I received great feedback on my other question, but I would like to ask in a bit more detail what I'm looking to do with my lips. The bottom lip seems very "tucked in", almost quivering. Note how the border beneath my lower lip seems to disappear towards the center and isnt that normal 'U' shape. Now note the 'M' shaped upper lip. For the upper lip I would like a more conservative augmentation, simply to straighten out the line created where the lips meet. I attached an edited before and after.
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December 23, 2015
Answer: How to "un-tuck" lower lip? = Lip filler injection for men #fb #men #lipaugmentation #lipaugmentationformen #drmesa
It appears from your photo that you would require a syringe to correct the lip volume. You can always start with a half and see if it is full enough for you. Best, Dr. Green
I appreciate your concern and while physical exam is optimal, your photos demonstrate that you would most likely benefit from lip reduction surgery. The procedure is done in the office, under local anesthesia, and it takes about one hour. Recovery is usually one week, as postop, the lips are...
If you are prone to canker sores (fever blisters), you need to take anti viral prophylaxis for at least 3-5 days starting on the day of injection. If you have open sores, you need 1-2 weeks of antiviral to treat it and completely heal it before getting lip fillers. Viruses stay...
