New York Lip Lift doctors
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Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
1049 Fifth Ave Suite 2D, New York |
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3 answers |
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Matthew Schulman, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
950 Park Avenue, New York City |
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2 answers |
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George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
875 Park Ave at 78th Street, New York |
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1 answer |
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Kamran Jafri, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
125 E.63rd Street Suite 1AD, New York |
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Nelson L. Novick, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
500 E 85th St Suite P-1, New York |
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1 answer |
Recent Answers
I understand that a bull horn lift can shorten length of the upper lip. Is it possible to reduce width of the upper lip and/or thickness? I ask because my upper lip is too wide or has the appearance of being too wide because the area (muscle, skin, fat?) at the base of my nose and philtrum is thick ...
It is possible to do many things to the upper lip but I agree, without seeing a photo I cannot comment because I would need to see exactly what bothers you.
I had a gulf wing lip lift about 4 weeks ago and it looks terrible. There is a big scar on my top lip and lots of scar tissue. I'm very upset because I told the doctor not to do that kind of lift because of all the bad things I've heard about it. Now I need something done because it looks terrible. I'm very depressed about it.
Revision of lip lift surgery is possible.
However, you may find that you situation is improving, and that massage and observation is the best course.
After several weeks, when your tissues are more supple, you should review your results with your surgeon.
Revision procedures including excision of the excessive red lip can be done to improve your result.
I have a full upper lip and only wish to decrease distance between my nose and upper lip. Is a lip lift right for me as I don't want my upper lip to get any more fuller?
A lip lift may be a good choice to reduce the distance from the nostrils to the upper lip border. The problem is that this involves removing skin, either from the upper border of the lip, or from just beneath the nostrils. Both approaches leaves scars that can be visible.
I have had several patients who underwent this procedure and were unhappy with the scars. Many people have gotten great results but you must be aware of the possibility of poor scarring.
Another option may be a permanent lip implant. I use PermaLip and have found taht a properly selected implant size will not make your lip appear "overly full" but can help it turn outward, reducing the appearance of the long distance between your nose and lip. The best part about this is when you smile, the lip does not flatten. This has been a good option in people who do not want the risk of an upper lip lift. The procedure is done in the office with local anesthesia and the the recvoery is rapid - no pain, only some swelling for a few days.
