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While there are operations to make lips less full, there isn't a good cosmetic operation to reduce the length of the lips, without significant external scarring or distortion of the lip shape. Sorry.
This situation requies a highly individualized approach by an experienced surgeon with excellent aesthetic vision and technical skills. A photo and/or personal exam critically important to evaluate. Either ens of lips can be symmetrically turned inward, or nasal base can be widened to create the illusion of shorter oral aperture. Ancillary filler may also be necessary. This is unconventional, but can be considered if it really presents a problem for you.
No, not that should be used aesthetically, IMHO. Photos would help in the evaluation but this is something I would caution you against.
Over 20 years ago, we used to perform a lot more lip reduction procedures. Styles and fashion dictated smaller lips. Now most people want fuller lips. The advent of hyaluronic acid fillers (Restylane and Juvederm) make this a simple office procedure that most patients love. And despite popular...
I would need to see photographs to give you an answer to the problem you are describing. Otherwise it is a guess.
While there are a number of things that can cause this lip problem, it is certainly treatable. Accessory salivary gland tissue can be excised. Vascular lesions, like hemangiomas, can be lasered. An oral surgeon should certainly be able to advise you on this.
It is probably best that you wait until after the swelling in your face and body diminishes. Lip enhancements are somewhat of an art. The results need to be in balance with your facial shape and features. If your face is swollen and you undergo lip augmentation, you may not be happy with the...
It may not seem so, but it is actually not unusual for men to get lip augmentation. Many of them prefer not to disclose this information. Obviously, men have different lip shapes compared to women. Aesthetic standards for men do not include large billowy lips, similar to Angelina Jolie...
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