Am I a good candidate for lip lift at 18 with gummy smile? (Photo)

This is one of those unique procedures that I do. We can remove lip under the nose and from inside the mouth to improve lip show and shape.

These are 2 completely different procedures. You appear to have a long philtrum (distance between nose and upper lip), but you have nice upper and lower lip volume. A Lip Lift will shorten the distance, enhance the volume of your upper lip, and can increase your tooth show. It does leave a...

It’s difficult to comment without a photo. Generally speaking, fillers are more likely to make your upper lip protrude than a lip lift. A lip lift will shorten the distance between your nose and your upper lip, and can give you more tooth depending on the case. Best of all, it can avoid the n...

When considering rhinoplasty, especially in conjunction with procedures like buccal fat pad removal and a lip lift, it's crucial to evaluate how these changes will harmonize with your facial features. Here are some points to consider: Facial Harmony: A skilled surgeon will assess your facial...

The benefits of an upper lip lift are that it does allow you to see more dentition and teeth and it is a permanent procedure versus fillers. The objective of the surgery is to remove excess white or cutaneous upper lip in order to create more red lip show. It does appear that you have a smallish...

The short answer to your questions is that a lip lift is the best treatment to shorten the philtrum— lifting the middle 2/3rd of the upper lip. Filler is more appropriate for changing the the generalized shape of the lip or lifting the corners of your mouth. A chin implant is best to...