Is it possible to change the structure of my lips? Is there any way I can make it thinner? (Photo)

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Hi, so for a long time i've disliked the shape of my lips, the upper lip looks to big and I dislike the shape of my cupids bow, plus I think my mouth in general just looks to small, is there any way I can make it thinner or change the shape so its longer horizontally?

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Yes, the structure of your lips can change permanently through lip lift procedures, through the direct and subnasal lifts. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to determine your candidacy for the procedures, and to see if the desired outcome would meet your goals.
Best wishes,

Douglas Wu, MD · Answer

The hyaluronic-acid based filler Volbella can create the illusion of longer lips by revealing more vermillion (red part) at your corners. It can also be used to reshape your cupid’s bow and add volume to your lower lip so that it’s in better balance with your upper lip. Consulting with a board-certified dermatologist who’s an expert in lip augmentation and reshaping will get you the answers you need.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

John.     Difficult to advise without physical exam, however options include lip fillers combined with modified lip reduction. There’s no way to change the size of your mouth with fillers or lip reduction surgery. Be certain to consult the board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best of luck.

Kory Kitagawa, MD · Answer

The improvements in shape and volume you can get using hyaluronic-acid based dermal fillers for lip augmentation is quite impressive. You need to spend some time finding an expert,  board-certified dermatologist, though. The results are dependent on operator skill.

Justin Harper, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi johndoe999, There are non-surgical options that you may try but if you want wider lips, you would need to consider plastic surgery. The truth is, lips like yours are in vogue. Both males and females like well shaped cupid bows and plump lips. All the best, Justin Harper, M.D.

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