I dislike the shape of my lips, they are uneven and downturned. Would a lip lift procedure help? (Photos)

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I’m 30 years old. My lips are wonky, and the shape of them isn’t very pretty. They are downturned, especially on one side. I feel also that my upper lip cover my teeth when I smile. And with my bottom lip, it seems to sink in and my upper lip can rest on top of it and cover it. In the photos I show a picture of me pushing up my bottom lip a little with my tongue and I think it looks better. Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thank you

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

A lip lift procedure could potentially address your concerns about the shape and appearance of your lips. This cosmetic surgery is designed to enhance the shape and position of the lips, often resulting in a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing appearance. Here are a few ways a lip lift might help:

Correcting Downturned Lips: A lip lift can help elevate the corners of the mouth, which may address the downturned appearance you mentioned.

Enhancing Lip Symmetry: If your lips are uneven, a lip lift can be tailored to improve symmetry by adjusting the shape and position of the lips.

Exposing More Teeth When Smiling: By lifting the upper lip, the procedure can expose more of your teeth when you smile, which might help with your concern about the upper lip covering your teeth.

Improving Lip Proportion: The procedure may also enhance the proportion between your upper and lower lips, creating a more harmonious balance.

It's important to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist who specializes in facial cosmetic procedures. They can assess your specific anatomy and discuss the best options to achieve your desired results. Additionally, they can offer insights into non-surgical alternatives, such as fillers, which might also help improve the appearance of your lips without surgery.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between the nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners. The procedure takes 1 hour to perform under local anesthesia and costs $4,000.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

I am not sure, based on these photos, whether you are good candidate for lip lift. However, if you do not show your upper teeth entirely when smiling, that should be a consideration for a lip lift. Only on the basis of in person or teleconference consultation, an experienced board certified plastic surgeon, could give you a more accurate answer. Good luck.

I dislike the shape of my lips, they are uneven and downturned. Would a lip lift procedure help? (Photos)

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