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Injectable fillers can three-dimensionally restore the natural contours of the lips and perioral area, thereby reducing some signs of aging lips. The upper lip lift, utilizing various techniques, has been used by plastic surgeons for over thirty years to reduce the height of the white lip and establish more youthful proportions. Other lip surgeries are also available to restore proper proportions and attain a desired appearance.
Deciding whether to get injectable fillers or surgery can be difficult. For the majority of the growing providers offering fillers, this is the only tool in their therapeutic armamentarium. Therefore, many patients are not presented with the full range of options. And many providers do not know that there are other options available. It becomes even more confusing for people when they finally make an appointment with a plastic surgeon in their area for a lip surgery consultation, only to be told that that type of surgery is not offered. Lip surgery is complex, with slight changes having major ramifications on the harmony of the entire face. And – needless to say – one misstep with the knife and suture can lead to permanent scarring in a prominent part of the face.
Luckily, there are resources such as Realself.com, where interested people can find providers able to offer the full gamut of services, from fillers to surgery. The search can be daunting, however, it is well worth the investment. Here is a brief comparison of filler versus surgery for lip enhancement to jump-start your journey:
Dr. Linkov is double board-certified by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. A native of New York, Dr. Linkov graduated as a salutatorian from Cornell University and received his Medical Degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Linkov conducted advanced head and neck cancer research at the world-renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Linkov is a former Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University (NYU), where he taught Rhinoplasty.
Dr. Linkov is a top-rated facial plastic surgeon in New York who specializes in lip lift and hair transplant surgery. He has been named one of the top 5 lip lift surgeons in the United States, is listed in the prestigious SuperDoctors New York™ registry, and has appeared on the Dr. Oz Show, where he discussed the state-of-the-art hair transplantation procedure.
