How can I fix my crooked lips? Left side is higher & fuller than right (Photos)

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The left side of my mouth is higher and fuller than on my right side, it is especially noticeable when I smile. What can be the cause of this and can lip fillers fix that?

Laurie A. Casas, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Lip filler can be used to address asymmetry by adding volume to specific areas, creating a more balanced appearance. Strategically injecting filler to the side that is less full and has more volume loss can correct noticeable imbalances.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Your lips are asymmetrical, one side is lower than the other and the corners are slightly turned downward. You would benefit from a lip lift. 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.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Ricardo Pocurull, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.
Asymmetry is a very common on the face, including the lips with natural anatomy. 
To address this you can try two different methods or both in combination- a "lip flip" and lip filler. 
Lip flips use a neuromodulator like botox into the the muscle that makes your lips pucker. This allows more "pink" of your lip to flip up and show. More may be injected into the side that appears lower. 
Filler can be injected into the side of the lip that appears smaller to add volume to even them out. Or even to add overall volume to your lip and more would be needed on the smaller side. 
Good luck!

Berlin Beauty Medical Aesthetics · Answer

The combination of a neurotoxin like Botox (or a similar product) and lip filler can work together effectively to address issues like lip asymmetry. Here's how the two treatments can complement each other:
Botox for Asymmetry: Botox can be used to relax specific facial muscles, which can help correct asymmetry issues. For instance, if one side of your mouth tends to lift more than the other when you smile, Botox can be used to weaken the stronger muscle temporarily, creating a more balanced and symmetrical smile.
Lip Filler for Volume: Lip filler, on the other hand, can be used to add volume and shape to the lips. If your lips are naturally uneven in size or shape, lip filler can be used to plump up one side slightly to achieve better balance and symmetry.
Combined Approach: By combining these treatments, a skilled practitioner can tailor the procedures to your specific needs. Botox can help address dynamic muscle-related asymmetry, while lip filler can enhance lip volume and shape, further improving overall facial symmetry.
It's essential to consult with a qualified and experienced medical professional who can assess your unique facial characteristics and develop a personalized treatment plan to correct lip asymmetry effectively. They can determine the appropriate balance of Botox and lip filler, if needed, to achieve the desired results while maintaining a natural and harmonious appearance.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

We all have facial asymmetry to some degree.  Fillers can help to enhance the lips and improve asymmetry.  It is important to select an experienced injector to help you achieve the look you are wanting.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

The human face is asymmetric. When individuals see midline structures, as being uneven, it’s usually not the midline structure that has the asymmetry, but rather the rest of the face.
Asymmetry is normal, and the human brain is accustomed to seeing it.
During embryological development, the two sides of the face develop independently from each other, and eventually fuse in the midline. If you take computer-generated symmetrical faces and look at them carefully, you’ll see that they have an eerie, unnatural, and in many ways unattractive appearance.
Your lip is symmetry is most likely based on facial skeletal structure, which is a symmetric as baseline. This is extremely common and ALL people have facial asymmetry.
Any attempt at simplistic soft tissue manipulation, such as the use of Fillers or botox, will not fix the primary asymmetry, which is based on bone structure, and instead create a secondary soft tissue asymmetry.
I suggest you except your face as being normal and recognize that everyone around you has similar degrees of asymmetry.
Avoid the temptation to try to treat this.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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