How many mm of skin can I take out from a lip lift?

Thank you for asking about your lip lift.Healing varies from one person to the next. This is the usual progression of a lip lift -Week 1, sutures are removed, lip is swollen and incision visible.Week 2, swelling subsides, lip still feels stiff, incision redness makes it visible.Week 2 - 4,...

It is still very soon after your procedure, swelling can often stay for up to two weeks following a procedure like this.  I recommend to my patients to follow all post op care instructions carefully and follow up with your treating office with any questions or concerns.  

Thank you for your question. I suggest that you follow diligently the recovery instructions provided by your single or double board certified facial plastic surgeon. Your surgeon may prefer certain ointments and creams as part of the healing process. Swelling and bruising after surgery is n...

Thank you for your question. A sub-nasal lip lift can create a slight lift in the upper lip by removing the skin tissue in the philtrum. Lip lifts can be an excellent compliment to many plastic surgical procedures. It can be performed in conjunction with Rhinoplasty. I suggest that you consult w...

Thank you for asking about your lip lift and lip reduction.Yes, these can be done together.An examination is needed to be sure that doing both at the same time is right for you.Always see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best wishes  - Elizabeth Morgan MD PHD FACS

Snowchild, I'm  sorry to hear of your plight. It is generally accepted that you get what you get with fat transfer 2 to 3 months after the initial procedure. If you have lumps nine months after, these are essentially permanent. One could try injecting a dilute mixture of steroid...