Am I a good candidate for a lip lift to correct tooth show and line under nose when smiling?

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I am planning a revision Rhinoplasty and I'm considering a lip lift with the procedure. I do not have a long philtrum but my tooth show is minimal. I would also like to address the line under my nose when I smile that appeared after my initial rhinoplasty. Can this be done or is this procedure

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners. It can also help with the line below your nose.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

lip lift will not help the line when you smile, that is from muscular movement and can be improved with botox and fillers but botox will flatten your lip. you can use the lip lift to give more teeth and lip show.  Consider daily hydration and plumping with lucy and co and nudeskin lip butter from emeragecosmetics (see link). Best, Dr. Emer.

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