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Can you advise on lip implant incisions for maximum volume in small lip?

posh_hills_123Nov 6, 2021
Is there any specific location/technique for the lip/mouth incisions when inserting lip implants that will allow for achieving maximum volume in small lips (allowing the most material to fit)?

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Dr. Robert T. Buchanan, MD (retired)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Nov 8, 2021
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Husam Elias, MD, FACS

Lip Implants move and become problematic. There is no way to reposition the implant and fix it in the new position. Your best bet is remove, let it recover then fillers, fat grafting or SILIKON 1000 injection by an experienced injector.

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Gary M. Horndeski, MD

You may be a candidate for a lip lift rather than repeating fillers.  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.  Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

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Robert M. Tornambe, MD

I appreciate your concerns and agree that the Lip Augmentation may be a nice option for you. I have never been a fan of lip implants because they can look and feel unnatural and if they become even slightly displaced, need to be removed.  Also, your upper lip appears to demonstrate a slight as...

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