How can I make the corners of my mouth more symmetrical? Could my chin implant be causing the bulge and unevenness?

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One of my lips is slightly upwards, and there is a line slightly downwards on the other side. Does the downward side have to do with the lack of fullness in my cheek? What can be done to make the sides more symmetrical?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear  Lindsay44,
You might be a good candidate for fillers in order to improve symmetry. I perform a lot of lip injections with fillers such as juvederm and it works great. Many times I need to put more in one side than the other to attempt to even out the vermillion border (The red line of the lip). This helps provide more symmetry at times.
For patients looking for a more long lasting result, I recommend fat grafting. That is, using your own bodies fat to make your lips naturally look more shapely. The bonus is that the results last many many years.
In general, I avoid using permanent prosthesis because I find that the lips are such dynamic and sensitive structures, the end result is not natural.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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