Hi - I've always had an upper lip with much less volume than my lower lip. I'm looking for options to make my lips more symmetrical - would I be a good candidate for lip fillers in my top lip? Thanks in advance for your advice!
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It is possible that this upper lip bulge is from the muscle that purses your lips. If so, a small amount of botox can help flatten and relax this area. Hope this helps!
Johnson C. Lee, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Attempting to surgery alter the philtum would be deforming and likely turn out worse. Personally, I find your lip attractive and would suggest doing nothing. You have very nice lip elements. However, if it bothers you I agree with the approach that you could inject around the philtral columns...
Swelling after lip repair is very common and can cause asymmetries that are firm to touch and distressing to patients.
I discuss with patients that have had laceration repairs that scars can look worse before they look better. Swelling and scars can peak around 6 weeks after the...