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Would a lip lift fix my long philtrum? (photos)

audreynycklemoeMay 12, 2018
I really hate how long my philtrum is. I'm 33 years old, if that's relevant. Would a lip lift be an appropriate procedure based on the photos? If so how much does something like this cost, and what is the recovery time? Also wondering if there's anything else that could help with the proportions or shape of my features. Any feedback greatly appreciate. Thanks very much!

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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS

Hello ssSwelling should subside within 1-2 weeks and tightness should diminish within a few months. Mild discomfort may occur but should not hinder day-to-day tasks.You should visit or contact your plastic surgeon about this concern. 

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Lip lift scars can be white and visible. Hidef protocols can help with visible lip lift scars on the face. I see a lot of these in my office in Beverly Hills. Surgery is often not needed if lasers and HIDEF scar revision techniques are introduced.  In our office, we combine treatments starting ...

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An upper lip lift does three things: 1. Shortens the distance of the base of the nose to the upper lip Vermilion. 2. Allows your upper teeth to be seen, which is aesthetically beneficial in most cases. 3. Everts the upper lip Vermilion (rolls it outwards) to a very minor degree. I tell my...

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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS

Hello cucupitoSwelling should subside within 1-2 weeks and tightness should diminish within a few months. Mild discomfort may occur but should not hinder day-to-day tasks. The lip will be a little higher than when it settle into position.  The sutures dissolve but are hard to see even ...

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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS

Hello cupcakeYou are still in the early recovery stage, i would advice you wait to see the the final result. You should visit or contact you plastic surgeon about his concern.

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