My upper teeth do not show when I talk or smile. Any suggestions? (photos)

What you are describing is being recognized more and more by the general population (and plastic surgeons, hopefully) as one of those "signs that you can reveal your true age", just like the hands. Lifting the lower lip is still one of the confounding problems yet to be fully and reliably solved...

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce...

Thank you for your question. Yes, a lip lift procedure can be carried out on African American patients however it is worth discussing with your operating surgeon how wounds have healed in the past as this will indicate how the subnasal scar would look darker than a patient with a paler skin tone...

Thank you for your question. At the age of 16 I would advise against plastic surgery, you are still growing and your appearance will continue to change over the course of the next few years. Your lips are full and have great symmetry, I would not suggest altering with surgery.

Thank you for your question.  Based on the photos, I do think a lip lift will help you with your goals.  I would also consider dermal fillers as a first line if you are worried about surgery.  I would make sure that your parents are aware of your concerns and accompany you with on...

If you are nervous before your surgery, I would recommend revisiting your surgeon to ask any questions you may have.  If you are still nervous, then you may want to consider a second opinion.