Am I a candidate for lip lift?

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Matthew Richardson, MD · Answer

A lip lift can be used in younger patients who simply do not have enough red upper lip showing or in older patients who have lost volume in the upper lip or feel as if the distance between their upper lip and their nose has lengthened over time.  I prefer to use a modified subnasal lip lift where the incision is hidden under the nose along the lip/nose junction. This will shorten the distance between the lip and the nose, resulting in a more youthful appearance and improved definition of the lip border.  Keep in mind that some patients will still need or want lip fillers for volume, but a lip lift helps primarily with shape. I always recommend having a consultation with a facial plastic surgeon to discuss individual needs and anatomy.  All the best,

Gary Linkov, MD · Answer

There are surgical and non-surgical approaches to lip augmentation. Non-surgical approaches include botox (slight lift, reducing gum show) and filler (volume restoration). Surgically, you can have two separate incisions under the nose (italian), one incision under the nose (bull horn), one incision at the red/white upper lip junction (gull wing) or two separate incision at the corners, or a combination, depending on your desired look and anatomy. My preferred surgical technique is called the Elelyft, which is a version of the bullhorn approach. 
The ideal candidate for the Elelyft, or upper lip lift, is someone with a philtral length of 14mm or longer, no upper dental show, and/or a thin upper lip. The nasal base to mouth width ratio needs to be taken into consideration to avoid leaving the lip corners down. 
Yes, you appear to be a great candidate for this procedure.
Consult with an experienced lip surgeon for a complete range of options that are appropriate for your situation.
Gary Linkov, MD
Lip Specialist
Manhattan

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.  I recommend an extended lip lift in your case.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

C. Blake Perry, MD · Answer

You are a candidate for a lip lift. You have some lengthening of the upper lip that could be decreased with a small incision underneath you nose. Best to see a specialist in your area.
Best of luck.

Ali Gurlek, MD · Answer

Greetings thanks for your question and photos,
you are a perfect candidate for a liplift surgery to reduce the space between your nose and lips

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