Hi I just had lip injections 2 days ago. My question is why do they put 2/3 in the upper lip and 1/3 of the filler in the bottom lip? I was told this is the science. Is this true? I feel like that would make the upper lip look bigger than the bottom lip?
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Hi, I have performed many lip augmentation procedures using dermal fillers or lip implants for over 30 years. From the photos, your upper lip is small compared to your lower and appears to be getting thinner which can be expected as we age. Following the beauty principles outlined in my book ...
Thank you for sharing your question. This subtle irregularity is the result of your cleft lip and subsequent repair, and can be improved upon with the conservative resection of red tissue. See an ASPS board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to discuss your options. Best wishes.
Tom Jodlovich, MBBS, MPH (license suspended) says:
Thank you for your question. Anti-wrinkle injections injected into the upper lateral segments of the orbicular oris muscle (see image below) will help to evert the lateral aspects of the upper lip that are currently producing the downturned corners of...