When I open my mouth, my upper teeth don't show at all. When I smile, I have no problem , but I have to literally smile for them to show. Also when I am talking to someone it looks weird because my teeth don’t show and it looks like I’m not even opening my mouth. I've had 3 or 4 times lip injections in the past, but very subtle things. Could you please advise if a lip lift is a suitable option for me or if there might be another solution to the problem?
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After 27 years of exploring, refining and pioneering many lip reshaping procedures, it is without question necessary to stabilize the lip to the deeper structures around the nose during a lip lift . Simply attaching it centrally to the septum often times results in a lepus (rabbit) deformity...
The timeline for these sutures to disappear can vary. Most types should start to dissolve or fall out within a week or two, although it may take a few weeks before they disappear completely. Some may even last for several months. The exact duration depends on factors such as the type of suture...
Based on your picture, you would be a great candidate for a lower V-Y, a medialized external corner lip lift (a lip lift only cannot achieve that look alone. This surgery not only elevates the corners of the mouth, but increases the red lip visible on either end of the upper lip ) and my special...