I fell and bit through my lower lip 9 mos. ago, requiring stitches outside and inside. Unfortunately, my lip is now asymmetrical, especially when I smile. This has affected my confidence when talking to people or smiling for pics. I've seen 2 plastic surgeons (around 5-6 mos. after), and both said they didn't feel any scar tissue. I'm told either a kenalog injection or scar revision may help. I'm reluctant about the kenalog due to risk of discoloration/indentation. What are my treatment options?
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This is overfill. It needs to be adjusted back to earth. I pray this was a hyaluronic acid filler. If so, it can easily be adjusted with hyaluronidase, an enzyme that breaks down these fillers. Other fillers cannot so easily be adjusted and for that reason are never recommended for the lip.
Thank you for your question. There are options to enhance the lips around the bulge, or remove it surgically. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon. While your photo is helpful, a correct diagnosis can only be provided after an in-person ...
Hi, swelling is a common side effect following the injection of fillers. Certain areas, such as the lips, are prone to a quite significant swelling, which is probably what you are experiencing.
The swelling is usually at its peak on the day of the treatment and the day after the lips...
