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LIP LIFT RECOVERY: How much (in mm) can the philtrum can drop after the procedure? I think too much skin has been taken!

achuberDec 29, 2016
I'm 7 days out - right now philtrum is 10mm - lip is raised too far only in center. I know it takes time for these things to level out, but can someone give me an apx estimate of how many mm I could potentially gain in my philtrum over the next few months? Like worst case, it stays the same, best case...1mm? 2mm? Having difficulty shutting my mouth right now :( Also, stitches come out tmrw!

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