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Would I be able to achieve an “M” lip shape with surgery? (photos)

helloworld96Feb 1, 2022
My lips are relatively full naturally, but not my ideal shape. I really like the doll-like shape that conforms more with East Asian beauty standards (pictured). There is a surgery where the tubercles are made more prominent via cutting the lips and stitching them. I’m wondering about whether this would help me achieve this sort of lip shape without compromising too much of my natural fullness. If filler is used instead, what prevents the hyaluronic acid from dispersing within the lip?

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Jason Emer, MD

It's difficult to say without the benefit of a formal evaluation. This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

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This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. Buccal fat pad gives slimming not symmetry. Masseter botox will make you slimmer and make the jawline more loose. Fillers help give shaping and contouring. If you want perfect or close to perfect symmetry...

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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD

Great question. Yes, a lip lift (done in and under the nostrils of the nose) can absolutely be done at the same time as a corner lift. A corner lift will turn up the drooping sides of the mouth and can be made to widen the mouth too if desired. Though, most of the time, when you get improved...

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