What can I do about my upper lip hanging over my teeth when I smile? (Photos)

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My upper lip hangs over my teeth when I smile and it's very unattractive. I had fat overhanging upper lips and I got lip reduction surgery over an year ago, but it's still obscuring my teeth

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Thank you for your question and photo. Looking at your photo you would benefit from a further lip reduction to reduce the protruding upper lip tubercle. Express to your surgeon your goals and what you want to achieve. All the best

Julia Stevenson, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Yes, a lip reduction would help you.  Most likely, the first procedure you had done was conservative, although I don't have a comparison for your initial appearance versus your current appearance. Also, it appears that the tubercle of the upper lip (the central part) is what should be addressed specifically.  All the best!

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