Lip fat transfer revision question - should I have liposuction performed on my top lip, under my nose? (Photos)

Question

It has been over a year since I’ve had a lip fat transfer. The problem that I am encountering is that the area under my nose and above my top lip is now puffy. The plastic surgeon who performed my lip fat transfer has informed me that he can try to lipo suction that area but that I may be left with internal scarring. Also, I would be his first case as he has never had a case where the black arrows are pointing to remain permanently swollen. Has any doctor experienced this before? If so, how was it fixed?

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on your post photos, I would treat that area when the end laser under local anesthesia at least 2 to 3 sessions. Fee per session $1000. Best of virtual concert with.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

This area typically doesn’t have much subcutaneous fat.
The chance of being able to Liposuction the Grafton fat is going to be technically difficult or impossible.
Maybe your surgeon knows things I don’t.
That said I think it’s going to be difficult to get the result you’re hoping for.
Without seeing a set of quality before and after pictures, we can’t really make a good assessment.
It seems like your upper lip is larger than your lower lip, which is highly unusual.
I generally always maintain the upper lower lip ratio treating both upper and lower lips when doing a lip volume.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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