Options to Make Lips Smaller?

Thank you for your question. Having photos would help, but it sounds like you could be a candidate for lip reduction.This procedure reduces the size of the upper and/or lower lips. The goals of lip reduction surgery (cheiloplasty) are to achieve a harmonious relationship between the upper and lower lips that is in balance with the entire face, as well as to attain normal lip competence. The “Bikini” lip reduction is carried out to restore an attractive labial (lip) contour. Lip Reduction involves the removal of excess lip tissue to reduce the overall volume and is carried out by injecting local anaesthetic into the mouth, in a similar fashion to a dental block. The surgery involves reducing the size of upper and/ or lower lips depending on what the area of concern is. The amount that is removed is measured and should maintain the balance of the rest of the face. Factors that we consider are the overall facial size, shape an symmetry. Patient ethnicity is important to consider also. The scars are placed inside the mouth and therefore are not visible normally. The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic as a day-case procedure. Do consult with a board certified plastic surgeon All the best 

Jas1.   While photos or physical exam would help, it sounds like you may be a candidate for lip reduction surgery.  The surgery is done in the office, under local anesthesia and takes about one hour.  Swelling can be significant for the first 1-2 weeks, but that is from very good blood supply to the region, usually producing nearly imperceptible scars. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!

I perform lip reductions to reduce the size and volume of the lips. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis. Raffy Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Although possible to makes lip less full, it is critical that it is done for the right reasons, that there are realistic expectations and other key factors. Without an interview and an exam (or at lease photos to review) it would be difficult at best to make  a specific recommendation. Best advice is to see a board certified aesthetic plastic surgeon.

Yes, I can help reduce your lips and in many cases reduce the color without much difficulty.  I perform a lot of lip reductions for ethnic purposes and to reduce the pink lip color.  Depending on how much you need or want reduced (or that I feel you should reduce) and depends on how much pink is showing I can help you either reduce or virtually eliminate the presence of the lighter pink.  One think you need to know is that in African-Americans the transition from pink to dark is oftentimes (but not always) gradual and when the incision is made the pink and dark changes more abruptly but since this also exists in nature it should not be an issue so long as you know this in advance.

Lip reduction is a safe procedure that can be done under local anesthesia in the office. The pink skin showing is very natural, especially in darker skin tones.  You might want to discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon to see what would look best and natural for you.

First of all, I want to point out that the vast majority of women desire their lips to be bigger, and you should also bear in mind your ethnicity before considering surgery.  Most patients of darker complexion have larger, fuller lips and by reducing your lips, you may lose some of your ethnic appearance.  The pink skin toward the inner part of your lip is natural and is referred to as the pink lip (vs. the red lip) or the wet lip (vs. the dry lip) and everyone has this appearance to varying degrees.  Overall, I would caution you against surgery for all the reasons listed above.