It’s been three months. I can’t tell if the ridge on my upper lip is because my filler has migrated or because of my natural lip shape there was always a ridge and now it more prominent because of the filler. I included a before and after(now)
April 19, 2022
Answer: Lip filler Hello, and thanks for your question. I do see somewhat of a ridge in your "before" picture, however, the filler should not have done that. I believe it probably migrated somewhat. I would go back to your physician (or see a new one), and express your concern. They can either dissolve the filler or you just may have to wait it out until the filler dissolves. I would wait until it dissolves on its own because you never know what your lips will look like after the filler is purposefully dissolved and it will cost you extra because you may also need more filler to replace what was dissolved, etc. Make sure you are going to an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. Please see my attached link on fillers. Best of luck to you! Sincerely, James Fernau, MD FACS Aesthetic Surgery Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Certified, American Board of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery Member: American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) American Academy of Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery (AAOHNS) American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) The Rhinoplasty Society
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April 19, 2022
Answer: Lip filler Hello, and thanks for your question. I do see somewhat of a ridge in your "before" picture, however, the filler should not have done that. I believe it probably migrated somewhat. I would go back to your physician (or see a new one), and express your concern. They can either dissolve the filler or you just may have to wait it out until the filler dissolves. I would wait until it dissolves on its own because you never know what your lips will look like after the filler is purposefully dissolved and it will cost you extra because you may also need more filler to replace what was dissolved, etc. Make sure you are going to an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. Please see my attached link on fillers. Best of luck to you! Sincerely, James Fernau, MD FACS Aesthetic Surgery Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Certified, American Board of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery Member: American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) American Academy of Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery (AAOHNS) American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) The Rhinoplasty Society
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