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Is Lip Reduction Safe?
asked 2 years ago by David1985 in New York City
Latest answer by Andrew Miller, MD
Question viewed 1,695 times
Tags: lips, reduce
Hi, I have long desired to reduce the size of my lower lip so that it better coincides with my upper lip. I know lip augmentation occurs frequently, but how common is lip reduction and is it considered a "safe" procedure? By safe, I mean an uncomplicated procedure. I have attached a photo for your review. Thank you all for your help.
7 answers to Is Lip Reduction Safe?
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Is a lip reduction safe...
A lip reduction is a safe and easy procedure, but just like any other surgery there can be minor risks involved. It is done under local anesthesia and takes about 30 minutes to perform. An incision is made on the inside of the lip, a piece of internal lip is removed, and then it is sutured together. Dissolvable sutures are used which should disappear in about or week or two. Swelling can be present...
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Lip reduction surgery : Safety for protruding lips or silicone injection complications
Lip reduction is a safe surgery performed in a select group of patients with protruding lips or silicone granulomas. I perform the surgery using meticulously placed incisions in the mucosa of the lips
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Lip reduction surgery is safe
Lip reduction is a straightforward procedure to reduce the volume and height of your lip in a tailorable fashion using an excision of tissue from the inside of your lip. The scar of the lip may feel tight or potentially sensitive for several months. In general it is a well tolerated procedure performed under either local anesthesia or IV sedation if you prefer more comfort.
Thomas T. Le, MD
Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon
Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Lip Reduction Safety
Lip reduction surgery is generally a safe and easy procedure. As with any surgery, there are risks and anytime you cut the skin there will be a scar. For the most part with lip reduction surgery the scars heal well and the risk is minimal.
D.J. Verret, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Lip reduction
Yes, it is true more people have lip augmentation. Lip reduction is a safe procedure but it will leave a permanent scar on the inside of the mouth.
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Lip reduction is quite safe and commonly performed.
As Dr. Aldea said this is very simple and the method he described. There are very rare complications. the lip will be swollen for several weeks.
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Lip Reduction
Lip reduction is a relatively uncomplicated and safe procedure. It involved removing a horizontal wedge of the lip to both decrease the lip pouting and its volume. It involves a scar on the inner side of the lip which in the vast majority of cases heals extremely well.
