Would having multiple dermis grafts increase the projection and volume of the lips?

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I havehad lip filler in the past and happy with result however recently I’ve developed some kids of hypersensitivity. whenever I get injections my lips develop extreme swelling which is only resolved with steroid course. I’ve been considering a dermis graft to the lips for a permanent means of augmentation using my own tissueWhen looking at results online there seems to be limitations on the amount of volume you can get.can you get a second procedure to get more projection/volume?

Jacob Tower, MD · Answer

Hello, hope you are well. This is a great question, thank you for posting. There are many ways to augment the upper and lower lips: dermal filler, implants, tissue grafting, etc. The options for tissue grafting are not limited to dermal grafts, and the best option is highly individualized. Though a dermal graft is relatively common because it is readily available when a lip lift is performed concurrently with augmentation, other options that I use routinely are fat grafting, SMAS, and temporalis fascia grafts. It really depends on the situation. It is best to aim for a satisfactory result with a single procedure rather than to expect multiple procedures. (But yes, additional augmentation is often possible even among those who have already had tissue grafting). Alternatively, a lip implant is a very nice option that comes in different sizes. Hope this helps!
Best,Dr. Tower

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