I had a conservative amount of filler injected into my upper lip about a week ago. I wanted to achieve a more plump look and gain more volume, which I have, but I am not too happy with the vermilion border. It’s too stale and rolled up, which gives me a slight duck look in profile. I only wanted to change the size of my upper lip, not the definition. Is it possible to avoid the vermilion border next time and inject the filler in the bottom/center of the upper lip instead of injecting it in or below the border?
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Hi,first of all I want to comfort you by letting you know that lots of patients are paying to get your kind of lips.According to your pictures, I want you to know that sometimes lips don't have equal bone support which could result in uneven balancing between the top and the bottom one, and...
K. Roxanne Grawe, MD (license permanently revoked) says:
Thank you for your question. It is hard to say what is exactly going on without a picture. From your description it could be some residual swelling from the filler, or the actual filler itself. If it does not resolve with ice and simple massage in the next few days I would recommend returning to...
0.5 cc is a very small amount of filler and most patients prefer a bit more. However, your lips look great in the photos you posted and I recommend you setup a consultation with an experienced injector to discuss your options. Good luck!