Do I need slights bigger lips? Feel like they aren't symmetrical. I don't like the fake looking big lips. (photos)

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I've always had kind of medium/large lips naturally but I kind of always feel like they aren't symmetrical? the right side of my face is significantly stronger and my right lips often goes up a lot when I talk..I'm wondering if Botox or filler could be ok for my top lip or maybe not needed? I don't like the fake looking big lips - just the natural look so am worried

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I would highly recommend getting a formal evaluation with and treatment from a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and expert in facial sculpting. Technique is the key to a successful lip augmentation with fillers, so you'll want to see someone meticulous. An experienced physician will be able to determine which filler, how much filler, and which technique will give you the subtle result you're looking for. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Danielle Shanley, MD · Answer

You have beautiful naturally full lips. You could definitely use one syringe of Restalyne L or Juvederm to give you some natural plumping without having that 'fake' or 'big' look. As we age, our lips become less full, so injecting them with filler will help keep them youthful and plump.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photos you have nice full lips.  Botox can help lessen the amount of gums that show when you smile, but it does not appear that is an issue for you.  If the symmetry is bothersome to the point that you want to have treatment I encourage you to visit with an experienced injector.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Cassidy88,
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

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

Symmetry simply does not exist in nature. Every single individual has a cemetery in every part of their body especially considering that there is left on the right side. Your lips appear to be plenty full and I would not enlarge them any further at this point in time. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City plastic surgery

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