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Procedure to Fix Protruding Lips?

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theusedwefDec 12, 2009

My mouth protrudes as a result of my lips. I have seen a cosmetic dentist but he informed me that my teeth are not the cause. The problematic area is not the lip itself but I have a lot of fat in the area between my lips and nose (PHILTRUM area). Is there a procedure to remove the fat there? I also attached photos. Please help me Drs as I'm fairly unhappy with how I look. I am worried that lip reduction will only reduce the size of my lips. I want my philtrum area to be pushed back

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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
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Answered on Dec 17, 2009
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Dr. Philip Young, MD
Dr. Philip Young, MD
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Answered on Dec 14, 2009
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Dr. Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired)
Dr. Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired)
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