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Is lip reduction the way to go for upper teeth show? (Photo)

When i smile my upper teeth are not visible. Is lip reduction going to solve this?

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Dr. Andreas Ioannides, MD
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MChen5928.  The incision, and thus the stitches are placed on the inside of the lip, facing the mouth.  The lip is made of mucosa, not skin, and heals very well.  I use dissolveable sutures, which usually go away within one week.  Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!

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