Was too much skin taken in my lip lift? (Photo)

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I did a lip lift 4 days ago and I'm worried that too much skin was taken. I was sedated during my procedure. My surgeon came in to see me afterwards and that it was going to turn out so beautiful. I asked her how much she removed. "Hm", she said. "6,7,8 mm. Under 1 cm. I didn't measure it exactly." So shocked. She had mentioned 3 mm during the consultation months earlier (and probably forgot). It's as if my top lip is set right under my nose now. Is it possible that it'll drop? I'm worried.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello kiwiiIt is still too early to know the final result, i would advice yo visit or contact your plastic surgeon about this concern.

Darryl Coombes, FRCS(OMFS), FDSRCS(Eng) · Answer

My advice is to be patient. The lip will drop a little following the lip lift in approximately 3 months. The average amount of skin removal is usually 7mm. So I do not think the surgeon has been too excessive with the amount of skin removed.

Somyos Kunachak, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi Kiwi82, The lips will generally still drop after and upper lip lift surgery. Please wait 6 months and follow up closely with your surgeon.

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