I recently indulged and got cosmetic surgery, targeting my upper lip. It’s my reward for being able to maintain my weight for this long.

As an ex-smoker, I have a permanent pucker with vertical lines (about 6 of them) going from the edge of my upper lip in the direction of my nose. This part of my face shows more “age” than the rest of my face.

I am thrilled with the results. It’s not a collagen treatment, as the doctor will not use collagen on the first 2-3 sessions. Firstly, he wants to be sure I like the new “look”. Secondly it could cause a potential allergic reaction, so you have to be allergy tested for it. So the implant is of a temporary substance that the body reabsorbs after 3-6 months.

I was warned that not everybody finds it successful and it tends to soften the wrinkles and creases as opposed to erasing them entirely. Which is what I wanted anyway.

I am thrilled with the results - here are 2 pics – a before and after.

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Your injections really make a difference, but not like "OH, My!!!" They look very natural. I think I am going to save to have my eyes done after I reach my goal. My Mom lucked out, her eye Dr. recommended that she have her lids lifted so she could see better - then took the extra fat around the bottom of the eye socket. My Mom is like super thin, so it wasn't like she had sagging skin. Wouldn't you know, this Dr. has since retired!!! Medicare even paid for hers - maybe mine will REALLY be drooping by that time and I won't have to pay for it all either! She just looked really rested after it was done - here again, it was a natural look and not anything that jumps out at you.
Keep up the good work now that you are at goal. I really believe that getting to goal isn't as hard as staying there.

Yes they have a softer look to them.
In the words of my old landlady ( many years ago) "If it feels good, Do It!"

Kathy

They look really good - quite a difference but still natural.

Congratulations on rewarding yourself in such a special way!

That's fantastic! It looks perfectly natural!

I think it's excellent to reward yourself for your hard work and determination. And whatever way people choose to reward themselves, if it makes you feel good (and it definitely looks FANTASTIC) then I say go for it!

It does look awesome by the way! Congratulations on reaching goal and treating yourself to it!

Lily

They did a fabulous job LC.... I would love to have a tummy tuck..LOL and a boob job and a thigh job and a butt lift.. Am I asking for too much?? Maybe when I win my millions..