Lip Reduction: Q&A

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Options to Make Lips Smaller?

I wanted to make both my top and bottom lip smaller. The main issue I have is my lips having a really pink skin toward the inner most part of my lips (where my lips touch). I hate it. The only solution I thought os if tightening the skin on my lips, I don't know for sure though. Any suggestions are welcomed...Thanks.

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by Jas1 in Dallas, TX
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Making Lips Smaller

First of all, I want to point out that the vast majority of women desire their lips to be bigger, and you should also bear in mind your ethnicity before considering surgery.  Most patients of darker complexion have larger, fuller lips and by reducing your lips, you may lose some of your ethnic appearance.  The pink skin toward the inner part of your lip is natural and is referred to as the pink lip (vs. the red lip) or the wet lip (vs. the dry lip) and everyone has this appearance... more
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Lip Reduction

Although possible to makes lip less full, it is critical that it is done for the right reasons, that there are realistic expectations and other key factors. Without an interview and an exam (or at lease photos to review) it would be difficult at best to make a specific recommendation. Best advice is to see a board certified aesthetic plastic surgeon.

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