My mouth droops a little on one side and I have been told by a surgeon I have an asymmetric face. The doctor actually thought I had had an accident.
What is the surgery that can correct this to give symmetry to my face and in particular to stop the side of my mouth drooping?
July 30, 2017
Answer: Surgery for Drooping Mouth? Thank you for your question. The Lip Lift procedure is performed to accentuate the size and/or shape of the upper lip by removing skin from the region just underneath the nose. As the distance is decreased between the nose and the lip, the red lip is 'lifted'. In appropriate individuals, shortening this distance may impart or restore a more favorable balance to lips and face. Some degree of facial asymmetry is entirely normal. A Lip Lift or Corner Lip Lift may be employed to improve symmetry by 'shortening' or 'lifting' the side which appears to be positioned lower. However, there are several possible contributors to facial asymmetry and some contributors are more complicated than simple soft tissue excess. I would advise you to consult in person with a facial plastic surgeon with experience performing this procedure.
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July 30, 2017
Answer: Surgery for Drooping Mouth? Thank you for your question. The Lip Lift procedure is performed to accentuate the size and/or shape of the upper lip by removing skin from the region just underneath the nose. As the distance is decreased between the nose and the lip, the red lip is 'lifted'. In appropriate individuals, shortening this distance may impart or restore a more favorable balance to lips and face. Some degree of facial asymmetry is entirely normal. A Lip Lift or Corner Lip Lift may be employed to improve symmetry by 'shortening' or 'lifting' the side which appears to be positioned lower. However, there are several possible contributors to facial asymmetry and some contributors are more complicated than simple soft tissue excess. I would advise you to consult in person with a facial plastic surgeon with experience performing this procedure.
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January 8, 2015
Answer: Droopy Mouth The procedure that best treats drooping at the corner of the mouth is a corner lip lift. In very early, minimal instances, botox can be used to paralyze the corner depressors of the mouth to help elevate this area. However, a facelift, cheek lift or fillers will have no significant effect.
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January 8, 2015
Answer: Droopy Mouth The procedure that best treats drooping at the corner of the mouth is a corner lip lift. In very early, minimal instances, botox can be used to paralyze the corner depressors of the mouth to help elevate this area. However, a facelift, cheek lift or fillers will have no significant effect.
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