Bigger upper lip. Should I go for fillers or a lip lift?

The picture that you are showing lifting your lip is essentially what a lip lift achieves. It not only creates a more full red lip, but also decreases the amount of visible white lip. I recently wrote a blog post about lip lifts if you are interested that I have attached. One major benefit to a lip lift is that it is permanent. You will have a visible incision after surgery, however after the healing process these incisions are virtually invisible when performed correctly. Best of luck!

Based on your photos, it appears a lip lift might be the best option for you. This procedure accomplishes a few things - it shortens the philtrum between the base of the nose and the upper lip, increases the mucosal (red) show of the lip, and allows for more tooth show when you smile. The results are also permanent, while fillers typically only last a few months before the treatment needs to be repeated. I encourage you to schedule a consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon who has the expertise to produce the best possible result for you.

If you want you upper lip more triangular, as shown in your photograph, a lip lift would be adequate. 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. This procedure is permanent and will not require repeated injections. This procedure takes less than 1 hour to perform under local anesthesia and costs $3,000.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.