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Thank you for your question. Yes, a lip lift procedure can be carried out on African American patients however it is worth discussing with your operating surgeon how wounds have healed in the past as this will indicate how the subnasal scar would look darker than a patient with a paler skin tone or less pigment.
Lip lifts are rare in African-American women but there is no reason to believe that the subnasal scar would be worse than in a woman with less skin pigment. The analogous scar would that of an open rhinoplasty scar on the columella.
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.
