Will Lip Lift Make Gummy Smile Worse?

asked 1 year ago by Indigo2788 in Morgantown, WV
Latest answer by Scott Young, DDS
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Tags: smile, female, gummy

Unsmiling I have minimal teeth show and a somewhat long upper lift, which I imagine will be exacerbated when I have a rhinoplasty (which I intend to). Will having the lip lift make me have more of a gummy smile? Here is a picture of a (somewhat relaxed) smile. Thanks!

5 answers to Will Lip Lift Make Gummy Smile Worse?

Gummy Smile Worse after Lip Lift Surgery

Yes, as plastic surgeons have already stated, an upper lip lift will increase the gummy smile. A lip lift with cosmetic surgery would not be appropriate for younger patients like yourself, whereas lip enhancement with lip injections is generally a better idea.

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Lip lift would worsen your gummy smile but botox might improve it.

Botox might bring down your upper lip so that you have less of a gummy smile but the lip lift would make it worse. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD

David Hansen, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Lip lifts can increase a gummy smile

Your gums already show above your teeth so a lip lift will only make this worse and therefore would be a mistake in your case.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Lip Lift Is Not The Answer

At this point, when you smile you show a small amount of gum tissues and your teeth are short. A lip lift would definitely make this situation worse and you would develop a really gummy smile. Botox may be an alternative that would help with your concerns.

Scott Young, DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist

www.woodlandsdentistry.com

SEE ATTACHED VIDEO: Lip lift and gummy smile

Yes, having a lip lift can increase a gummy smile. I would not personally recommend this in your condition given the limited information provided. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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