Upper teeth don’t show when I open my mouth, have to strain to show them when I smile. What can be done to fix this?

Hello. You cannot have V-Y lip augmentation surgery because your outer white lip is too long. Fat injection will never work either, it will make your lips look like duck lips. Therefore, you need an endo-nasal planned external lip-lift technique. I’m the only triple board-certified facial p...

A lip lift surgery with the intent to raise the lateral portion higher would give you a more even amount of pink lip exposure. In your case, the lateral needs to be raised more than the middle.

Dear Enopahcrasj,Thanks for asking this question. You are a good candidate for a lip lift. Your lip philtrum measures 17 mm, and can be reduced to 12-14 mm, depending on your exam. This will allow an improvement of the upper lip. Filler can be added to the lower lip to augment it. A lip lift...

Most doctors will start with one-syringe to avoid overfilling. These fillers, (Volbella, Restylane, Juvederm) are good to create a symmetrical and full lip. PDO NovaThreads can also be used to improve shape and also provide lift. Fat or implants are a permanent alternative. I recommend getting a...

A downturned smile or permanent frown can be improved with a combination approach, including neuromodulators (such as Botox, Dysport, and Jeuveau), injectable fillers, and radiofrequency skin tightening treatments such as Thermage or Venus Legacy. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an...

Your now is asymmetrical and you need a rhinoplasty. At the same time, a lip lift can be done to raise your right corner higher. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.