What can I do to correct excess upper lip hiding teeth when smiling? (photos)

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Whenever I smile the ?mucosa of my upper lip hides the top teeth. I used to have an “underbite” where the bottom row of my teeth would sit in front of the top. This was treated with braces and elastics. Just wanted to see what options are available. I have attached photos

Ruslan Zhuravsky, DO · Answer

Hello, A lip lift is certainly a consideration in a case like this, but I would be concerned about leaving the top lip too short. From these photos it looks like the top lip is already well proportioned and short. It also looks like the issue occurs more with smiling as the sides go up but the middle does not. Rhinoplasty with division of depressor septi muscle can cause this issue, or botox in this area. Other times it might be natural structure. In any case, a consultation with an experience lip lift surgeon would be a good idea to measure out the proportions and examine the dynamics of smiling. If a lip lift is considered, I would make sure to focus on adequate suspension of the obicularis oris muscle. Good luck!

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Only on the basis of in person It would be possible to decide whether functional lip lift is good procedure for you. Consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure is recommended. Good luck

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

You would be an excellent candidate for a 3D lip lift, which incorporates the technique of the OOS lip lift. It gives maximal control to the surgeon over the upper lip with long lasting results and a near invisible scars.

Of course, a consultation is necessary to assess your lips.

Best of luck !

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