What can I do to fix/improve my lip incompetence? (Photos)

Question

I’m a female between the age of 18-24 years old and my lips don’t rest closed naturally. I have to consciously lift my bottom lip in order to have my mouth closed, but this causes a little dimpling around my chin. I have straight teeth and have never had a gummy smile; nor have I ever been a mouth breather. I do have a minor open bite however it is not my tongue that causes it (as my orthodontist confirmed to me) I’d like to know what I can do to improve this look cosmetically.

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

Typically problems like yours are related to breathing and tongue position.
Start treatment with an Oral Myofunctional Therapist who can then guide you to an educated airway dentist or orthodontist.

Do not let anyone amputate teeth but you can consider Epigenetic Orthopedics with a DNA Appliance.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Cece, I appreciate your concern and while physical exam is optimal, your photos demonstrate that you would most likely benefit from lip reduction surgery. 
This would address your lip incompetence, correct it and also improve the shape of your lips by decreasing their overall size. The procedure is done in the office, under local anesthesia, and it takes about one hour. Recovery is usually one week, as postop, the lips are quite swollen. Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon with lots of experience with lip surgery, good luck!

What can I do to fix/improve my lip incompetence? (Photos)

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