Why are my upper lips drooping, What options do I have to fix it?

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Over the recent years I feel like my gaps have grown broader; my lips sluggish; my upper lips are 'drooping' so badly as you can see in the pictures. It kind of looks like I have 2 upper lips. how can it be fixed? its even uncomfortable to talk.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Good day! Ask your doctor about lip shortening which has small incisions placed at the base of the nose under the nostrils. This shortens the distance between the nose and the upper lip and will also allow the lip to “roll out”, creating a more pouty look. Find a board-certified plastic surgeon that has extensive experience with your case and discuss realistic goals or other options such as fillers. Best of luck! #RealSelf100

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

The gap between your teeth has nothing to do with the length of the upper lip. The pictures posted seem to show a double lip deformity and that can be corrected and you will show more teeth.

Why are my upper lips drooping, What options do I have to fix it?

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