I have an old lip injury from sport (more than 25 years old) which has causes a lip scar on the left of my upper lip. Naturally this mwans that my lips are now assymetrical and a crooked smile. While not particularly bothersome, I've now decided that I would like to improve it. What are the options available? perhaps lip filler to improve the assymetry or a minor surgical procedure? Thank you
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Dear an132,
Thank you for your question. Two other items that are helpful to know and see is how your lips rest (slightly open) and to feel if there is a large outcropping of bone right at the center of your nose. This would be at the base of the columella (this this the tissues right between...
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...
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.