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Lip reduction gone wrong, any hope for a fix? (photos)

cstobingJan 22, 2015
Nine months ago in April of 2014, I underwent a lip reduction surgery for my top lip only. While things were healing over the first week, one of the internal stitches popped out while I was having a conversation, and my doctor made the decision to remove it altogether instead of letting it seal back up under the incision. Because this support was missing, over time the incision gradually lost strength, and split almost completely from where it was first sown. Can anything be done to repair this?

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J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS

Thank you for your question about lip reduction.Your lip proportions appear to be normal and fit your face.To be sure what is right for you, see two or more experienced, board-certified Plastic Surgeons for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you...

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Thanks for your question. This would be corrected with a surgical reduction. It is a relatively simple procedure, often performed in a clinic setting under local anesthesia. Lips are an important part of your face and the lip surgery requires understanding of proportions and dexteriy...

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Lip reduction is a very safe procedure that can be done in the office under local anesthesia or under general anesthesia as an outpatient procedure.  I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss the procedure and expectations.  Usually, the...

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