Same Size for Both Lips During Augmentation?

Do doctors typically make the lips the same size or the upper lip smaller during lip augmentation?

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Think about the entire face

Lips need to be balanced. The key is to think about not just the size of the lips, but also their position relative to the rest of the face. As we age, our upper lips get longer in addition to thinner. You need to think about this as getting the upper teeth to show a bit either with a lip lift or with a filler can help you get the results you really want. It can also be a good idea to bring in a picture of lips you find attractive. While you can't necessarily get that look exactly, your... more

Lip Size for Purposes of Augmentation

As already correctly noted, the upper lip is generally smaller than the lower. For purposes of augmentation, this relationship should be preserved. However, there are anatomic variants and at times, the upper lip may be at least equal in size to the lower. If the patient so desires, this ratio can be maintained during the procedure. Generally speaking, making a small upper lip larger than the lower lip is less aesthetically appealing. more

Lip proportions

We are flooded with images of celebrities' lips, which get our attention because they look odd. Craniofacial standards suggest that the "normal" proportions of upper to lower lip should approximate 40:60. That being said, the ability to produce beauty in lip augmentation depends on the patient's anatomy, the injector's aesthetic sense and the presence of scars and prior history of injectables. Many of my patients have benefitted from subtle volume... more

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Most doctors will generally make the upper lip smaller then the lower since that is the normal proportion. That has nothing to do with how much volume is used in each lip. That is determined by the relative size before the augmentation. Very frequently, the upper lip has lost a significant amount of subcutaneous tissue and, therefore, needs significant augmentation. Occasionally, the lower lip needs nothing. Sometimes, depending on patient desires, the two lips may be made the same size,... more

Lips Must Be Balanced

Upper and lower lip balance is essential to natural appearance. Sometimes we see the upper lip slightly dominant in the leading models and other times the lower lip may be slightly dominant. The key is to identify what the natural proportion is for the patient and attempt to simulate that particular balance. There is no clear cut formula and the aesthetic eye and experience of the facial plastic surgeon who is injecting is the key in my opinion!

Lip proportions

Some practitioners do make the lips the same size - it depends on which doctor. Natural lip proportions suggest that the upper lip should be approximately 2/3 the volume of the lower lip. If the upper lip has too much volume, it begins to resemble a fish-mouth. Good luck.

Depends on the current anatomy and expectations

This depends on the original size of both lips and the patient's request. I find that lip enhancement varies widely between patients. During the initial consultation discussion of expectations and surgical plans should be undertaken. Best of luck!

The Right Proportion of Upper to Lower Lip Augmentation

Hi, Most experienced injectors preserve and enhance your normal anatomy which is a proportion or 30-40% upper lip to 70-60% lower lip. That being said, each person's lips in relationship to other aspects of their face especially the lips and nose are different. I often hear of patients saying that they unlike unnaturally full upper and lower lips. It is best to bring in pictures of lips that you like that fit your facial structure and ask your provider if that... more

Upper lips should always be smaller during augmentation

In fact, the upper lip should be about 1/2 the size as the lower lips to maintain the correct balance within the face. The puckering that you create with lip augmentation should also be very specific. The upper lip puckering should be in the central 1/4 or about an iris width. The lower lip pucker should be about 3 iris widths. The height of the upper and lower lips should be about 1/2 and 1 iris widths respectively.