I have smaller upper lip so I can't close my mouth like a normal person. Is there any permanent solution for that?

Hi Mark,The landmarks you speak of, the philthral columns, are part of the defining features of the upper lip and cupids bow. Recreating this in cleft lip patients is an extreme challenge and there are many surgeons who have dedicated their whole careers to this part of the body.That being said,...

Thank you for your question and for sharing your concern. For dermal fillers like Restylane or Juvederm, I would not recommend waiting any period of time after stopping Accutane or even while on Accutane. This would be very different if I was combining dermal filler's with any energy device...

Nokie,This is an interesting problem. Has this always been this way? have you had any botox?Lip injections most likely would make it worse if your goal is to see more teeth but would help augment your lips.Dr. Daniel BarrettBeverly Hills, CA

I would not recommend any lip implantation if you depend on your lips to play music.Perhaps try filler when you have some time off from playing so that you can see if it interferes without having to depend on them.Dr. Daniel BarrettBeverly Hills, CA

Modern lip fillers are clear, so Restylane, Juvederm or Perlane can cause lumps, but will not cause white spots. There are, however, normal white glands within the lip and vermillion. They are often seen as small white dots along the edge of the lips and are more concentrated near the corners of...