I'm 3 days post a lip lift. I had 3mm removed. Strangely, my upper lip looks the same... somehow. I have heard 2 conflicting things about what happens post-op. 1) the lip will rise more as the swelling goes down 2) the lip will drop a few mm after swelling has subsided. Which is true? I've read both things! I'm hoping it will rise more, as there is no discernible difference in real life. Also, about my incision. Is there a reason my doctor cut into my nostrils? What are the benefits?
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Hi Sara Thank you for your question. According to your photos your lips have additional volume due to filler injection. However, the upper lip appears to be a bit "heavy" which leads to minimal dental show, even when smiling. We subdivide the distance between your nose and your lips into two...
It's difficult to tell with the photos alone, but it seems like the issues you are having are from your rhinoplasty and not the lip lift. Your tip looks nice and petite, but you may not have enough support. Even though it looks good initially, the tip can gradually droop and shift if it does not...
It is really two early to judge the appearance of the scar this early. The best person to answer your questions would be your surgeon. There are many oil glands in the area under the nose and sometimes they get infected and can cause these kinds of issues. I make sure the permanent sutures are ...