What is the difference between lefort 1 and lip repositioning surgery?

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I would like to know how the end results differentiate from each other? Are there any potential drawbacks that make one more preferable over the other? My issues that would be adressed are gummy smile, incompetent lip as well as strained mentalis muscle. Thank you

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

A LeFort surgery involves breaking the upper jaw under general anesthesia and moving it superiorly to hide the gummy smile. It usually involves braces and a dental malocclusion. Lip repositioning surgery can be done in the office and reduces the lip vestibule thereby limiting the activity of the upper lip. A LeFort surgery will provide a better result but the surgery is more involved.

Somyos Kunachak, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi mikawhale,

Since you did not provide photos even for an initial assessment, the general answer to your question is that Lefort 1 involves bone repositioning (maxillary bone) while Lip Repositioning only involves the soft tissue. Lip repositioning is usually beneficial for mild cases (and it will have a shorter recovery period), while Lefort 1 is usually used for severe cases especially those with accompanying lip incompetence (cannot close mouth at rest or even with a force)

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