Can I get a non surgical lip/nose lift for more tooth show? (Photos)

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When I smile, only half of my top teeth show, my top lip covers them and I believe I have a hanging columella which also means not all my teeth show, when I use my finger to lift my nose tip then more show. At resting position, none of my top teeth show. Are there any non surgical options for this at all?

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Hi! Thank you for sharing your concerns and photos—they really help in understanding what you’re describing. From what you’ve shared, it sounds like the issue is a combination of upper lip length/tone and the position of your nasal tip/columella, which is why lifting your nose with your finger shows more teeth.

Non-surgical options are somewhat limited but there are a few possibilities:

Botox or neuromodulator injections: Small amounts can be used to subtly lift the upper lip (sometimes called a “lip flip”), which can help show more teeth when smiling.

Dermal fillers: Carefully placed fillers in the upper lip can provide slight lift and more volume, which may improve tooth show at rest or during smiling.

Combination treatments: Sometimes a subtle lip flip plus strategic filler can give a more noticeable effect without surgery.

It’s important to keep in mind that non-surgical options can give subtle improvements, but they typically won’t achieve the same dramatic lift as a surgical approach.

Your photos and description suggest a thoughtful, conservative approach might help enhance your smile naturally, but expectations should be realistic.

Can I get a non surgical lip/nose lift for more tooth show? (Photos)

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