Hello RS Doctors, I am someone who is looking for means of correcting the asymmetry in my lips and smile. What would you recommend given my specific problem? I have heard of lip implants and lip reshaping procedures being done on both lips is this possible or something I should avoid altogether. I am also planning on getting a rhinoplasty and chin implant or perhaps even two jaw lowering procedures. Please let me know what you think. Kind regards
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This looks like something that can be addressed even in the office as an outpatient - come and go. We would use local anesthesia and correct the lip issue. Dissolvable sutures are used.
Dear MusicCityPatient,
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...
Thank you for your question and posting appropriate pictures. You seem to be a good candidate for Permalip implants. Course injections are an option, however, if you are looking for permanent solution fat injection or Permalip implants are the only two options. Is this time is consultation for...
