Can a long, flat philtrum be altered or fixed? Is it indicative of FAS? (Photo)

March 2, 2020
Asked By:Nee Nee 1 in Vancouver, Washington

Hello: I have a long, flat philtrum and thin upper lip. Is there anything that can be done? Also, I have read that this could be indicative of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and wanted to see if that is a possibility or cause. Thank you very much.

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March 3, 2020

Answer: Lip lift for long flat philtrum

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 3, 2020

Answer: Lip lift for long flat philtrum

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 3, 2020

Answer: Thin and long upper lips.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 3, 2020

Answer: Thin and long upper lips.

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March 6, 2020

Answer: Long phitrum, thin lip

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