Is it possible to do lip reduction on one side of the lips only? (photos)
September 21, 2023
Asked By:Neat594389 in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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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September 22, 2023
Answer: Lip reduction
Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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.
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...
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...