Options For Lip Reduction To Correct Past Fat Transfer? (photo)

It's possible that the lower lip was augmented more than necessary behind the wet line of the lip. The correction for this would be to trim the wet mucosa so as to turn the lip in slightly. This would be a relatively simple procedure and could be performed under local anesthesia if desired. Best of Luck Dr Harrell

Sounds like this may be caused by the previous fat injections to the lips. This is why I prefer Alloderm Lip Implants over fat transfer or injections for Lip Augmentation. Yes, the procedure is called a Chieloplasty and is used to reduce the size and asymmetric sections of the lips through and incision along the inside of the mouth. Aesthetically, the lips should have the following proportions, regardless of their size. The upper lip should be no larger than 75% of... more

I read your concerns and reviewed your photo which is limited: I see the wet part of your lip protruding when you smile. This appears worse on your lower lip. The overall size of your lips looks appropriate. You could consider lip reduction surgery. You could have a small amount of the wet portion of your lips excised and the entire scar would be in your mouth. Sometimes the scar can have a firm texture, and the size of your lips may get a bit smaller. You may have minimal downtime,... more