My upper lip after lip lift protrudes too much by the nose is there any way I can get a steroid shot or is it just fatty skin tissue. Could it be made thinner.?
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Answer: Options for Addressing Upper Lip Protrusion After a Lip Lift
Persistent swelling after a lip lift can indeed be distressing. While individual cases vary, here are some general insights and potential steps you might consider:
Consultation with Your Surgeon: It’s good to hear that you’ve already spoken with your doctor. Ensuring continuous com...
You would benefit from a lip lift. A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners. This will not give you an excessive gummy smile. You would also benefit from a...
You would definitely benefit from a conservative upper lip lift and that can absolutely be done at the same time as a face/neck lift. The length of your upper lip is not significantly long but slightly shorter would be a youthful look and may give you slight tooth show at rest. Hope that helps...