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I Had Cheek Implants 4 Weeks Ago and my Upper Lip is Significantly Smaller

asked 1 year ago by chicago1503 in chicago, il
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
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Tags: lips

My frenulum is not as long as it was prior to surgery and it is difficult to purse my lips together. My upper lip is overall much smaller than it was prior to surgery. I've spoken to the surgeon but he insists he doesn't see what I'm talking about. He also says to wait it out. I'm not sure what my next step should be. I want this resolved.

3 answers to I Had Cheek Implants 4 Weeks Ago and my Upper Lip is Significantly Smaller

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Allow Adequate Time To Heal

I think you may want to just allow yourself adequate time to heal from the cheek implant surgery.  If the incisions, for the cheek implants, were in the typical location they should be far away from the frenulum and have no permanent effect on that structure beyond creating some temporary swelling.  It is not unusual for the mouth and lips to feel tight and to have limited mobility for up to 6 months after cheek implant surgery. The cheek implants are placed on top of the cheek... more
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Cheek implants and face

On side may look smaller because of swelling on the other side. You have to give it time to heal.  Some changes in movment may be because of soft tissue dissection or swelling, but follow closely with your doctor.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Issues after cheek implant

Looking at your photos I would tend to agree with your PS. However, I never dismiss what the patient says. Having said that you still have some swelling which could appear to impinge on your lips. As to the frenulum I dont see how that could have been affected unless the incision was placed way too close the center of your mouth under the lip.
Andrew Pichler, MD

Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon

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