The middle of my upper lip is uneven, my left side having much more volume than my right to the point of drooping (Photo)

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I was wondering what the cause of this usually is, and how to fix it

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

We all have facial asymmetry to some degree and that can include our lips.  Fillers are a great way to add volume and balance asymmetry.  The treatment is done in the office with some improvement seen right away.  The results last between 6 to 12 months, sometimes longer.  See an expert injector near you to learn more.

Anna Petropoulos, MD, FRCS · Answer

Hello Awesome71664, thank you for your question. From the photos provided, and assuming your filler was placed at least 1 month ago, it appears as though too much filler was placed in the middle (medial) part of the lip compared to the sides (lateral). I agree that one side appears to be emptier. The easiest way to fix an asymmetry would be to add filler in the more empty areas. If this is not an option, or if you would prefer to decrease the volume then the provider would dissolve it using Hylenex. Hope this helps! Genie Alexander, RN BSN for Dr. Anna Petropoulos, MD FRCS at Center for Classic Beauty, Danvers & Boston, MA.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

Every single person in the world has some form of assymmetry on the face and body. The amount of asymmetry in your lips is minimal and does not require any attention but if you wish, you can definitely give it a shot and have someone corrected with the use of fillers. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City Plastic Surgery.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

All people have facial asymmetry, and this will often present in mild lip, a symmetry as well.
During embryological development, the upper lip forms as three separate segments that eventually fuse.Anatomically, we usually view the upper lip as having three segments and the lower lip as having a left and right segment. 
 Failure of complete lip fusion leads to malformations like a cleft lip.
Your lip looks pretty normal in the pictures you’ve included.
I don’t see any need for intervention.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

The middle of my upper lip is uneven, my left side having much more volume than my right to the point of drooping (Photo)

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The middle of my upper lip is uneven, my left side having much more volume than my right to the point of drooping (Photo)

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