Would I benefit from lip advancement surgery? (photos)

Question

My lips are naturally very thin and it is worsening with age. A wonderful surgeon said I was not a candidate for a lip lift, (Incision under nose) so I abandoned that idea. But at a consult for a mini facelift recently, another surgeon strongly recommended a lip advancement along the vermilion border. It seems though that this is not a popular or recommended surgery. any advice is appreciated. I have tried and strongly dislike, fillers. Thank you.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

I recommend 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.

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

Based on the photos, I think that a lip lift would work very well for you; the length of your white lip and very little red lip show.  It would be my preference to perform a direct lip lift for you (at the vermilion border) based on the lines present in that location. So, I wholeheartedly disagree with the previous opinion.  A consultation is necessary to further elucidate this issue.

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