I am planning to get lip reduction surgery but afraid of the scar

Thank you for your question.  In the majority of cases both procedures can be done at once, but as a surgeon one always aims to preserve the necessary blood supply to the tissues to ensure healing.  Depending on the amount of filler needed to be removed and the size of the lip...

Thank you for your question and photograph.  I can see your area of concern and am sorry to hear of your scarring.  I would not pursue lip reduction surgery as it will significantly alter the appearance of your lip, while resulting in a continued scar to your upper lip.  I would...

Thank you for your question.  Unfortunately the only safe and reliable method of reduction lip size is through a minor surgical procedure.  There are no over the counter creams, ointments, lotions, or pills that can achieve this.  See a board certified plastic surgeon for a...

Hello,Lips can be reduced in an office setting.  It is done usually under local anesthesia and patients are made quite comfortable.  The sutures are placed on the inside portion of the lip to help conceal a scar.  Final results are between 3-6 months.   Best, Anil Shah

Hello and thank you for the question. In simply glancing at your photos, the only way I see to reduce them is though a surgical procedure. This can be done in office or with light anesthesia. It typically takes 1-1.5 hours and is done with your input. I have patients pucker until they are...

I understand your concerns, but I am afraid that lip reduction surgery is your only option, so save up and don't throw your money away on other "cures". The procedure is done in the office, under local anesthesia, and it takes about one hour. Recovery is usually one week, as postop, the lips are...