What you are experiencing is not unusual at 3 months post op. It takes several weeks for the lip to stretch, soften and feel normal. Discuss massage and stretching exercises with your surgeon. You should have your smile back soon.
Thank you for your question. My colleague Mr Rohit Seth and I regualr carry out these procedures and both of us have used the 5 mm implant without any major concerns. The main issue with a 5 mm implant is that you have to get used to the volume. If you are not sure then it is worth having ...
Occasionally some patients can experience some numbness or sensation change after lip implants are placed. This is typically temporary and normal sensation returns after a few weeks to months. In my experience, I have never seen permanent lip numbness from lip implants. Best of luck!