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Can Lip Fat Transfer Be Reversed?

I had a fat transfer to my upper lip about 9 years ago. The surgeon injected fat along the lip line and along the inner edge of the lip to give it fullness. I have never been comfortable with how full my upper lip is - I think it looks unnatural. Is it possible to have a lip reduction to flatten out my upper lip to give it a more natural look? A plastic surgeon I consulted said he wouldn't be willing to give me a lip reduction because it would leave me with a visible scar. Please advise.

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by Miss Dana in Perth, Australia

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Reducing big lips after fat injections

It is possible that through very tiny incisions, some of the fat can be expressed, but after all these years, there may have been so much collagen produced as a result of the procedure that it acts like "glue" to hold the fat in place and this procedure may not be successful, and could cause a lot of bruising trying to get the fat out. The same applies for liposuction. It is possible that small doses of corticosteroids injected into the fat may shrink it, but then it could get... more

Lip reduction to remove fat graft

Fat that has been grafted and present for over 9 years is permanent and not everyone is as fortunate as you to have long lasting effects of lip augmentation with fat. The problem with fat is it is unpredictable. It either goes away or can last, but leave some asymmetry. The issue you are having is your fat has lasted and can be removed through small incision or with a fine liposuction cannula. Remember fat can respond to stimulus anywhere in the body so if you have had some weight gain... more

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michhy
19 Nov 2012

I had some f/g clumps cut out 15 and 19 years later...the time elapsed made no difference in the removal in my case.....hope that helps.

linda12
18 Nov 2012

I had the worst fat transfer I have ever seen, I went to so many Plastic surgeons but no one wanted to touch the mess the last dr. did. Its been 12 years no dissapation of fat, I still looked like I was giving people a dirty look. Th fat went under neath one side of my nose and all in one side of my face. One side of my face looked like a totally opposite person of the other side. Nightmare... It was corrected w/ repeated lippodissolve, shaped some of it and dissapated the unwanted areas. Goodluck

michhy
13 Sep 2012

Fat graft lumps in the lips that are under the muscle (not superficial) are best cut out from inside the mouth (and scar won't show). May take many procedures to remove them all.

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