So, my top lip is normal size but my bottom lip isn't. So everyone I know would terse me about it and I can't stand it. Even when I try to sock it in it, still pokes out or look foolish. I try a thousands of ways to reduce it. Like talking wide so my lip can get some exercise. Or biting but that this made it worse. I know about lip reduce surgery but, I only have my mom and she can't afford it. Also I'm 17 and you know how hard it is to find a job. So I really need help. Please and thank you
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your lip reduction.Yes, the lower lip can be reduced.At red, the central lower lip is everted - that is, the inner part of the lip shows when usually it does not.This can be reduced with local anesthesia in an office procedure.Any lip surgery causes a lot of swelling...
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your lip reduction.Yes, the upper lip can be reduced.You need to be prepared for the swelling -The lip swells a lot after any surgery - you will not look yourself for at least a week.Surgery removes (excises) the excess, leaving a usually invisible scar just inside...
Greetings,Lips can be reduced in an office setting. It is done usually under local anesthesia and patients are made quite comfortable. The sutures are placed on the inside portion of the lip to help conceal a scar. Final results are between 3-6 months.
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Anil Shah
