An additional procedure that would enhance the result is laser resurfacing of the upper and lower lips and the area between the eyebrows performed in conjunction with other facial cosmetic procedures. Scar revision may also be appropriate. This procedure is considered cosmetic and therefore is not covered by insurance. The patient is responsible for payment. The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation.
All surgical procedures have some degree of risk.
Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasiona lly. Major complications are rare.