What Procedure Would I Need To Fill In My Cupid's Bow?

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I have a cupid's bow and I think having a rounded upper lip without a cupid's bow would suit my face better. What plastic surgery/ injectible procedure would I need to accomplish this? I don't necessarily want to PLUMP my lips, I just want to change the shape of my upper lips border so it is rounded out. An example of what I'm talking about is the model Gemma Wards lips, she has no cupids bow.

Anthony Corrado, DO · Answer

Hello, I would suggest that you think over your choice to remove the Cupid's Bow shape to your upper lip.  The Cupid's Bow provides a favorable aesthetic appearance to the upper lip, and is sought after by many patients who seek lip augmentation.  Effacing the Cupid's Bow, and "rounding" the upper lip will give it a more "artificial" or "done" appearance.  That being said, as the patient you have the right to your own aesthetics.  If you choose to do this, free fat transfer will provide a lasting means to achieve your goals.  Good Luck, Dr. Corrado

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Lip implants can round out the cupid's bow easily and permanently and is reversible under local anesthesia.  It takes about 20 minutes in office for about 1500-2000.  Sincerely,

	David Hansen,MD

Elizabeth Slass Lee, MD · Answer

Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm work beautifully to plump up lips and can change the shape of the lip too.  The photo you submitted shows such a case.  Of course it is a matter of personal opinion, but the photo on the right looks unnatural because the cupids bow is obliterated.  So while it is possible to achieve this look, it is not typically what is done.  We prefer to do things that give natural appearing results.

Jason Hess, MD · Answer

The cupid's bow is a delicate upper lip anatomic feauture that is full and prominent in youth.  With aging, the lips loose volume and the prominent white roll becomes less defined.  To maintain a natural look, it is not advisable to diminish, distort, or abolish this anatomic feature.  Depending on your lip anatomy, a filler such as juvederm or restylane may create subtle changes in the anatomy.  As you know, Gemma Ward began her modeling career at age 14.  This is a time when most people have full lips.  Her cupid's bow is still present, but it is voluminous.  This could be achieved with a filler to the area (juvederm, restylane).  But what is critical with lip augmentation is to avoid the "over-done" look.  Subtle changes are usually the best.  Good luck!

Marisa Lawrence, MD · Answer

I would suggest using Juvederm Ultra Plus to fill in your upper lip.  The product is soft, contains lidocaine to reduce the pain of injection, and has lasted for up to two years in my patients.

What Procedure Would I Need To Fill In My Cupid's Bow?

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Answer: Fill in cupids bow

Answer: Fill in cupids bow

Answer: Juvederm works best

Answer: Juvederm works best

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What Procedure Would I Need To Fill In My Cupid's Bow?

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Answer: Juvederm works best

Answer: Juvederm works best

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