If a plastic surgeon has used a combination of internal, dissolvable sutures plus surgical glue for a facial plastic procedure, will picking at and removing the surgical glue prematurely (i.e. 4 days after a lip lift surgery) guarantee a result that shows more visible scaring than if this had not been done? Should the patient try to find ASAP surgical glue and put it back on the incision? If so, what brand/type and where is the best place to find it? Amazon.com? CVS?
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Thank you for your question. Yes, a lip lift procedure can be carried out on African American patients however it is worth discussing with your operating surgeon how wounds have healed in the past as this will indicate how the subnasal scar would look darker than a patient with a paler skin tone...
Thank you for your question. At the age of 16 I would advise against plastic surgery, you are still growing and your appearance will continue to change over the course of the next few years. Your lips are full and have great symmetry, I would not suggest altering with surgery.
Thank you for your question. Based on the photos, I do think a lip lift will help you with your goals. I would also consider dermal fillers as a first line if you are worried about surgery. I would make sure that your parents are aware of your concerns and accompany you with on...
