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.
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November 10, 2018
Answer: Lip lift: Was too much skin taken in my lip lift?
Thank you for asking about your lip lift.The roll-out of the red lip depends on how much upper lip is removed and how large the lips are to start.However a lip lift will always make the red lip show a bit more because the upper lip is lifted.Based on your photo, a lip reduction of 5 mm will give...
Thank you for your question! Mostly thank you for the detailed picture. That area is notorious for slight separation, secondary to it being pulled up and sideways during motion of the lips and mouth. The good news is that with adequate wound care, this area will heal up perfectly - concave a...
Thank you for your question. The Lip Lift procedure is performed to accentuate the size and/or shape of the upper lip by removing skin from the region underneath the nose. As the distance is decreased between the nose and the lip, the red lip is 'lifted'. In appropriate individuals, shortening...
