how long do I have to avoid talking, smiling widely and eating normally after a lip lift?

October 22, 2017
Asked By:hopelight in Grand Rapids, MI

Hi, I am 48, with 20 mm philtrum with no teeth show at rest; told I am candidate for LL. My greatest fear is the scar---I really, really, really want to do everything possible to minimize it. To minimize it, for how long after the surgery do I have to avoid talking, smiling and eating thick items like sandwiches and burgers? ( I work with teens and my children are teens and they all love burgers!) What about smiling widely? Please suggest in weeks or months. Thank you

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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 23, 2017

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August 17, 2020

Answer: You're body will answer that question.

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Answer: You're body will answer that question.

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