What skin procedures will allow & how much timeline to remove scars? I scar badly, my skin takes long to heal (&heals badly; I get hyperpigmentation very easily too), so I'm afraid of scarring but I'd really like a lip lift. I've attached photos of my current & desired upper lip. Any recommendations for which type of lip lift suitable? I'd like more volume especially in the middle part (when I look at my lip from below I can see my upper lip has enough volume but it's all downwards).Thanks.
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Answer: Lip Augmentation Candidate -- Injectable Fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, Volbella), Fat Grafting to Lips, NovaThreads for Lift
Lip Lift should be performed to allow for new lip shape. You'll need to wait for this to fully heal prior to permanent makeup procedure. Lip fillers are another nonsurgical alternative with a quicker healing time. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners.
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Thank you for your question. Yes, you can combine them, but I prefer the result that the bullhorn lip lift offers over the V-Y. I would certainly only do one at a time to minimize the risk of overcorrection. In general, cost will vary depending mainly on location, with surgeons in higher cost...