Am I good candidate for a Botox lip lift? (Photos)

May 28, 2022

Ideally I'd like to avoid filler because of migration concerns and because my upper lip protrudes more than I'd like. My main concern is that when I laugh, my smile is extremely gummy (see last pic) and when I just smile, there is still a little gum show. I want something that will make my top lip fuller/more visible, hide my gums when I smile, and shorten my upper lip. I also feel like the width of my mouth at rest is really short. Is a Botox lip flip the way to go? Other suggestions?

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November 6, 2022

Answer: Addressing lip height and fullness

Peter Kally, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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November 6, 2022

Answer: Addressing lip height and fullness

Peter Kally, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
October 26, 2022

Answer: How Botox can address a gummy smile

Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 26, 2022

Answer: How Botox can address a gummy smile

Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 30, 2022

Answer: Botox for gummy smile

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 30, 2022

Answer: Botox for gummy smile

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 30, 2022

Answer: The so-called Botox lip flip is a unicorn. It does not exist.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
May 30, 2022

Answer: The so-called Botox lip flip is a unicorn. It does not exist.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
June 29, 2022

Answer: Temporary but can be effective

June 29, 2022

Answer: Temporary but can be effective

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