is any way of reversing a lip lift by either dividing the muscle, tissue expansion or even maxillofacial surgery ? i find that my upper lip is short and i constantly look like im pouting. my top lip is also biggr than my bottom lip. my main dislike for this is that from side profile my nose to lip angle doesnt look as strong enough. ive already had a revision rhinoplasty involving tryiing to rotate the lip up but my doctor says that due to my lip musle and short lip i am limited.
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Good day! Thank you for providing photos with your query. Botox, Dysport, or other similar muscle relaxers can be used to stop the harsh action of the muscles, allowing a softer younger appearance. Just so you can have peace of mind, you may see an orthodontist and check if your teeth or jaw al...
I would try to do anything other than a corner lip lift at your age. I think that is procedure reserved for patients in the 6th or 7th decade of life and at your age I would try fillers, internal lifts, or midface procedures before I would put a scar at the corner of the mouth.
I definitely appreciate the scarring and asymmetry that you describe. It would be important to see your preoperative photos and examine the area prior to making any recommendations. In general, your options for revision may include scar revision surgery, laser, dermabrasion, or a...