I have a small mouth, pretty much NO top lip and a very uneven lip line. I've been getting filler for years and even tried permanent lip liner to address these issues. There is improvement over what I started with, but I've never understood why filler doesn't really fix the problem but causes duck lips instead. I recently learned about the lip lift procedure and am wondering if that may be the best option for me. My philtrum is 2+cm.
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December 21, 2017
Answer: Yes, a Lip Lift is the answer for "duck lips"
I am concerned that you are not seeing an ABPS-certified plastic surgeon, and instead are seeing a Dermatologist or physician with other non-plastic surgical training who is giving this advice.You have a thin upper lip, and mucosal advancement will not give you much lip fullness except in one...
You look like you are healing uneventfully from this recent procedure. I am confident that the suture line and pucker will flatten with time. Three days is way too soon to judge the results of your procedure. I suggest that you check back with your doctor....
I am so very sorry you suffered this disastrous complication. Nerve and muscle damage can occur to any surgeon, though it should be exceedingly rare and nearly impossible in a young healthy-tissues woman that you obviously are (by photo). I have to ask why you even considered asking for these...
