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Is it possible to do lip reduction on one side of the lips only? (photos)

Neat594389Sep 21, 2023
I have more fat on one side of the lips, which makes my lips look uneven(left). Moreover, one corner(left) is dropping down compared to the other. Is it possible to do a corner lip lift one one side of the lip(left) along with a lip reduction for only the left side?

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Zoran Potparic, MD

It does not look that your upper lip is large in comparison to your lower lip; there is a good balance between the two. Lip reduction, when needed can be done in local anesthesia. Hope this helps.

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Ajaya Kashyap, MD

Thank you for your query. The bulge appears to be due to a small fat pocket that is present normally and muscle attachment, based on your photographs. It should not really need a “treatment”. Please find an experienced Board certified Plastic surgeon who can examine you and help you with all you...

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Randal Haworth, MD, FACS

The only reason why I do an upper lip lift specifically, my 3-D upper lip lift, is to shorten the distance between the nose and the upper lip. The other benefits of the upper lip lift are all fringe benefits, such as added upper tooth show, roll out of the vermilion, etc. If your upper lip is...

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACS

It actually has a lot to do with genetics. You could have your lower lip trimmed down some. However, the lower lip should be larger than the upper lip. Please don/t make it too small, or it will look odd.

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACS

No, the width of your lips cannot reasonably be reduced without external scarring which you would not like. Your lips are normal in size.

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACS

Yes, this area can be reduced. You can visit with a board-certified plastic or ENT surgeon and discuss your concerns and options.

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