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Interested in V-Y lip advancement surgery. Would this procedure give me what I'm looking for? (Photo)

Grace1006Nov 10, 2020
I want to shorten my philtrum and give my upper lip some volume. I’m 49 and do not want any visible surgical scars and don’t like how unnatural most lip fillers look. I’m not looking for a drastic change, just a more youthful appearance. I’m interested in a V-Y lip advancement. Would this procedure give me what I’m looking for? Who performs this surgery in Houston? Thanks.

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Dr. Zoran Potparic, MD
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I think a lip lift would look bad but its a possibility if you like that look. id suggest fillers for now. I would use daily hydration and plumping (see emeragecosmetics lip essentials kit).  everyone can do a little filler when done well really gives nice hydration and plumping.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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Hi, You definitely do not need a lip lift at the moment in my opinion, You need slight nasal dorsal and glabeller augmentation and correction of nasal tip to give more definition. You may consider buccal fat pad removal to give better cheekbones definition and maybe a underchin lipo to increase...

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