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What caused my philtrum to get big? (Photos)

Lamb and LionMar 23, 2019
I had rhinoplasty, lip suspension suture and fat transfer to lips and cheeks. The space between my upper lip and nose is bigger (longer and fatter). Is this swelling? I am three months post op. Will my this go back to normal?

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Dr. Curtis Perry, MD
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Answered on Mar 25, 2019
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