Could I benefit from a surgical lip lift?

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Do you think I could get results similar to my fingers lifting my upper lip (see photo) via a surgical lip lift?

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

It depends on a few factors. The distance between the base of your nose and upper lip is an important measurement to determine if you be a candidate. Also, the amount of tooth show "at rest" is another important factor. I would recommend making a consultation with a surgeon who performs the procedure.

Gary Linkov, MD · Answer

There are surgical and non-surgical approaches to lip augmentation. Non-surgical approaches include botox (slight lift, reducing gum show) and filler (volume restoration). Surgically, you can have two separate incisions under the nose (italian), one incision under the nose (bull horn), one incision at the red/white upper lip junction (gull wing) or two separate incisions at the corners, or a combination, depending on your desired look and anatomy. My preferred surgical technique is called the Elelyft, which is a version of the bullhorn approach. The ideal candidate for the Elelyft, or upper lip lift, is someone with a philtral length of 13mm or longer, no upper dental show, and/or a thin upper lip. The nasal base to mouth width ratio needs to be taken into consideration to avoid leaving the lip corners down. In your situation, an upper lip lift would help give you a bigger upper lip as well as shortening the philtrum. Consult with an experienced lip surgeon for a complete range of options that are appropriate for your situation. Gary Linkov, MD Lip Specialist Manhattan

Leyla Arvas, MD · Answer

Hi, yes you can benefit from liplift. During the upper lip lifting surgery, the excess skin is removed, in order to shorten the vertical length. During the lip lift operation, an incision is made in the area where the upper lip meets the nose. The excess skin is removed through this incision. The look that you want could be seen after liplift.

Vasileios Vasilakis, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for the question. A lip lift is permanent, and although it can give you a good and natural result, I would recommend fillers first. If you are not satisfied with fillers, you can proceed to a surgical lip lift. I wish you the very best. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD. Fellowship-trained plastic surgeon.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

yes you are but you also can do fillers . in find lip lifts can look very unnatural I would try fillers first. also add plumping and hydration (see emeragecosmetics lip essentials). Best, Dr. Emer.

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