Can a lip lift be performed on African American patients? I am more concerned about scarring.

Thank you for your question. At the age of 16 I would advise against plastic surgery, you are still growing and your appearance will continue to change over the course of the next few years. Your lips are full and have great symmetry, I would not suggest altering with surgery.

Thank you for your question.  Based on the photos, I do think a lip lift will help you with your goals.  I would also consider dermal fillers as a first line if you are worried about surgery.  I would make sure that your parents are aware of your concerns and accompany you with on...

If you are nervous before your surgery, I would recommend revisiting your surgeon to ask any questions you may have.  If you are still nervous, then you may want to consider a second opinion.

You should get a great results with a 4-5mm lip lift procedure.  I would recommend that you visit with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss the procedure in more detail.

Dear afixerup,It is no coincidence that many of today’s celebrities have full, sexy lips.Even the ones with naturally thin lips often have lip augmentation in order to achieve the perfect pout.Since ancient times, women have used cosmetics to enhance the appearance of their lips.Full lips have a...

Thank you for your question and sharing your photo. Lip lifts can be an extremely rewarding procedure that can increase the fullness of the upper lip, give you a little more lip show. The amount of lift does depend on the starting length of the upper lip skin and the desired look ...