My lips are very thin. It's not just volume, it's their short length, vertical & horizontal. I want a lip lift, but I already have a somewhat small/normal philthrum. Are there any techniques or options for lip lifts where the philthrum isn't impacted? I don't really have any upper teeth show & dont have a gummy smile. &lip fillers isnt something I want bc of migration and not permanent. I don't want permalip either bc of migration risks. Any other options
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I wouldn't typically recommend a surgical lip lift based on your photo. I typically recommend it for patients who have a long distance between the nose and upper lip, which is not present here. In my opinion, filler or fat transfer would be better options here.
The problem you have is that the vermilion border (the edge between the red and skin color of the lip) is blunted. That can happen with a lip lift of this type. The best option will be to do something to improve that area and give it more definition.
A small corner lip lift would help elevate the corners of the mouth. There is a incision right at the Vermilion border so sometimes it can be seen. A small amount of your own fat to the corners would also enhance the upward tilt of your corner of your smile.