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You may be a candidate for an upper lip lift. Generally, the distance between the base of the nose and upper lip vermilion should be 11-13 mm. In addition, I like to see 3-4 mm of upper incisor "show" in repose. The surgery is performed in the office with local anesthesia or local anesthesia and sedation. The incision is well hidden beneath the nose.
Thank you for your question regarding lip repositioning!The short answer is "yes."An upper lip lift is a technique which involves a minimal incision at the base of the nose to shorten the lip distance from the nostril margin to the free edge of the upper lip.The best candidates are those with a long upper lip length and/or thin upper lip.The procedure does a very nice job of not only shortening this length but also everting the upper lipto give it more projection and fullness. And greater visibility of the front teeth.Often this procedure will be a long term solution that replaces lip fillers, lip flips and other treatments designed to contribute to a fuller lip.You look like a good candidate for an Upper Lip Lift! Take a look at the link for some examples.In good health,Ellen Mahony, MD
The lip is due to less tooth and bone support on the left vs right side. Both sides have Dark Buccal Corridors or the dark space between the teeth and cheek when you smile. This is usually due to a narrow maxilla. When you watch shows like CSI where they find a skull and do facial...
There are only two ways to correct lip incompetence, Reduce the underlying maxillary or mandibular height or augment the lip. The only real way to augment the lip is to increase the vermillion, and the amount that can be done is limited by aesthetics. (Elongating the philtrum would require...
The treatment options for a gummy smile include botox, traditional orthognathic surgery and ablation and repositioning of the upper lip. The first option is temporary and the second procedure requires braces and major surgery in the hospital. The third option is performed in the office with...
Tour upper jaw is very small and underdeveloped. You should investigate Epigenetic Orthopedics to grow a full wide healthy smile as well as a better airway.
Hi mikawhale, Since you did not provide photos even for an initial assessment, the general answer to your question is that Lefort 1 involves bone repositioning (maxillary bone) while Lip Repositioning only involves the soft tissue. Lip repositioning is usually beneficial for mild cases (and it...
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
