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I Had Done Lip Reduction 40 Days Ago, and Now my Lip Became So Hard?

dineshissadMay 29, 2012
hi i had done lip reduction 40 days ago,, and now my lips are still so swellon and its became so hard that i cant smile bcs my lips cant spread horizontally,,,i am so worried what should i do now

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Lip reduction is a suitable option for men and women who feel that their lips are overly protruding or bulky.  I perform these procedures in my plastic surgery office in Los Angeles.

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The upper and lower lip ratio in size should be about 1:3.  Fuller lips are a feature that many patients desire so you should think long and hard before reducing the upper lip.  Some options here include augmenting the lower lip to balance the ratio and keep a fuller but more...

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A buccal advancement procedure or lip injections carefully placed in the scar tissue can help correct the problem with the upper lip. Good luck. Surgery90210

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