What Can I Do About my Top Lip? (Male) (photo)

asked 8 months ago by datoreozz
Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
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Tags: costs, options, recovery, speech

Does my top lip look normal? If not, what could I do to correct it? I think the way it sticks out may affect my speech, because it is difficult to pronounce "r's", and it may tie into my top lip sticking out. Is it possible that it is affecting my speech? Also, how much would it cost and what would be the recovery time?

6 answers to What Can I Do About my Top Lip? (Male) (photo)

Normal Lip Shape Varies

Hi datoreozz: without front photos and evaluation of lip level as related to your teeth, whether your upper lip is "normal" is really difficult to evaluate. however, the side view looks fine. your upper lip is thin and overhangs the lower lip a bit but this is likely related to a strong upper jaw projection. i would be likely to discourage a lip shortening procedure without further information since it would requie a scar under the nose and the skin... more

Mary C. Herte, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Lip Augmentation and Speech

While the photo does not allow full view of your lips, you may want to consider a dermal filler. However, without a proper consultation including a physical examination we would not know if there are other functional issues that my be leading to your speech concerns.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.drkrisreddy.com

Top lip shape what can be done, lip fillers, and other options exist

Your lips are a little open and this might cause this picture to show that you lip may be more protruding than what you like or what is in the normal range. I don't think it looks terribly off. You might need some more volume in the upper lip to get it to relate to your lower lip better. More pictures and a real consult would be the best option for you. Here is a video on perma lip augmentation that offers more longer lasting results that might interest you. We have more videos for you... more

Philip Young, MD
Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

Lip Asymmetry

A number of things cause lip asymmetry, including lack of jaw projection, which is what it appears you have from the minimal photograph provided. Your speech problem may also be related to bony problems. The lip does not usually cause the problem you mention. You need to see a Plastic Surgeon who is experienced in Craniofacial surgery for an evaluation.

Robert T. Buchanan, MD
Highlands Plastic Surgeon

Top lip look normal?

Your question has both functional (speech) and aesthetic (upper lip appearance) components. Relationship of upper and lower lip projection largely a reflection of upper and lower jaw and dental relationship, described in cephalometric terms. Regarding impact on speech, more likely oropharyngeal anatomy (rather than lip anatomy alone) influential. See a speech therapist for evaluation. Frontal view(s) of lips required to more thoroughly understand lip aesthetics, and determine whether or... more

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Solution for top lip

Based on the photo provided, you may be a candidate for a lip lift procedure. More information would be required to say if this is affecting your speech. However, the lip lift would definitely improve the appearance.This procedure is designed to raise the upper lip up and remove space between the bottom of the nose to the top lip. I perform this procedures several times a month and it is performed under local anesthesia. Many patients fly in and stay for 2-3 nights. You... more

Ricardo Rodriguez, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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