When I was little I had bad prominent buck teeth that would rest on the outside of my bottom lip when my mouth was relaxed and closed. I received braces (first chunky retainers, then train tracks then regular night time retainers) so my teeth are now straight, and the retainers helped to push my jaw forward a little. However I feel like my lips have a distorted shape and form. Would a lip lift fix this issue or is are there any non-surgical and non invasive solutions?
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Hello sunrise Swelling should subside within 1-2 weeks and tightness should diminish within a few months. Mild discomfort may occur but should not hinder day-to-day tasks. The lip will be a little higher than when it settle into position. The sutures dissolve but are hard to see even i...
Thank you for your question. The technique I use for a lip lift involves removing the skin only. There is no need to remove any muscle since that may alter movement of the mouth after healing. The incision is hidden in the crease at the junction of the nose and lip, so it is not noticeable...