plastic newbie

i seriously want lip reduction surgery. i was born with abnormally large lips -- i know most want that but it is not fun if you have them. i was teased in school and called horrible names that i can't write here since they were mean things about a certain ethnicity. i'm a man and i can't stand everyone thinks my lips are fake!!?

i have two questions. the first being if lip reduction is something that will end up looking natural or not. my second question is if a plastic surgeon can reduce my lips only by a little. that way they won't know i've had plastic surgery.

robyne00

These links will help you regarding info about lip reduction:

http://www.facialplasticsurgery.net/lip_reduction.htm
Lip Reduction Surgery FAQ | From Yes They're Fake!

Some can look natural. It depends on what you have to work with as well as WHO you work with, which is extremely important. I looked at many before and after lip reductions by doing a simple google search, and saw some excellent work, as well as some horrible results.

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plastic newbie

let me get this right. lip reduction surgery either comes out great or very bad?!? i dont think i'm ready to take that risk right now. i am 28 right now. would it be possible my lips will shrink on their own as i get older?

on a side note > is it true that angelina jolie had lip reduction on her top lip when she was younger??!

robyne00

There are no guarantees with any surgery, regardless of type or purpose. I wasn't saying lip reductions are either awful or great, but like I said, I've seen some good ones and some bad ones.

Jolie had a lower lip reduction when she was younger allegedly. She gets regular injections in her top lip, allegedly. I'm not sure what she gets now, but she started with collagen injections.

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la_angel

Well plastic newbie, I know you hate them, but I think natural big lips are a great asset to have! Remember the people that tease you are probably just jealous

The other thing to consider is that lips are similar to the eyes, in that a small change in their shape can make someone look downright weird. I don't know enough about lip reduction surgery to give sound advice one way or another, but this would certainly be a major concern of mine if I were you.

plastic newbie

do either of you know someone in real life that has gotten lip reduction done??!

i mean my lips are good for kissing and i wouldnt want small lips but not this big. my mom has them too and she looks plastic because of them. if i went with a top plastic surgeon what are my odds i would come out with a good outcome?????

robyne00

Like I said there are no guarantees, even if you go to the best board certified surgeon. Every scenario is different.

I don't know anyone who has gotten a lip reduction personally.

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la_angel

I also do not know anyone personally whom has undergone lip reduction surgery.

Would you mind posting a pictures of just your lips so we can get a better idea of what we are talking about

plastic newbie

yea here is a pic. do you think lip reduction surgery would make them look out of place? my lips do fit my facial features but i still think i could getaway with having them smaller.

robyne00

Leave that face alone!!! People pay much money for that type of look. I can't see your cheeks so well, but like I said people pay oh so much $$$ for lips like that. Stop begging for compliments ... just kidding!!!

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