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18 y/o, female - would lip repositioning be right for me? (Photos)

noelleeMar 13, 2022
(18yr old female) I am looking for a permanent option to fix my gummy smile ; I am aware of less invasive procedures with injections, but I am trying to stay away from that as I highly dislike needles and it doesn't last very long. I want to know if gummy smile surgery would be 'worth it' in my case. :) On a side note, I'm looking at a lip lift possibly in addition - would this be recommended?

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Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS

A LeFort surgery involves breaking the upper jaw under general anesthesia and moving it superiorly to hide the gummy smile. It usually involves braces and a dental malocclusion. Lip repositioning surgery can be done in the office and reduces the lip vestibule thereby limiting the activity of the...

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The shape of the lip does not change after the surgery for the gummy smile. It just brings the inside attachment of the lip lower on the gums to cover more of your gums and teeth. Regards Dr J

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Hello, thank you for your inquiry! In order to fix this issue, one procedure that is recommended to patients is a lip lift. A lip lift is a surgical procedure that shortens the space between the nose and top of the lip (philtrum). This is recommended for patients who want to add height instead...

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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD

Lips often heal this way. You can ask your doctor for a kenalog (steroid) injection. A small amount of steroid (less than 0.1 cc) should soften that area.

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Robert M. Tornambe, MD

Cece, I appreciate your concern and while physical exam is optimal, your photos demonstrate that you would most likely benefit from lip reduction surgery. This would address your lip incompetence, correct it and also improve the shape of your lips by decreasing their overall size. The procedure...

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