I recently had a corner lip lift where the incision was limited to the vermillion border. This gave me more red lip show, but didn't address my main concern, which is my drooping corners. I'm upset that my primary concern was not addressed at all and I'm looking to get a corner lip lift where the incision is a triangle/diamond wedge removed at the edges of my lip with a scar extending past my lip (not what happened with my previous procedure). What is the soonest I could get it?
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December 14, 2024
Answer: Timing Considerations for Subsequent Corner Lip Lift Surgery
The normal distance is approximately 15mm and you would need about 5mm removed. Also, you need your corners pulled up as well. I recommend a lip lift. A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor...
A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners. You may be a candidate for a lip lift.
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