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Lip Reduction Plastic Surgery in NYC

By City Facial Plastics

01/18/2021 Lip reduction surgery involves removing skin tissues from the lower or upper lips, or sometimes both. This is done in an effort to reshape the entire lip area. Lip reduction plastic surgery reforms the lips to a more pleasing size and shape. Dr. Linkov is an experienced plastic surgeon at City Facial Plastics in New York City who offers artistic lip reduction surgery to improve the overall appearance of your lips and mouth.

What Is Lip Reduction?
Lip reduction surgery NYC involves removing a piece of skin from either the upper lip, lower lip, or both in such a way that the lip or lips will decrease in size. Lip reduction surgery can focus on reducing the size of either a portion of the lip or the entire lip itself.

In an age where lip lift procedures like lip filler, lip flip, and upper lip lift surgery have become increasingly popular, it is important to remember that bigger is not always better. For some people, a large lip or portion of the lip is undesirable and an area of cosmetic concern. Lip reduction surgery aims to reduce the size of the lip to create a more balanced, proportionate face.

What Are the Reasons for Lip Reduction?
There are many reasons people desire lip reduction surgery. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2018 just over 1000 lip resizing surgeries were performed in the United States. While this is much less than the 30,000 lip augmentation surgeries performed, it represents an important part of the population with which lip reduction doctors must be familiar.

Ethnic variability
Certain ethnic groups, such as African Americans and Asians, tend to have larger lips, therefore, seek African American lip reduction options. The term “macrocheilia” refers to large lips. While the larger lips may compliment other facial features, some people feel that they are disproportionately large and desire a decrease in lip size.

Dentofacial deformities
Certain variations or deformities in the bony structures of the face and mouth can result in an exaggerated appearance of the lips. In particular, lack of chin prominence can give an enlarged appearance of the lip. When the lips appear larger than they are, it is referred to as “pseudomacrocheilia”.

Vascular malformations
Vascular malformations such as issues arising from the lymphatic system and overgrowth of blood vessels (known as hemangiomas) can also cause an enlarged appearance of the lips. These malformations may be either acquired or congenital.

Rare syndromes
There are very rare syndromes that are associated with lip enlargement. Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by prolonged swelling of the face and in particular, the lips. Ascher syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by swelling of the lips, eyelids, and goiter formation.

Scarring
Scarring from prior injury or surgery can also result in an enlarged lip. After a trauma or laceration, some people are predisposed to hypertrophic scar formation, which is a type of raised, firm scar. Scar tissue can cause the lip to appear asymmetric with one side larger than the other and various lumps and bumps.

Filler
While most lip filler is temporary, repeated injections can lead to scarring and lump formation in the lips. Over time, the scarring and abnormal regrowth of new tissue can cause a protrusion and enlargement in the lips disrupting the normal lip architecture and giving a “duck lip” appearance, which may not be amenable to dissolving. Also, there are permanent types of fillers, such as silicone, which can migrate and cause irregularities in the lips. The silicone is typically not visible during surgery, but the lip contour can be restored.

Lower lip ptosis
Lower lip ptosis is a drooping of the lower lip. Ptosis is caused by weakness of the muscles surrounding the lip, which may be due to muscular disorders or problems with the central nervous system such as stroke.
Contact City Facial Plastics today to receive more information or to schedule an appointment by calling our office number (212) 439-5177.

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City Facial Plastics

At City Facial Plastics, our goal is to help patients feel confident about their appearance. Whether it is a subtle change to the lips or a complete face lift or rhinoplasty, Dr. Gary Linkov and our team of best plastic surgeons in NYC can help you achieve the best version of yourself. We use cuttin…

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