I have seen comments regarding upper lip "stretching" to help with short upper lips. I had too much removed when I had a lip lift- 8mm removed. I would love to gain some mm. I am now 5 weeks post surgery and have not seen any signs of "dropping". What are the "lip stretching exercises" I have read about on Real Self? When can I start these exercises?
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Thank you for your question. You are correct to note that the facial features work as a complement to one another. The most ideal angle between the nose and the upper lip, also called the nasolabial angle, should be between 95 to 110 degrees and the base of the nose should fall within the plane...
Thank you for your question and helpful photo. The separation does not require re-suturing. It will need to heal on its own. In the meantime, you will need to care for it until it fully closes. You will be surprised at how well it heals after a few months. If after 6 months or so, you are not ...
Hello, you seem to be doing ok but if you had a lip lift on the 9th, you should have had the stitches out after about a week. Lip lifts are a wonderful procedure to rejuvinate the face. I don't understand the tape on your nose, but expect great results. If anything isn't perfect, it should b...
