Will my upper lip rise or fall as I hear conflicting information? (Photos)

February 16, 2019
Asked By:Lillyoftheloch in Brooklyn, NY

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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