What should I do in order to shorten my philtrum? (Photo)

Thank you for your question. Yes, you are correct that swelling is common after lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid fillers which can take up to 2 weeks to resolve. You can help reduce swelling by applying cold compresses to the treated area(s). It is also advisable to avoid any NSAID’s such a...

Hi expensive1,First, the good news. The amount of swelling has no relation whatsoever to the final results. In short, you can be this swollen and still have beautiful results. There are many reasons why some people swell more than others. The filler used, injection technique, your body ...

Botox and or fillers are a good option for an assymetrical smile. there is a nonsurgical, noninvasive way to treat a mouth that is assymetrical—with Botox! The board-certified dermatologists at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology can use precisely placed neuromodulator injections to correct the mouth.

The most effective way to remove silicone nodules in the lips is by surgically excising them.  Surgical excision may potentially create scarring in the lip as well, but these can typically be hidden in the non-visible portion of the wet lip. 

Thank you for your question.  Sorry you had trauma to your lip after augmentation.  Ice and elevation may help.  We have also seen Arnica help.  You are early in your post procedure course.  Usually the patient sees the start of the neuromodulators, (Botox Dysport, Xeomin), working at day 4.  Th...

Since your upper lip has more volume and projection than your lower lip, I would recommend an injection of a filler, such as Restylane to your bottom lip, and particularly in the center, so that the bottom lip is more proportionate to your upper lip.This filler should last approximately 4-6...