Fat grafting to correct artecol filled lips. Bumps on top lip.

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Hello, i had my lips done 15 yrs ago with artecol. The bottom lip is fine. The top lip has 2 small bump on the left and fairly noticeable bump on the right that has fairly strong vertical crease along it (looks like a dent). Can fat grafting be used to correct this. I prefer longer term solutions opposed to 3-4 month ones. Travel is something would consider to get this fixed up.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

reddoor7.   Hard to say without photos, but fat transfer may be an option, especially if it is necessary to excise artecol bumps.  Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

Adding fat may help to hide these lumps, but probably not long term. You would be better off having the lumps surgically excised. This actually works quite well and often the lip looks good after without any additional fill.  If you do get a hollow area, you can then fill in with filler or fat.

Curtis Perry, MD · Answer

I've used fat grafting to correct traumatic and congenital lip deformities with excellent results. Fat grafting is an excellent permanent choice to revise uneven or bumpy lips. The only question is whether some or all of the bumps could stay and be covered over by fat. Or if they are large enough that excision would be the better option. I've done both options. The excision option is usually best be done as a two stage procedure. Give the transplant bed, i.e. the lips, time to heal before the transplant procedure.

Fat grafting to correct artecol filled lips. Bumps on top lip.

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