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Cheapest Method for Lip Augmentation?

I can't afford cosmetic surgery or dermal fillers to change the shape of my lips! My upper lip is shaped like an M.

I don't like to smile because my teeth show and people think I look mean because when my mouth is closed, it appears that I am frowning. Care credit is not an option.

How can i make my lips look normal without saving for ten years to do so?

Asked 31 months ago by Nikki22 in Minnesota
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Cheap lip augmentation

Unfortunately, there is no "cheap" way to augment the lip. You may want to go with fillers temporarily, to see how you like it.  Other more permanent fillers like alloderm or even fat injections may be longer lasting.
Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Cheap fixes are just that

This is my philosophy when it comes to these sorts of things. There is a correct way to do things and the incorrect way. To fix a problem, there is a solution and that is the way to go. Anything else will result in expense with no results.
Chris Thiagarajah, MD
Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgeon
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How to change the shape of a lip... on a budget.

There is no easy answer for this question. There are three ways to change the shape of a lip: one is non-surgical, and that is by using a filler of some kind. The second is the placement of a lip implant, and that is surgical. The last is changing the shape of the bony skeleton, which can alter how much teeth you are showing at rest and when smiling, but does not really alter the lip. The third option is covered by insurance in some cases and is done by craniofacial plastic surgeons. The... more
Sirish Maddali, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon
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Upper lip shape alteration

It would of course be difficult to alter the lip shape without expending funds for even a filler. However, it appears the maxilla is long and might benefit from a LeForte I procedure. You may wish to consider consulting with maxillofacial or craniofacial surgeons to see if there is a possibility your insurance might cover the procedure.
Brent Moelleken, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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