Reducing my Cupid's bow and evening out my Vermilion border. (Photo)

Question

Im always asked, "are you okay?" Or told, "smile!" I feel I have a strong Cupid's bow, pointy at the tips of the bow and my Vermilion borders are straight down, I feel my lips make me look like I'm always upset, sad, depressed and mean. My Vermilion borders are also uneven. What would you suggest to make me look less depressed and mean?

Dennis Wolf, BScHons, MBBCh, MRCSEd · Answer

You have a great Cupids bow and lovely Vermilion border.
If anything you require just a little volume to the upper lip.
Less is more......

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear lm3,I perform a lot of lip injections with fillers such as juvederm and it works great. Many times I need to put more in one side than the other to attempt to even out the vermillion border (The red line of the lip). This helps provide more symmetry at times.
Another Option: For patients looking for a more long lasting result, I recommend fat grafting. That is, using your own bodies fat to make your lips naturally look more shapely. The bonus is that the results last many many years.
In general, I avoid using permanent prosthesis because I find that the lips are such dynamic and sensitive structures, the end result is not natural.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Fillers will show us what you want then go to implants to make it permanent and natural looking.

Ray Bayati, MD · Answer

Hello,
Fillers are great to add volume and improve any unevenness.
I would be also interested to see if you need volume in cheek area. that would offer fresh look and lift up your lower mouth (around lips)
Lip fillers can improve the unevenness and add volume and improve contouring.See an ExpertRay Bayati, MDSacramento Area, California

Alain Michon, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and pictures. Dermal fillers can easily be used to soften the cupid bow and improve symmetry of the lips. Please see an expert. All the best, Dr. Michon

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