| Re: Lip Surgery
Brekelefuw,
Don't worry about it. There have been articles in the ITG journal about worse situations than you. Do what the doctor says. He is going to tell you to keep ice on it for 24 hours or more after surgery. Do it.
The surgery isn't bad. Some times it is done while you are awake. A shot of lidocain on each side of the upper lip nums the area. It's called a nerve block. Two clamps on each side shuts off the blood circulation. A few shots with the laser or a swip with the knife and it is done. A few stiches and they send you home.
Your big mistake will be trying to play too soon. Don't try to play until you are completely healed. You don't need any more broken blood vessals.
Keep the embouchure you have. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Don't worry, it won't be broke(en).
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