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Would dermal graft/skin graft to lip be a good permanent solution? (Photo)

BrookoJul 3, 2024
Hi professionals! I've been looking for a more permanent solution to constant lip filler and wanted to know is dermal grafting/ skin grafting to lip a good permanent solution? I've previously had a lip lift and 2x fat transfers to the lip (Fat didn't make a difference). Constantly injecting with filler is costly (and painful!) and I would love to have a more permanent solution and have come across dermal/skin grafting. Located in Australia if any dr recommendations. Thanks so much :)

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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD

Your lips in this photo look normal and natural. However, if you want to restore lip there are many ways. We use tissue grafts or fat, depending upon where the issue is and what needs to be restored.

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Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD, FACS

Thank you for the question & photo. The indentations you are seeing are from the lip muscle contracting during a pucker or pursing of the lips. This is a normal function of this muscle, that can be mildly relaxed with Botox. Sometimes, these muscles compensate when a lip flip is performed and...

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Gary M. Horndeski, MD

A lip lift would be the better technique. A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.

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