Lip Reduction or Wisdom Teeth Extraction First?
asked 2 years ago by DESTINY1 in usa
Latest answer by Peter A. Aldea, MD
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Tags: lips, teeth, reduce
I will be having a lip reduction procedure. I also have been advised to get wisdom teeth taken out. Which procedure should be done first and why?
3 answers to Lip Reduction or Wisdom Teeth Extraction First?
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Lip reduction or wisdom teeth extraction first?
Do NOT take "wisdom"teeth extraction lightly. I would advise you do it oNLY if you absolutely must do it since they are associated with some real nasty potential complications (Such as dry socket syndrome, fracture of the mandible (in people over 50 whose jaws have begun to narrow) and even nerve injuries associated with lip numbness). Now , with the "cheerful" thoughts out of the way - I agree, I would do the definitive lip surgery, IF INDICATED, after the selling, if...
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Changing your teeth before your lips
Like framing a house before doing the finish work, you should generally do your teeth before your lips. Wisdom teeth, though, may be an exception because their removal shouldn't really affect your lips.
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I would recommend pulling teeth prior to lip reduction
Althouigh it is unlikely that your remaining teeth will move, it is possible that they will after wisdom teeth extraction. This could effect the amount of dental show when you smile.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon