Bull's Horn Lip lift revision?

Does the Bull's Horn Lip Lift eventually fall or need to be redone? Also, I am having a difficult time finding a board certified surgeon who performs this procedure in my state (VA), why would this be the case?

2 answers to “Bull's Horn Lip lift revision?”

A: Does Bull Horn incision lip lift eventually fall?

Ricardo Rodriguez, MD

Most people have trouble finding surgeons who perform this procedure. I work in Baltimore and we do quite a number of patients.   I agree with Dr. Placik that when correctly done, the procedure is rarely repeated. The key is to excise the right amount, and make sure the tension on the wound is distributed... more

A: Risks of a Bullhorn lip lift.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Generally, this is performed once and rarely repeated. Most plastic surgeons prefer to place scars in hidden or concealed locations. This scar is literally right under your nose. In the vast majority of cases, it will heal with a minimal scar. However, if you should have a wound healing problem, it could be... more

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