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Dear eve100~Thanks for your quesiton At 3 months the majority of your wound healing has already occurred. However, the scar can still stretch if placed under tension. Of course it's not possible to completely avoid moving the lip altogether, but I would generally recommend avoiding any activities that result in noticeable tension on the wound. Please check with your surgeon to see what exercises you can safely perform.Best wishes,Dr. Amy Hsu
Thank you for your question. I suggest that you run this question by your board certified facial plastic surgeon so that you two are on the same page for your recovery. Please also post photos to this site.Best wishes,
A central lip lift will lift and shape the upper lip. No central incision is wide enough to lift the corners of the mouth without distorting the nostrils. The central lip lift should not be performed at the same time as an open rhinoplasty. This is an in-office procedure with very limited...
Very common question and concern with patients after a lip lift. It's actually rather complex, as it depends on what was done surgically, what your lips and anatomy was like before surgery, etc. Provided that there was anchoring to the perinasal ligaments, you may see a 10% drop over the s...
1.2 cm upper lip length is close to the ideal distance. Going any shorter may appear unnatural so an in person consultation to assess your facial proportions is requires. If your overall vertical facial height is proportionately shorter, then you may be a candidate for a lip lift. See an expert....
Hello samanthaLip augmentation patients today have a wide selection of injectables and implants made of natural and synthetic materials. With such a wide variety of treatments and procedures available, the most important decision lip augmentation patients make is selecting the best doctor. The...
Thank you for your question. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon. Many offices - including ours - offer video imaging that can show you how certain procedures would influence your appearance. Best wishes,
Thank you for your question! Honestly, this is a common concern that young patients have. Now, without any pictures or being able to see your mouth move, smile, facial proportions, etc - its hard to give you a specific response to your concerns. That being said, shortening the prolabium, avo...
