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Is There a Way to Reduce the Size of the Orbicularis Oris?

Or make it seem smaller? Thanks.

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Reducing the size of the orbicularis oris

February 10th, 2010
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There are ways to reduce the apparent size of the orbicularis oris through enhancement of the chin and nasolabial folds. For that purpose we use autologous fat fascial grafts (LiveFill(R)).

Lip reduction is possible in patients with excessive lip volume as well.

Usually a combination of several methods gives the best result, and minimizes the over-prominence of the lip muscle.

Also make sure your teeth are not overly protruding causing a forward impression on the lip.

Web reference: http://drbrent.com/livefill-proc.php

Brent Moelleken, MD


Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 183 reviews

February 10th, 2010

Reducing the size of the orbicularis oris

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There are ways to reduce the apparent size of the orbicularis oris through enhancement of the chin and nasolabial folds. For that purpose we use autologous fat fascial grafts (LiveFill(R)).

Lip reduction is possible in patients with excessive lip volume as well.

Usually a combination of several methods gives the best result, and minimizes the over-prominence of the lip muscle.

Also make sure your teeth are not overly protruding causing a forward impression on the lip.

Learn more: http://drbrent.com/livefill-proc.php

Brent Moelleken, MD


Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 183 reviews

Orbicularis oris reduction

February 23rd, 2010
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There is no way to reduce the size of the orbicularis oris. It is a circular functioning muscle of the mouth. It cannot be cut or removed for fear of paralysis from smiling.

Web reference: http://www.seattlefacial.com

William Portuese, MD
February 23rd, 2010

Orbicularis oris reduction

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There is no way to reduce the size of the orbicularis oris. It is a circular functioning muscle of the mouth. It cannot be cut or removed for fear of paralysis from smiling.

Learn more: http://www.seattlefacial.com

William Portuese, MD

There is not a satisfactory way to reduce the orbicularis oris muscle.

February 8th, 2010
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Your chin is slightly under projected and a chin implant will improve the relaiionship with your lips. If your chin does not bother you, leave everything alone.

Toby Mayer, MD

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 36 reviews

February 8th, 2010

There is not a satisfactory way to reduce the orbicularis oris muscle.

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Your chin is slightly under projected and a chin implant will improve the relaiionship with your lips. If your chin does not bother you, leave everything alone.

Toby Mayer, MD

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 36 reviews

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Orbicularis Oris

February 8th, 2010
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From your picture, you do seem to have an enlarged orbicularis oris. Debulking this muscle or injecting it with Botox could cause significant side effects such as altered smile or problems with eating. You may want to consider a chin implant. You also look like you have an underprojected chin. Augmenting the chin may make the rest of your face look more proportionate. Good luck.

Web reference: http://www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

David Shafer, MD
February 8th, 2010

Orbicularis Oris

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From your picture, you do seem to have an enlarged orbicularis oris. Debulking this muscle or injecting it with Botox could cause significant side effects such as altered smile or problems with eating. You may want to consider a chin implant. You also look like you have an underprojected chin. Augmenting the chin may make the rest of your face look more proportionate. Good luck.

Learn more: http://www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

David Shafer, MD

Orbicularis Oris Hypertrophy

February 8th, 2010
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Due to the size and diffuse anatomy of this muscle, it is not practical to debulk the muscle. In some instances the activity can be weakened via use of botulinum toxin. However, this is usually limited to the lip border and most commonly the upper lip only.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
February 8th, 2010

Orbicularis Oris Hypertrophy

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Due to the size and diffuse anatomy of this muscle, it is not practical to debulk the muscle. In some instances the activity can be weakened via use of botulinum toxin. However, this is usually limited to the lip border and most commonly the upper lip only.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.