Is there anything I can do about white border on lip? (Photo)

Question

I have recently got a 0.5ml of restylane mostly in my top lip. I got this just over 3 weeks ago. I have always had a white outline on my top lip but it looks as though my fillers are above my lip (where the white skin is) I am wondering if this is normal and if there is anything I can do about it? When wearing make up am not really sure where my lip starts as it feels a lot higher than it looks. Do I where lip liner where the filler starts? Thanks

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

I think you should see your injector and discuss your concerns. If this was overdone, it's possible using hyaluronidase to disdolve will help.Best wishes, Dr. Aldo

Faiyaaz Kalimullah, MD, FAAD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for submitting your photos.  In many patients, the natural border of the upper lip forms a very slight, subtle ridge that reflects light and appears slightly white - this is called the 'white roll.'  Over-injection of the upper border of the lip can accentuate this a little too much.  I would recommend following-up with your injector to discuss your concerns.  If needed, Restylane can be dissolved with hyaluronidase.  Best of luck!

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

It appears that the injection was too high between the lip and the nose giving a duck appearance which accentuates your natural white line. Hyaluronidase can remove it and then restart if you want and get injected into the lip not above

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