Is altering lip shape as opposed to lip size possible? (Photo)

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Hello. I would like to know if it is possible to change the inwardly curving corners of my lips to the nice rounded shape seen in the other two pictures? I don't necessarily want my lips to be bigger, I just dislike the indented shape. I'm unsure if the problem is in the lip or the surrounding tissues. I'm prepared to hear that this shape may just not be physiologically possible for me............. Many thanks Thank you very much.

Manish H. Shah, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello London9490,Thanks for your question.It is indeed possible to change your lip shape to better approximate the lip shape you see in the two models.The procedure involves a margin incision at the vermillion border of your upper lip to remove the indention and change it to a more straight line.  It is a straight-forward procedure that can be performed in-office under local anesthesia.I hope this helped?Warmest regards,Dr. Shah

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

Although I believe that most people would be quite pleased to possess the lip shapes seen in the photo, I can nonetheless see the "inwardly curving corners" that are displeasing to you. Personally, I would do nothing at this stage to alter the shape of your lips. However, there is no arguing with taste, and it would be a rather simple procedure in experienced hands to inject a small amount of filler into the indenting corners to make them appear more like those in the sample photos provided. I would suggest, however, that your physician first inject a small amount of physiologic salt solution or dilute anesthetic solution into the region to give you a real-world idea of how the result will look with fillers. The test sites remain for just about five minutes, before the salt or anesthetic is reabsorbed, but this should be just enough time to give you a decent idea of what the final result of the actual treatment will be. If you like it, then actual treatment can proceed.The use of a hyaluronic acid-based volumizing fillers, such as Juvederm Ultra Plus XC, which I would use in my Upper East Side Manhattan office (and Princess Volume, which I would choose in my Israel satellite facility, where a far greater number of regulatory agency approved fillers are available) additionally allows you the security of knowing that if you are unhappy with the result that the injected material can be dissolved with hyaluronidase (an enzyme that breaks down the injected hyaluronic acid). Be sure to seek out a board certified aesthetic physician with experience in nonsurgical lip augmentation with fillers. And ask to see his/her before and after photos.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

I am sorry, but I would not touch a thing! You have full, beautiful shapely lips. Fillers, or worse yet surgery will make them look unnatural, and possibly scarring from surgery, make them look much worse! Count your blessings and do nothing!

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Dermal fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane Silk are the most popular choices for symmetrical and full lips. Also, these are hyaluronic acid fillers that can easily be dissolved with an enzyme known as hyaluronidase if you are unhappy with the results. I recommend having a consultation with an expert injector to determine the best treatment plan for you. Best of Luck!

Lily Lee, MD · Answer

Your lips are absolutely gorgeous and I agree, you do not need any more volume in your lips. If you look at the photos you've submitted, your photo is the only one with upturned corners of the lip in 2D and that is considered very pleasing. In fact, as we age, the corners of our lips always turn downward and many people spend a lot of time and money trying to get those corners to go up again. It's plausible that you could have some Botox injected into very specific muscles that suspend the corner of your lips so that it does not up turn and pull in as much. See a board certified plastic surgeon who knows the anatomy of that area well. Botox of this kind is "off roading" it and needs to be very carefully injected.

Is altering lip shape as opposed to lip size possible? (Photo)

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Answer: Dermal fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane Silk are the most popular choices for symmetrical and full lips.

Answer: Dermal fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane Silk are the most popular choices for symmetrical and full lips.

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Answer: Adjusting corners of your mouth

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Is altering lip shape as opposed to lip size possible? (Photo)

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Answer: Dermal fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane Silk are the most popular choices for symmetrical and full lips.

Answer: Dermal fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane Silk are the most popular choices for symmetrical and full lips.

Answer: Adjusting corners of your mouth

Answer: Adjusting corners of your mouth

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