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Lip reduction can be reliably performed in order to achieve a more natural and more proportionate lip. The procedure involves removing a segment of the inner lip. This can be performed on the upper and lower lip. The scars are easily hidden. Most patients are swollen for 1-2 weeks. It is important to seek out a surgeon with experience in lip reduction surgery. Unfortunately there are no reliable ways to reduce your lips without surgery. Best WishesTheodore T. Nyame MD Harvard Trained Plastic Surgeon
Other than the natural process of aging, you will probably need surgery to reduce your lips. Botox can lengthen the distance between your nose and upper lip and give the appearance of a thinner lip, but you may loose some mobility and it only lasts about 3-4 months.
I appreciate your concern and while while photos and physical exam is optimal, It appears that you would most likely benefit from lip reduction surgery. The procedure is done in the office, under local anesthesia, and it takes about one hour. Recovery is usually one week, as postop, the lips are...
The healing process you are seeing is normal. It is common to see this type of crusting on the lips as a part of the healing process. It is important to keep your lips moisturized and to drink a lot of water. Also keep in mind not to pick as the crusting and this will heal naturally. It would...
I appreciate your concern and while physical exam is optimal, your photos demonstrate that you would most likely benefit from lip reduction surgery. Unfortunately, there is no other non-surgical option. The procedure is done in the office, under local anesthesia, and it takes about one hour....
Thank you for the question and your photo. It looks like the wound came apart a bit. This white material is granulation tissue -- your body attempting to heal the open wound. At this point, you have to let the area heal completely and then you can try another reduction. In my practice, when I...
Hello,Lips can be reduced in an office setting. It is done usually under local anesthesia and patients are made quite comfortable. The sutures are placed on the inside portion of the lip to help conceal a scar. Final results are between 3-6 months. Best, Anil Shah
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