I accidentally had one on Sat morning. Waking up my grandson, I leaned down and he sat up at the same time, major collision with his hard little head, big split in my lower lip which then swelled to about 3 times it's size! I looked like a prizefighter, it was awful!!
But besides that, I have full lips which I used to be kind of embarrassed about, I wanted thin lips! Styles change, even for lips I guess!

My full lips were made fun of when I was a kid and I was so embarrassed by them as well! Oh, how I wish I had them back. They're not thin yet but not as full as they were when I was younger.

I'll be interested in hearing what others have to say.

Once, because of an allergic reaction, my lips swelled something terrible. I mumbled to my husband "people pay money for this look" but I don't think he understood me because I sounded like Mushmouth from the Fat Albert cartoon.

I, too, will be curious to read the reports from others who have done it professionally and not because they ate shellfish.

I used to scrub for a plastic surgeon down in Ft. Lauderdale, but that was way before they started doing lip-enhancements. Or, at least the doc I worked for never did them. Every time I hear about lip enhancement, I cringe thinking of a needle poking all around in the lip area, which is very sensitive. I'm not convinced that it doesn't hurt like heck, even if they use a very good topical anesthetic first. I'm glad that mine are naturally full and well-shaped because I know that I'd be too chicken to try it myself! I'm anxious now to hear how it really feels from anyone who's actually had it done.
Lynn

Do I need to add this to the list of things to look good?

Already I have airbrushed tan, hair, (of course, in multi foiled shades, maybe weaves), eyelash extensions, deep skin exfoliation/dermabrasion, and now my lips are too thin.

I can't see well either so laser and also lipo and dental veneers, gee, I think I would rather stay home!
It's exhausting!

Oh, I forgot mani's and pedi's.

And I truly, really, believe in doing all you can to look good.

I visited my BFF in Sept, and together we went in for a little 'maintenance'~i'm 70, she's 69, but mentally we're both about 45! LOL

I had restalane injections in several areas, one above my upper lip for lines, even though I have never smoked~long time CA 'sun worshipper'. The injections were in the lines(above lip),as well as the upper and lower lip LINE, not into the lips. Lisa Rinna had the injections in the lips themselves and used to look like a trout(trout mouth), but has had them 'fixed'. Injecting only into the lip line 'fans out' the lines as well as giving the lips a bit more definition. It's *slightly* obvious to those who know me, but if you were to meet me for the first time, wouldn't know anything was done. Not sure how long it will last as everyone is different.

While on the subject, you *need* to know it's not w/o discomofort~I had tears runnings down my face from the 'pinch' of the needle!

Just a guesstimate, but between the botox and restalane, I had between 32-37 injections(give or take a few!). I'm no wuss!! LOL

I had Juvederm injections for my very thin lips. I told the plastic surgeon to go easy as I did not want duck lips. It was ok. My lips were a bit fuller. It wasn't something I was interested in getting again.

The only enhancement I got on a regular basis was Botox between my eyes. I did it for over ten years. The last time I had it done, I ended up with a droopy eyelid (and this was done my a qualified surgeon!) That was the last enhancement I ever did or will do.

The very thought of having something injected into my lips sends me into a virtual panic attack. I can't think of any circumstances, up to and including having the thinnest lips on the plant, that would induce me to get an enhancement in that area.

Bumblebeez - hahahaha! However, I believe pedis are for mental health maintenance!

javachik said:

" hahahaha! However, I believe pedis are for mental health maintenance!"

Oh yes, javachik....and mani's as well! :-)

Java, hahaha back! I didn't even touch (because I forgot) veiny legs, freckly hands, or Waxing anything. Or saggy anything :-(
And all this before we get dressed, a challenge in itself.

I have virtually no visible upper lip at all, and practically no lower lip, either. I never have had, and I have always hated it. You can't imagine how I hate being lipless, sort of like Grandpa Munster, but I wouldn't go under the needles, either. Shivers!

I do have big dimples, though!

I have had Juvederm with the novacaine (or some other local anaesthetic) done about every 6 months for the last few years. It doesn't hurt at all with the anaesthetic mixed in. I don't plump, just a small amount along the lip line to add definition and erase those lines that run out from the lips. I love it and will continue to do it. I also do my nasolabial folds.

Wow, I didn't think anyone would answer. I haven't had anything done. I was diagnosed with spasmodic disphonia which means my voice is hoarse and part of the words are silent at times. The only treatment is Botox in to the voice box. YIKES!!!! I heard that and ran lol.
I would love to get my blonde eyebrows tattooed but I get keloids so that's a no no. My sister had her lips and eyebrows done and looks fab, then she went and had her eyes lifted and looks even better. I'd be left with nasty scars plus, at my age, I think I like myself just fine.

Yayagal....you look FABULOUS....you need nothing! You also have a wonderful view of life (from what I see in your posts) and that is more beautiful than anything!!

Bumblebeez - I think you and I have something in common! :-)
I have had botox / dysport in my forehead numerous times, and Juvederm in my nasolabials and lips about 3 x. My dermatologist is great and does a subtle look. I LOVE it. The only drawbacks are 1) cost - I work and make a really good salary, but the cost does make me feel gulity ( esp since I have 2 kids and I know they and DH love me no matter what I look like) and 2) you can have the best doc in the world but there is always that small chance of some kind of negative outcome.

The pain part is nothing to me - no dental blocks for me - I have been through 2 natural childbirths with almost 9 lb babies. Pain is good - it lets you know you are alive ;-) That being said, the non- medicated lip injections at one point did have silent tears on my face. But I like to forgo the pain meds bc in my mind that is one less potential side affect I need to worry about.

I guess my point is that lip augmentation in my experience was worth the cost. It is not all Lisa Rinna giant duck lips! the biggest downide for me is that I love it and when it wears off you need to consider whether or not you want to include it as bumblbeez says, in your maintenance routine! I must add that I only get manis / pedis about 2 x year because I'm prioritizing my hair and face! :-)

My upper lip was noticeably thinner than my lower so I had it injected in august, a product called Kiss, I had it done by a dr who does my juvederm fillers, he told me he uses a smaller needle than what comes in the kit, it gives him more precision but it does mean more pricks, and yes it is painful, I too had tears running down , couldn't help it. I love the result, very subtle but definitely a well shaped upper lip, more even with my lower,

The thing is that once the swelling went down, I found myself thinking I would have liked it a bit puffier, just a tinge.

You can't imagine how I hate being lipless, sort of like Grandpa Munster

I'm sorry, but that truly made me "LOL!" ;-D

Has anyone ever heard of this product? If you've used it, *does* it last longer than other fillers? I heard about it a couple of years ago but have never found a plastic surgeon who uses it in my area. Could it be that it gives better results requiring not as many visit to the dr, which equals less money made at the dr's office? ;o)

Here is a link that might be useful: Perlane

I hear more about Juvederm and their family of products, it could be regional,
they are basically the same composition as Perlane, which I've never heard of.