I’ve started to research lip lifts as I have a 20mm philtrum - however I like the size and shape of my lips Is it advised to do this in my case? I am also considering a chin implant as I have a recessed chin and am wondering if that alone would provide enough balance.
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After a lip lift, most patients can start smiling gently within 1-2 weeks, but the timing depends on individual healing progress. Immediately after surgery, swelling and tightness around the incision may make smiling feel restricted or uncomfortable. These symptoms improve significantly as the...
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. You are a candidate for a lip lift.
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Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Thank you for sharing your concern. After three years, it is generally possible to address the outward appearance of your philtrum following a lip lift. The options for correction may include surgical revision or non-surgical treatments depending on the specific issues you're...
