Will the stitch sightly flatten after lip lift? (Photo)

I am so very sorry you suffered this disastrous complication. Nerve and muscle damage can occur to any surgeon, though it should be exceedingly rare and nearly impossible in a young healthy-tissues woman that you obviously are (by photo). I have to ask why you even considered asking for these...

Thank you for your question. The degree of swelling depends on several factors (extent of surgery, amount of bruising following surgery, technique used). However the swelling tends to settle in 8 to 12 weeks (slowly, day by day). If after 8 to 12 weeks you are still concerned, it might be...

Good day! You may use existing search tools here on Real Self to find a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area that has extensive experience with your case. It is best to look for before and after photos and reviews of past patients so you can have an well-informed decision. It is best t...

Hidef protocols can help with visible lip lift scars on the face. I see a lot of these in my office in Beverly Hills. Surgery is often not needed if lasers and HIDEF scar revision techniques are introduced.  In our office, we combine treatments starting with topical pre-conditioning of the ...

Based on presented photos I do not think that your are a good candidate for a lip lift. Change of the Cupid's bow shape will leave unpleasant scars on your lip. I would not recommend any of these surgeries. Good luck.

Lip lift is one of my favorite procedures and I do a lot of them. I have used different ways to care after the surgery over the years. Presently I cover the stitches with paper tapes called Steri-strips and a dry gauze. I allow the patients to take a shower 24 hours later. The tapes usually stay...