Smile looks downturned: what can I do to improve it? (photo)

Hello ggsanaz, your philtrum distance - hence your upper lip show- is definitely going to benefit from a liplift because the upper lip is droopy and removing more silicon alone is not going to suffice. whether or not combining liplift with extra silicone removal is the right question i believe....

I recommend a lip lift because the distance between your nose and upper lip is great. A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Teeth show when smiling, should be the most critical component of deciding whether patient is a candidate for a lip lift. If teeth show is satisfactory, there is no indication for lip lift in most cases. Hope this helps.

Yes, you are an excellent candidate for a lip lift. The distance between your nose and upper lip is great. Also, the upper lip is quite thin. A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and...

It is normal and youthful to see 3-4 mm of tooth show at rest. I would recommend a traditional lip lip to allow for 11-13 mm of lip length. In the profile photo, it appears that you have a deep mentolabial fold. That usually means that your lower facial height is short. You might also benefit...

You would be a candidate for a lip lift. A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.