I’m thinking about getting lip lift or lip implants.. I’ve had fillers and fat transfer but they just don’t stay long enough. I’m looking for a more permanent result. I smoked for over twenty years and now that I’ve quit I’d like to erase the damage I did with that nasty habit. Time to reward myself for breaking free
July 5, 2019
Answer: Lip augmentation Dear Enthusiastic6483, I perform a lot of lip injections with fillers such as juvederm and it works great. Many times I need to put more in one side than the other to attempt to even out the vermillion border (The red line of the lip). This helps provide more symmetry at times. Another Option: For patients looking for a more long lasting result, I recommend fat grafting. That is, using your own bodies fat to make your lips naturally look more shapely. The bonus is that the results last many many years. In general, I avoid using permanent prosthesis because I find that the lips are such dynamic and sensitive structures, the end result is not natural. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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July 5, 2019
Answer: Lip augmentation Dear Enthusiastic6483, I perform a lot of lip injections with fillers such as juvederm and it works great. Many times I need to put more in one side than the other to attempt to even out the vermillion border (The red line of the lip). This helps provide more symmetry at times. Another Option: For patients looking for a more long lasting result, I recommend fat grafting. That is, using your own bodies fat to make your lips naturally look more shapely. The bonus is that the results last many many years. In general, I avoid using permanent prosthesis because I find that the lips are such dynamic and sensitive structures, the end result is not natural. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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July 4, 2019
Answer: Lip Implants? Most Plastic Surgeons have gone away from using lip implants because they simply do not provide a natural result for their patients. Although fillers are not permanent, they are a far better option for augmenting your lips than a piece of plastic.I hope that helps and wish you the very best!Warmest regards,-Gregory A Buford MD FACS PCEOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author
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July 4, 2019
Answer: Lip Implants? Most Plastic Surgeons have gone away from using lip implants because they simply do not provide a natural result for their patients. Although fillers are not permanent, they are a far better option for augmenting your lips than a piece of plastic.I hope that helps and wish you the very best!Warmest regards,-Gregory A Buford MD FACS PCEOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author
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