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Removing Filler to Reduce Lip Projection?

I want to remove my lip filler and reduce the projection, any ideas? I've had lip reduction; did a little for the shape, not the fullness.

Asked 33 months ago by MarissaV
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Options to Removing Filler from the Lips

Without knowing how many days post-treatment you are and which product (filler) was used, we are unable to offer recommendations.  As our colleague mentioned, controlling the residual swelling and allowing more time to pass, may offer you a different perspective with your final outcomes.  In any event, discuss your concerns/options with the practitioner that did your treatment.
Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Removing filler from lip augmentation

MarissaV, Need to reduce lip projection after injection? First, give it time to allow swelling to resolve. Lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid injectable fillers such has Restylane or Juvederm is common today. Fewer cosmetic specialists are using collagen for lip enhancement. The lip naturally swells & bruises from the injection. Most of the swelling, which contributes to the increased projection and fullness, goes down within a day or so, but sometimes longer. Lip exercises and... more
Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
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