ?

ivory · Newbie Joined: 21 May 2005 Posts: 26

Hey matador, thanks for the feedback..I'm actually a veteren up in this forum..unfortunately, since 05, I haven't done my lips...I was always anxious because of not knowing how the results will turn out..nervous about wondering if it will actually help me get my social life back or make it worst...I've been to 3 docs in NY with good feedback but I stay really nervous about the whole procedure..that's why I wanted to interact with someone who has had lower lip surgery to feel more convinced and determined.

I've actually got a chance to speak over the phone with 2 of the doctors' previous clients and they gave me positive feedback, but I want to see it face to face to really be convinced...So matador, basically I'm still waiting desperatly... hope that answered your question... btw, do your lips hurt and look uneven or are they somewhat smaller than b4 and kinda straight? and which doctor did you go to?

holyabdul · Newbie Joined: 17 Mar 2006 Posts: 6

Hey everyone. I am wondering if any of you who have done the procedure have any asymmetry problems? And were you marked up before you went under?

I posted about my experience earlier in this message thread. My asymmetry doesn't bother me insofar as I think about it all the time, but sometimes when I look in the mirror and notice it, it bugs me for a few minutes. I look at my scars inside my lips and I still can't believe how a trained surgeon could make such asymmetrical incisions. On one side, he cut me deep inside my lip, but on the other, it's a lot closer to the edge of my lip. The latter side is the one with more tissue.

Overall I am still glad I did the procedure because my lips were gigantic and looked terrible in proportion to my face. Though my satisfaction level is not as high as it could be.

Also, it seems the surgeon who did my procedure is no longer practicing in his old location, and I can't find any new info on him on the web. I wonder what happened. He's definitely not a quack, but he's not the most disciplined or best.

My regret is not having been able to more thoroughly research the surgeon. I probably should have gone to an Afro American or Asian doctor. If I could do it again, I would have begun my research earlier and seened more doctors.

matador123 · Newbie Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Posts: 9

Sorry, I kinda disappeared for the last 3 weeks ... Very Happy

I can sympathize with your hesitation ... my lips did get uneven after the surgery ... even though they were very BIG and RED Embarassed

before surgery ... and for a guy it is not good to have such prominent lips ... people tease me sometimes ...

Anyway, to answer your questions,'...do your lips hurt and look uneven or are they somewhat smaller than b4 and kinda straight? and which doctor did you go to? ...'

The lower lip doesn't hurt at all. They are uneven; They are much smaller but not small enough. The doctor was a very well known, old, Cosmetic Surgeon, I forget the name, must have retired by now.

I went to a Cosmetic Surgeon, here in MD, on Wednesday, 11/14/07 for a $75 consultation. He says he will reduce my lips to 1/4 size. He will cut incision in the place of the lip where the outer skin meets the inner skin of the lip. Then reduce the inner skin and also take out fat from inside. Price tag $3,600.
I am going to go to a free consultation next Tuesday, 11/20/07 to another cosmetic surgeon who does lip surgery. Let's see if he can reduce my lips to zero. Razz

holyabdul · Newbie Joined: 17 Mar 2006 Posts: 6

Matador, are you going to do a revision?

I don't think it's worthwhile unless the asymmetry is very bad. No guarantee you won't have asymmetry from the revision too. And you don't want to make your lips too thin that you have to strain to close your mouth.

On a related note, of all the post op pix that I have seen, they are all closed mouth shots. I really would like to see some relaxed mouth shots, that is, slightly open lips. That's when asymmetry is more visible. In my case, when my lips are closed, you can't see the asymmetry very well, it's when my lips are not touching that the asymmetry is most visible.

matador123 · Newbie Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Posts: 9

Ivory:

I was answering your email in my last reply. Surprised

Hope you've read my reply? Sad

Holy:

I don't understand the meaning of asymmetry ? Embarassed

I am going for revision. I am having another lip reduction surgery Razz

within a month. That is a revision. 1st surgery was done 15 years ago.
But, thanks for your emails.
That means having zero lips is not good. Because, as you put it, I will not be able to close my mouth ! How silly of me. Very Happy

Anyway, I have a solution, Holy, it is called 'LIP ENHANCEMENT Surgery.' You can go back and have your lips thickened.

Anyway, a cosmetic doctor is a cosmetic doctor. Having an Afro-American or Asian cosmetic doctor means nothing. The doctor should be experienced and skilled and well-known and good. That's it.

I think the 'scar' or 'asymmetry' on your lips is not visible to other people. Only you. That is because you're so conscious of it. And, look at it in the mirror all the time. Isn't that true ? Why don't you ask others if they notice the asymmetry or not ?
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Anyone tried the lip reduction surgery

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