I’ve been looking into the lip lift procedure for about 5 years, watching the methods evolve, etc. My philtrum measures to about 17mm. I do fear however nothing can be done for me due to my upper lip being almost proportional in size (and sometimes larger) to my lower lip. I personally do not like the lip filler look. Can someone please tell me whether or not my upper lip size would prevent me from a aesthetically pleasing outcome? Thank you in advance.
August 15, 2022
Answer: Lip reduction, not a lift It does not appear that lip lift will do anything for your lips. There is discrepancy in the size of your lips; your upper lip is slightly larger than lower. reduction of the upper lip may improve lip balance and appearance. Good luck.
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August 15, 2022
Answer: Lip reduction, not a lift It does not appear that lip lift will do anything for your lips. There is discrepancy in the size of your lips; your upper lip is slightly larger than lower. reduction of the upper lip may improve lip balance and appearance. Good luck.
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Answer: Yes - lip lift candidate Dear Enopahcrasj,Thanks for asking this question. You are a good candidate for a lip lift. Your lip philtrum measures 17 mm, and can be reduced to 12-14 mm, depending on your exam. This will allow an improvement of the upper lip. Filler can be added to the lower lip to augment it. A lip lift will help shorten the distance between the base of your nose and the top of your lip. It would also increase the dental show at rest. A lip lift is done under local anesthesia (~60-90 mins), or can be done with sedation. It is a permanent procedure. The incision is placed under the nose and heals very favorably if done by an expert. Social downtime is 1-2 weeks because of lip swelling. The results are immediate. Notably, 1) shorter distance from the base of the nose to the top of the lip, and 2) increased red lip show at rest. I recommend you see a board-certified facial plastic surgeon like myself. I hope this helps!
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Answer: Yes - lip lift candidate Dear Enopahcrasj,Thanks for asking this question. You are a good candidate for a lip lift. Your lip philtrum measures 17 mm, and can be reduced to 12-14 mm, depending on your exam. This will allow an improvement of the upper lip. Filler can be added to the lower lip to augment it. A lip lift will help shorten the distance between the base of your nose and the top of your lip. It would also increase the dental show at rest. A lip lift is done under local anesthesia (~60-90 mins), or can be done with sedation. It is a permanent procedure. The incision is placed under the nose and heals very favorably if done by an expert. Social downtime is 1-2 weeks because of lip swelling. The results are immediate. Notably, 1) shorter distance from the base of the nose to the top of the lip, and 2) increased red lip show at rest. I recommend you see a board-certified facial plastic surgeon like myself. I hope this helps!
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