How can I fix my asymmetrical lips? (Photo)

Thank you for your question. Everyone naturally has some facial asymmetry. From the photo that you have provided, you can either treat your lips non-surgically with dermal fillers or surgically via fat transfer to the lip. The non-surgical treatment will last for approximately 9 months to 1 year, depending on the filler used. If you are looking for something more long term, fat transfer to the lip may be more appropriate. The benefits of the dermal fillers is that the product can be deliberately placed. Not all of the fat from the fat transfer will stay in the lip, so the final result will be a little less precise. There may be some asymmetry in the final result, but the results should still look natural. Going forward, I would recommend you to complete multiple in office consultations with board certified plastic surgeons to discuss your aesthetic goals. This way, they can work alongside you to determine your best treatment option.

Best of luck,
Kian Karimi MD, FACS

Dear kayleewest,
I perform a lot of lip injections with fillers such as juvederm and it works great. Many times I need to put more in one side than the other to attempt to even out the vermillion border (The red line of the lip). This helps provide more symmetry at times.For patients looking for a more long lasting result, I recommend fat grafting. That is, using your own bodies fat to make your lips naturally look more shapely. The bonus is that the results last many many years.
In general, I avoid using permanent prosthesis because I find that the lips are such dynamic and sensitive structures, the end result is not natural.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. Your lip asymmetry is subtle, and very well within normal. I would not advocate for surgery as the degree of improvement does not outweigh the costs of scarring. Hope this helps.