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Which procedure can lengthen a short upper lip so that it covers the teeth?

My lips are incompetent so my teeth show at rest. My jaw is aligned perfectly so im no candidate for a vertical maxillary surgery. I I've been researching and ive read botox can work and help lengthen my top lip?

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