Would I be a good candidate for a cupid's bow lip enhancement? (Photo)

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I've had lip fillers many times over many years, the last time being 2 years ago. I still have a lot of filler and my top lip still after 2 years looks projected and "duckie". I would like to roll out the pink part of my lip more and hope that cupids bow technique could make my lip flip upwards more. It took me many years to get my tiny lips to have volume so I'm scared to dissolve it. The pics I've included are of what it looks like currently from different angles and 1 pic before any filler

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  Your upper lip appears quite full especially along the paler skin between your lip and nose. i would not pursue further treatment in the center as i think it would make you only look duckier.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Based on your photos I think adding more filler will only worsen the "duck" look that you do not like.  I would visit with an experienced injector to discuss your goals.  You would likely need to dissolve much of the present filler and begin again to achieve the look you want.

Rosy Sandhu, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. The filler placement in your top lip is not well placed, and has even spilled onto your white cutaneous lip. I would recommend dissolving the current filler completely and placing a softer filler with more finesse to give you a better contour and definition of the cupid's bow and naturally enhance your lips.

Hope that helps.
Best
Dr Rosy Sandhu

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I would reverse all your fillers, and reinfect fillers properly or even consider a lip lift with that.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Affectionate224870,
I perform a lot of lip injections with fillers such as juvederm and it works great. Many times I need to put more in one side than the other to attempt to even out the vermillion border (The red line of the lip). This helps provide more symmetry at times.
For patients looking for a more long lasting result, I recommend fat grafting. That is, using your own bodies fat to make your lips naturally look more shapely. The bonus is that the results last many many years.
In general, I avoid using permanent prosthesis because I find that the lips are such dynamic and sensitive structures, the end result is not natural.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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