Unable to close my lip after a lip reduction (Photo)

August 8, 2017
Asked By:JamesNg in Los Angeles, CA

I am unable to close my lip after a lip reduction done 36 hours ago. I have a slight bit of mouth protrusion to begin with but I was able to close my lips fully before the surgery. Was there excess tissue removed from my upper lip that caused both lips to be unable to be closed naturally now? I'm really worried it could lead to disfigurement or showing of the teeth.

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