Why does my upper lip drop down after a lip lift surgery?

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I had a lip lift 9 days ago and moments after the surgery I looked at the mirror and was so happy with the result of my liplift, but now 9 days later i noticed that my lip drops down more and more day by day... is this normal, till when will my lip drop down and is it true that the upper lip can rise after 2/3 months...please give me a clear answer.. I am so upset...

Miguel Mascaro, MD · Answer

Very common question and concern with patients after a lip lift.  It's actually rather complex, as it depends on what was done surgically, what your lips and anatomy was like before surgery, etc.  Provided that there was anchoring to the perinasal ligaments, you may see a 10% drop over the span of a year at most.  I find that patients who had a Greenwald modification or an Italian lip lift technique may drop up to 30% over that same time.  It's also true that with swelling, the lip will appear to drop, and pick back up after 2-3 months.  I suggest bringing up your concerns with your doc and they will be more than happy to walk you through the healing process.  Best of luck!

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. You are early in your healing process and should experience improvement as your swelling subsides. Please discuss your healing process and expectations with your board certified facial plastic surgeon.
Best wishes,

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