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Is 18 Too Young to Get a Lip Reduction?

asked 1 year ago by Reee in omaha, nebraska
Latest answer by Michael M. Kim, MD
Question viewed 994 times
Tags: age 18-24, female, reduction, teenager

I am an 18 year old female and was born with large lips. I have been thinking about lip reduction for a long time and was wondering if I am old enough to do it. Sometimes my lips feel tired if I am talking a lot, and it slightly interferes with my speech. I spend a fortune on chap stick trying to get them moisturized and it makes me self-conscious when people stare at my lips rather than my eyes. Am I too young?

9 answers to Is 18 Too Young to Get a Lip Reduction?

+4

Lip Reduction - not for you

Do not have a lip reduction. You have very full, symmetric lips that many pay thousands of dollars for. With age, your lips will thin. Just remember that you will always be able to find someone to operate on you, but when multiple experts chime in to dissuade you from that procedure, you should listen closely...Take care.
Michael M. Kim, MD

Portland Facial Plastic Surgeon
+3

Lip Reduction Surgery

As mentioned earlier, I have lots of women who seek larger lips with restylane and other fillers. Leave your lips alone for now and you will appreciate it later on. Good luck.
Farbod Esmailian, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
+2

I do not think that 18 is too young but I do not think you need a lip reduction

The youngest that I have done a lip reduction on was a 13 year old but she was psychologically mature, was teased at school, and truly had very large ethnic appearing lips.  When I look at your photo, I do not think you would benefit from a lip reduction.  Also, as  you get older your lips will thin out and I would not want to overthin your lips now and have a problem down the road.  If you are having a speech issue you should check in with a speech pathologist to... more
Samuel Lam, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
+2

Lip reduction at 18

Just form the photo, your lips look pretty good to me.  In fact, many women as they age complain that there lips are too thin and usually want them plumped up. 
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+2

Is 18 Too Young for Lip Reduction Surgery?

Hi Reee, Keep your lips, don't have a surgical reduction at any age.  Be well. Dr. P
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
+2

Lip reduction.

Your lips look beautiful--leave them alone. I have thousands of women who would die to have lips like yours. You'll be glad you never messed with them. Also, the reason people stare at your lips is they wish they had lips like that!
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Age Is Only Part Of The Cosmetic Surgery Question

Lip reduction can be performed at any age. The bigger question is why do you want your lips reduced in size? I would agree with some of the other physicians that your lips appear proportional for your face. I would encourage you to speak with a surgeon about the procedure and truly examine why you are wanting to have a procedure at your young age.
D.J. Verret, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Too young psychologically to consider lip reduction ?

While lip reduction can be done at any age, the more important question is whether this would be a good decision for you. The size of one's lips are a matter of personal preference. Whether others think your lips are too big or not is irrelevant. What matters is what you think. At age 18, however, you may be make a snap decision that you could regret later. So think very carefully about it and, if unsure, let time decide for you. Some patients will normal sized lips have a chronic... more
Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Leave your lips alone

Your lips are beautiful and are certainly not too big.  Folks pay lots of money to have what God gave you. Just today, there is a post from another patient whose lips were permanently ruined by a lip reduction gone bad.  Hold off on doing anything, someday you will learn to appreciate them!
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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