Long philtrum over 20mm, flat looking lip, slightly upturned nose. Would I be a good candidate for lip lift? (Photos)

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Hey, I have a long philtrum over 20mm and my lip is positioned in a weird manner so it looks flat but it isnt. I also have slightly upturned nose and Im worried it might make it look more piggy-ish. Considering strongly this procedure as I want my top lip to show more! Thank you x

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

With a philtrum length over 20 mm, a lip lift can often enhance the balance of the upper lip and facial proportions by shortening the philtrum and increasing upper tooth and lip show. However, with a slightly upturned nose, the key consideration is the surgical design—especially avoiding excessive central lift—to prevent overexposure that could accentuate a “piggy” appearance. The procedure can be tailored to be more conservative and harmonious with your nasal shape, so an individualized surgical plan and careful incision placement would be essential to achieve your desired improvement while maintaining natural proportions.

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