Do More Surgeons Perform Lip Reduction Surgery?

asked 1 year ago by CoolGuys in Los Angeles, CA
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
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ive been looking for more surgeons in the Los Angeles area that put up 'lip reduction' procedures on their websites, but I haven't found many (only 1 or 2). I'm wondering if more surgeons actually do perform it, maybe they just don't put it on their website? Any advice/recommendations?

9 answers to Do More Surgeons Perform Lip Reduction Surgery?

Lip surgeries are an art form with very few docs doing them.

You want to see the docs who have a lot of experience in lip surgeries whether they are enhancements or reductions since it is an art form to make beautiful lips.

David Hansen, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

Lip Reduction

Lip Reduction is performed to reduce the overall size of the upper and/or lower lip. There are different ways to perform this in the sense of different kinds of incisions. This will depend on what the goal of the procedure is. Lip reduction is often performed in patients that have lips that they feel are too big naturally, and/or I also perform this procedure for patients who have had previous silicone injections with overdone lips. As in any situation, you must feel... more

Jacob D. Steiger, MD
Boca Raton Facial Plastic Surgeon

Lip Reduction

I'm not sure how many plastic and cosmetic surgeons perform Cheiloplasty, the term for lip reduction but I have done this procedure for over 20 years. Before you surgically alter your lips, you may wish to read about the aesthetics of facial features as they pertain to beauty which is the topic of my new book.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Lip Reduction

Lip reduction is a procedure which when successfully performed will accomplish the following goals: Preserve ethnicity, preserve balance- Lips need to be reduced proportionally to the face and a person's facial features. Conceal scars- Lip reduction scar placement is critical Reduce the right parts- Not all lips need the same parts reduced Lip reduction is typically done in the office setting comfortably with local anesthesia.... more

Anil R. Shah, MD
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon

Any well-trained plastic surgeon does lip reduction surgery.

Like scar revisions, mole removals, and multitudes of "common" plastic surgical procedures, lip reduction is a straightforward procedure that can yield great results with minimal (hidden) scarring in any appropriate patient. Look for a board-certified (American Board of Plastic Surgery) plastic surgeon and call their office. The receptionist will be able to tell you if the doctor accepts lip reduction patients (and I suspect most do).

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

I perform lip reductions almost every week

Fortunately, you have found someone who does this almost every week with 95% of my patients flying in for the procedure. Like anything in plastic surgery, you should find someone who specializes in the procedure to get optimal results. I not only perform a ton of lip reductions but I love doing them and I believe have developed a really good technique for minimal scarring and optimal results. best, sam lam, m.d. see video

Samuel Lam, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Lip Reduction

You are correct, although most plastic surgeons are well trained in reconstructive surgery and have performed lip reduction, we do not post them routinely. I've done 5 or 6 elective lip reductions in my 18 years of practice, but thousands of augmentations, lip repairs, lip lifts, etc. The principles of lip reduction, and the procedure itself, are straightforward for the trained and experienced plastic surgeon. Most patients are swollen at their post operative check... more

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Lip reduction

Lip reduction was a more popular procedure in the 70's and 80's, because of the visibility of the scars the procedure has fallen out of favor with a lot of surgeons. However, skillfully done you can still get very good results. Dr Siegel

Michel Siegel, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

Lip Reduction

Lip Reduction can and is performed though not a very high number. There would be a scar at the junction of the dry red part and the wet part of the lip. complications include infection, visible scar, painful scar, taking too much , taking too little