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Would I Be a Good Candidate for a Bull Horn Lip Lift? (photo)

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retrovixenAug 11, 2012
I am 17 and I always hear about older people getting this procedure done, but I feel like even though I am younger this would make my face look considerably nicer. My bottom lip is fine in my opinion, but when I open my mouth and let my jaw relax, my teeth do not show, and I have almost NO shape to my upper lip at all. From the side especially it looks pretty bad. What do you think? Please excuse my chapped lips haha. Thank you.

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James M. Pearson, MD, FACS

Thank you for your question. The Lip Lift procedure is performed to accentuate the size and/or shape of the upper lip by removing skin from the region underneath the nose. As the distance is decreased between the nose and the lip, the red lip is 'lifted'. In appropriate individuals, shortening...

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Ronald J. Edelson, MD

You had a very tough case and I think your surgeon did a good job.  I would advise against any major revisions  on your nose but you might benefit from reducing the alar base using small skin wedge excisions.  As far as narrowing your philtrum is concerned, it would involve scars...

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