I'm close to Chicago and considering having this done. I'm a 52 year old female who hates her upper lip and the great space between lip and nose. Can lip symmetry also be corrected and am I a good candidate?I want it to look completely natural (upper lip no more than 2/3 as full as bottom lip) and not rabbit-like, and would like the procedure done under local (had my upper blepharoplasty done under local) in-office. If satisfied with answer I will contact you about fees and more info. Thanks!
Answer: Upper Lip Contour Dear Yannzi The shape of the lip can be changed with surgery and with fillers. An upper lip shortening will make a nice change- as long as the lip and your teeth (upper dental arch ) are in a good relative position- this is hard to determine from your photo. if the lip is sitting below your teeth when your mouth is partially open, shotening the upper lip will improve the proportions. The shaping of the outer portion of your lip can be enhanced with fillers. These procedures may not make your lip perfect and the scar from the lip lifting surgery is a trade off- in many cases it heals very well. This can be done under a local and the sutures would be removed at day 4. With Warm Regards, Trevor M Born MD
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Answer: Upper Lip Contour Dear Yannzi The shape of the lip can be changed with surgery and with fillers. An upper lip shortening will make a nice change- as long as the lip and your teeth (upper dental arch ) are in a good relative position- this is hard to determine from your photo. if the lip is sitting below your teeth when your mouth is partially open, shotening the upper lip will improve the proportions. The shaping of the outer portion of your lip can be enhanced with fillers. These procedures may not make your lip perfect and the scar from the lip lifting surgery is a trade off- in many cases it heals very well. This can be done under a local and the sutures would be removed at day 4. With Warm Regards, Trevor M Born MD
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Answer: Lip Lift Good day! Thank you for providing photo with your query. I believe you are a good candidate for a lip lift. Ask your doctor about lip shortening which has small incisions placed at the base of the nose under the nostrils. This shortens the distance between the nose and the upper lip and will also allow the lip to “roll out”, creating a more pouty look. This procedure also drastically improves the aesthetic of one’s smile and facial proportions. It is tailored for each patient to create youthful, natural looking results that can create a more proportional smile and reduce the signs of aging around the mouth Find a board-certified plastic surgeon that has extensive experience with your case and discuss realistic goals and expectations. Best of luck! #RealSelf100
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Answer: Lip Lift Good day! Thank you for providing photo with your query. I believe you are a good candidate for a lip lift. Ask your doctor about lip shortening which has small incisions placed at the base of the nose under the nostrils. This shortens the distance between the nose and the upper lip and will also allow the lip to “roll out”, creating a more pouty look. This procedure also drastically improves the aesthetic of one’s smile and facial proportions. It is tailored for each patient to create youthful, natural looking results that can create a more proportional smile and reduce the signs of aging around the mouth Find a board-certified plastic surgeon that has extensive experience with your case and discuss realistic goals and expectations. Best of luck! #RealSelf100
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August 3, 2018
Answer: Lip Lift Based on your facial proportions you appear to be a good candidate for an upper lip lift. It can be done naturally and some asymmetry can be corrected, though please keep in mind that asymmetry is often what makes us beautiful.
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August 3, 2018
Answer: Lip Lift Based on your facial proportions you appear to be a good candidate for an upper lip lift. It can be done naturally and some asymmetry can be corrected, though please keep in mind that asymmetry is often what makes us beautiful.
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June 1, 2017
Answer: Lip lift candidate Thank you for your question and helpful picture. Yes, asymmetry can be corrected and the length of your philtrum reduced. It is important to remove just the right amount of skin from the sides to avoid the "bunny look" Please choose an experienced surgeon who performs these often as they do require a certain level of finesse. I always perform these under local anesthesia (injections) in the comfort of my office. Patients are awake and can drive themselves back home or to the hotel if from out of state. You are an ideal candidate for this procedure. I hope this information helps. Best wishes and kind regards,
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June 1, 2017
Answer: Lip lift candidate Thank you for your question and helpful picture. Yes, asymmetry can be corrected and the length of your philtrum reduced. It is important to remove just the right amount of skin from the sides to avoid the "bunny look" Please choose an experienced surgeon who performs these often as they do require a certain level of finesse. I always perform these under local anesthesia (injections) in the comfort of my office. Patients are awake and can drive themselves back home or to the hotel if from out of state. You are an ideal candidate for this procedure. I hope this information helps. Best wishes and kind regards,
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May 7, 2017
Answer: Good Candidate for Bullhorn Lip Lift? Thank you for your question. The Lip Lift procedure is performed to accentuate the size and/or shape of the upper lip by removing skin from the region underneath the nose. As the distance is decreased between the nose and the lip, the red lip is 'lifted'. In appropriate individuals, shortening this distance may impart or restore a more favorable balance to lips and face. Whether or not one may be a good candidate depends on more than a photo. One's overall health, potential satisfaction with the appearance of a shortened upper lip distance, and willingness to accept the associated scar should be considered.
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May 7, 2017
Answer: Good Candidate for Bullhorn Lip Lift? Thank you for your question. The Lip Lift procedure is performed to accentuate the size and/or shape of the upper lip by removing skin from the region underneath the nose. As the distance is decreased between the nose and the lip, the red lip is 'lifted'. In appropriate individuals, shortening this distance may impart or restore a more favorable balance to lips and face. Whether or not one may be a good candidate depends on more than a photo. One's overall health, potential satisfaction with the appearance of a shortened upper lip distance, and willingness to accept the associated scar should be considered.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: You might be a perfect candidate
Lip lift is usually a very rewarding and satisfying procedure in a right patient. It provides not only a lasting result but also more "pout" effect and lip shortening that is impossible to achieve with fillers only
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September 1, 2015
Answer: You might be a perfect candidate
Lip lift is usually a very rewarding and satisfying procedure in a right patient. It provides not only a lasting result but also more "pout" effect and lip shortening that is impossible to achieve with fillers only
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