Correcting "Duck Lip" with Lip Reduction and Lip Lift?

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I was talked into injecting a permanent filler (Artecoll) to augment my upper lip by a PS in Europe 3 years ago. I am very unhappy with the outcome. While it balanced the size of my upper lip with my lower lip, which was normally big, it is protruding, creating a "duck lip" effect and did not really address the space between my nose and my upper lip. I want to know if an upper lip reduction and an upper lip lift (which is what I originally wanted) would address the situation. Thank you!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I perform many lip reconstructions by removing permanent fillers on the lips. The procedure is difficult but can yield impressive results. Raffy Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Your permanent filler can be partially removed with a lip reduction.  It may not be possible to completely remove all the filler.  I would suggest finding a plastic surgeon who has removed permanent filler from lips.Usually this procedure is done in the office or as an outpatient procedure.

Debra Irizarry, MD · Answer

Permanent fillers like Artecoll are difficult to "correct", and most likely you will need surgical excision of some of this unwanted volume. To find a physician to do this for you, call around until you find a Plastic Surgeon that has had to do surgical revision on a permanent filler in this area, they will have the training AND the experience to help you.

Correcting "Duck Lip" with Lip Reduction and Lip Lift?

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