My overbite is gone but my lips still don't touch! I had a consultation for Orthognathic surgery for top and bottom jaws and genioplasty but it took almost a year to get approved by my insurance and I decided that I absolutely do NOT want to do that. I have spoken to a cosmetic dentist in the area about lip re-positioning surgery paired with botox of the upper lip and lip fillers. My only concern with that is relapse of the lip. Is this relapse common? and are there any other options?
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You would require a small amount of Juvederm and Voluma to improve the appearance and make you more symmetric. Please consult a board certified dermatologist with expertise with this area. Best, Dr. Green
Great Question. Typically, after a temporary hyaluronic acid filler is placed in the lips there is a significant amount of swelling that will last for 1-2 weeks. A lot of people will get used to the swelling and once it is resolved will feel they have lost the effect of the filler. However,...
