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Hello carunnerI would advice you visit or contact your plastic surgeon about this concern and all other post-op concern.
Dear CArunner,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Short of avoiding contact sports, you should have not concerns with returning to any form of exercise that does not risk trauma to the upper lip right after the procedure.
It all depends on the exact details of the procedure and how it’s done. Ask your surgeon for their opinion. The way I perform these procedures, the incision is closed very securely and downtime is minimal. Best wishes.
I usually tell my patients they can do light exercise after the sutures come out at a week. Any strenuous exercise should wait two weeks to be on the safe side. Best,Sarah Saxon, MD
Hello letterpadSwelling should subside within 1-2 weeks and tightness should diminish within a few months. Mild discomfort may occur but should not hinder day-to-day tasks. The lip will be a little higher than when it settle into position. The sutures dissolve but are hard to see even ...
You are correct. A lip lift will only improve the soft tissue issues that you are looking at. It would vastly help with the proportions of your lower third - but in your case may lead to excessive chin strain, etc just to try and keep the lips closed at repose! Therefore, making sure that y...
Fillers such as Restylane Silk, Belotero, or Juvederm can work well to treat lines around the mouth, but the best first option is laser resurfacing or deep peels to induce collagen production. Superficial radiofrequency devices and microneedling can help as well and are less invasive. I s...
