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Can a lower lip reduction surgery be done twice?

ksk1993Nov 25, 2016
I did my lower lip surgery 3 months back...hoping that the results will be as desired.But now when I see some part of the lower lip still needs to be taken of to get the proper shape.so should I go for another surgery or are there any other methods...

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Robert M. Tornambe, MD

Martha.   While physical exam is optimal, it appears that you may benefit from lower Lip Reduction surgery, only if the appearance bothers you. The surgery can be done under local anesthesia in the office and takes about one hour. Swelling lasts at least 1-2 weeks. Be sure to consult with a b...

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Lip reduction can be accomplished with surgery.  Many times this can be done in an office setting.  There is no non-surgical alternative. 

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Theodore Nyame, MD

Lip reduction can be reliably performed in order to achieve a more natural and more proportionate lip. The procedure involves removing a segment of the inner lip. This can be performed on the upper and lower lip. The scars are easily hidden. Most patients are swollen for 1-2 weeks. It is i...

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