Hello! I feel like my lips are not that feminine and I am not a fan of the shape when I smile. I wish to have a more pouty, not big per se lips but a LIFTED lip corner, as I think it suits my whole look. Is there any way to achieve this? I have posted a picture of my lips as well as three pictures of what I would like. More heart shaped lips with smiling corners. Thanks
April 13, 2022
Answer: Changing mouth dynamics It’s pretty difficult to change mouth dynamics. Some providers may suggest Botox to weaken the depressor anguli Oris muscle. My own firsthand experience with this treatment has not led to lifting of the oral commissure but instead creates a wider smile during animation. There have been surgical procedures described to lift the corner of the mouth but they do not seem to have gathered popularity and surgical intervention probably has too much risk of undesirable side effects or lack of results in comparison to draw backs like visible scars etc. You can always try Botox of the depressor Anguli Oris muscle and see if you like it. Botox typically wear soft in a few months if you don’t care for the results. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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April 13, 2022
Answer: Changing mouth dynamics It’s pretty difficult to change mouth dynamics. Some providers may suggest Botox to weaken the depressor anguli Oris muscle. My own firsthand experience with this treatment has not led to lifting of the oral commissure but instead creates a wider smile during animation. There have been surgical procedures described to lift the corner of the mouth but they do not seem to have gathered popularity and surgical intervention probably has too much risk of undesirable side effects or lack of results in comparison to draw backs like visible scars etc. You can always try Botox of the depressor Anguli Oris muscle and see if you like it. Botox typically wear soft in a few months if you don’t care for the results. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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Answer: Lip filler Hello, and thanks for your question. I believe you are a great candidate for lip fillers and potentially botox. Most lip fillers last about 6-18 months, and Juvederm is one of our most popular lip fillers. Botox lasts 3-4 months and could be used in the corners of your mouth to elevate those areas and to achieve the look you want. Make sure you are going to an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. Please see my attached link on fillers. Best of luck to you! Sincerely, James Fernau, MD FACS Aesthetic Surgery Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Certified, American Board of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery Member: American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) American Academy of Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery (AAOHNS) American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) The Rhinoplasty Society
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Answer: Lip filler Hello, and thanks for your question. I believe you are a great candidate for lip fillers and potentially botox. Most lip fillers last about 6-18 months, and Juvederm is one of our most popular lip fillers. Botox lasts 3-4 months and could be used in the corners of your mouth to elevate those areas and to achieve the look you want. Make sure you are going to an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. Please see my attached link on fillers. Best of luck to you! Sincerely, James Fernau, MD FACS Aesthetic Surgery Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Certified, American Board of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery Member: American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) American Academy of Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery (AAOHNS) American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) The Rhinoplasty Society
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