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Best solution for my lip incompetence and high upper lip - rhinoplasty, genioplasty, Botox, or something else? (photos)

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I struggle with lip incompetence. My lips don’t close naturally at rest, and I have visible strain in my chin (mentalis muscle) when trying to close them. My nose appears short and high, with visible nostrils and an upturned tip. When I pinch my nose or pull the columella downward, my upper lip rests in a better position, and my lips close more easily. Is this issue caused by my nose (e.g., a high nasal tip or tension on the columella) or something else, such as my jaw or lips muscles?

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