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I am not happy with a recent lip lift as I feel not enough skin was cut. What can you suggest? (photos)

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kw19Jun 18, 2014

My upper teeth still dont show and due to a previous jaw operation i show too much lower teeth as I have nerve damage, I would like to show more upper teeth but the surgeon said that was enough. What can you suggest please

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Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
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Answered on Jun 22, 2014
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Dr. Jon F. Harrell, DO, FACS
Dr. Jon F. Harrell, DO, FACS
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