Best lip lift procedure to reduce area from nose to lip?

My biggest expectation in getting a lip lift is to greatly reduce the area between the base of my nose and upper lip (while avoiding uneven nostril show), and I'm starting to have second thoughts about which type of lip lift procedure is best.  I'm not worried about a visible scar, I plan on taking good care of the incision and makeup covers quite a lot. So, what is the best type of lip lift procedure to achieve this?

Best lip lift procedure to reduce area from nose to lip?
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A: Upper lip lift, lip shortening, lip augmentation

Jeffrey S. Epstein, MD

From the photo, you appear to be a  wonderful candidate for the upper lift lip. Not only can the distance from the bottom of your nose to the upper lip be reduced by as much as 4 to 6 mm, the central one-third of your upper lip will be aesthetically rolled up and out.

A: Lip Lifts

Anil R. Shah, MD

I agree with other answers. Other factors to consider are the relationship of the nose to the white portion of the lip. If the nasal spine and columella are retracted the white portion of the lip may appear longer and this can be improved. In some patients, placing more emphasis on the red part of the lip... more

A: Gull wing lip lift

Brent Moelleken, MD

Often the lip-nose distance can be shortened with a gull wing lip lift. This is a technically difficult procedure and exquisite care must be taken on closing the incisions. It can be a powerful and wonderful procedure for the right patient.  Or it can be a rabbit-like disaster, depending on how it is... more

A: Lip Lift:

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

There are two general approaches to the lip lift Most of the better (in my opinion) lip lift procedures place the scar at the just beneath the nostrils. There are various names for this but the general pattern of skin removal looks like a bull's horns. However, caution must be used in the amount of lift,... more

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