I am insecure about my lips, i am African-American and my upper lips have a lot of fat which in turn make it look like my upper lip is protruding i was considering jaw surgery but the problem is not really my jaw. So; i was wondering if there is a way to remove fat from the philtrum area, not decrease the size of the lip itself but just the amount of fat in the philtrum area? I really want to fix my mouth.
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You can improve the symmetry of the length of the lip with an upper lip lift and the corner of the mouth with a mid face lift with or without a tendon suspension (depends on how much muscle function you have). You may also benefit from some augmentation of the cheek and deep facial fat as this...
Thank you for your question. Without seeing photos of how your lips look and what look you are after. consult with a board certified surgeon to give you the best advice and options , regarding non surgical and surgical options . All the best
The most likely answer to your multiple questions is yes your scarring usually can be improved. Best advice: seek consultation from a board certified plastic surgeon
