Lip Reduction to Correct Skin Grafts Threaded Through Lips

Hello and thank you for the question. It is possible to undergo a lip reduction and symmetry correction procedure following lip enhancement with dermal fat grafts. The procedure does involve incisions and depending on the severity of your case, perfectly symmetric results are not always attainable. Without seeing photographs, I cannot determine where you lie on the spectrum of complexity. Additionally, keep in mind that lip surgery of this sort will have considerable... more

You have a challenging problem and it is best managed by someone who can see you face to face and who can evaluate your concerns to determine the best course of action. If the graft is actually the lumps, then it makes sense to go after it. If the lips are just lumpy, then you could focus on the more concerning areas, perhaps taking baby steps in trying to appreciate how you heal following such procedures. Best of luck in achieving your goals.

Seek professional consultation. In my opinion, YES, some element of volume can be removed from the lip, although I would not include skin (unless you need a lip lift anyway for dental show). These procedures are safe, but carry risk: need for further surgery, some numbness, dissatisfaction with result, etc.