I have small teeth and want my smile to be more pronounced. I’m think the lip lift surgery will help with that. Also, I have these small spider veins below one nostril, will that be a problem during a lip lift surgery? What doctor do u recommend for this procedure ? Is the shape and angle of my nostrils good so that the incision will be well hidden?
Answer: Lip lift candidacy First of, thank you for your pictures! Lots of questions, lots of questions! Couple things. So in order to determine whether your not you would be a good candidate we really have to evaluate your entire facial proportions. This is important because one particular measurement- or number - does not mean that you need to have things "fixed". A number does not give you beauty, and beauty is not measured by a particular number, remember! That being said, reasonable goals include improving tooth show and enhancing the lips. I can see how you may benefit from a lip lift catering to that. You are on the younger side, so you are right to be concerned about a scar. Most patients heal with an inconspicuous scar, but you are correct in determining that hiding the incision is of utmost importance. In your case its difficult to tell from the pictures themselves - I like to determine that based on motion of your lips during conversation, smile, and I do a couple of different maneuvers to try and help find the best place for the little incision. As a young patient, the decision to go forth with a lip lift is very personal, and there are many factors that go into the decision making process. I commend you for asking all the right questions! Best of luck going forward!
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Answer: Lip lift candidacy First of, thank you for your pictures! Lots of questions, lots of questions! Couple things. So in order to determine whether your not you would be a good candidate we really have to evaluate your entire facial proportions. This is important because one particular measurement- or number - does not mean that you need to have things "fixed". A number does not give you beauty, and beauty is not measured by a particular number, remember! That being said, reasonable goals include improving tooth show and enhancing the lips. I can see how you may benefit from a lip lift catering to that. You are on the younger side, so you are right to be concerned about a scar. Most patients heal with an inconspicuous scar, but you are correct in determining that hiding the incision is of utmost importance. In your case its difficult to tell from the pictures themselves - I like to determine that based on motion of your lips during conversation, smile, and I do a couple of different maneuvers to try and help find the best place for the little incision. As a young patient, the decision to go forth with a lip lift is very personal, and there are many factors that go into the decision making process. I commend you for asking all the right questions! Best of luck going forward!
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Answer: Lip lift Hello randomladyThis procedure may benefit younger and older patients alike. In younger patients, the procedure is typically used to avoid obtaining a plastic appearance with fillers. It is important to understand that not all lips will benefit from fillers. The lift gives the upper lip a lighter and more defined appearance with greater volume and tooth show. As you age, the upper lip loses volume and increases in length. When performed in older patients, the lift helps restore a more youthful facial balance and sensuality around the mouth. It also works wonders for improving lost lip volume as well as lipstick bleed lines and wrinkles.
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Answer: Lip lift Hello randomladyThis procedure may benefit younger and older patients alike. In younger patients, the procedure is typically used to avoid obtaining a plastic appearance with fillers. It is important to understand that not all lips will benefit from fillers. The lift gives the upper lip a lighter and more defined appearance with greater volume and tooth show. As you age, the upper lip loses volume and increases in length. When performed in older patients, the lift helps restore a more youthful facial balance and sensuality around the mouth. It also works wonders for improving lost lip volume as well as lipstick bleed lines and wrinkles.
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January 4, 2018
Answer: Yes - you are a candidate Lip lifting is a great procedure and it can be done for you. The actual measurement is less important than the amount of tooth show. See the video to learn more.
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January 4, 2018
Answer: Yes - you are a candidate Lip lifting is a great procedure and it can be done for you. The actual measurement is less important than the amount of tooth show. See the video to learn more.
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January 1, 2018
Answer: Am I a candidate for lip lift surgery? The space between my nose and upper lip is 1.5-1.6 cm Hello,Thanks for your question. Your pictures are very helpful both with lips closed, slightly apart, and in full smile. Your upper lip does look a bit long. A conservative bullhorn lip lift would probably serve you well. Your nostril shape and position is decent, but the scar would need to be placed higher into the shadowed areas of the sill to hide best.My biggest concern is that you don't see any upper gumline when smiling after a lip lift. You don't want to have a gummy smile, or be unable to close your lips naturally after lip lift. This is why I recommend a conservative amount of skin removal. Normal upper lip vertical height is typically 1.2-1.5cm, so you aren't too far off from perfect. Make sure you consult with a reputable facial cosmetic surgery specialist in your area for more information.Good luck,Dr. Shah
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January 1, 2018
Answer: Am I a candidate for lip lift surgery? The space between my nose and upper lip is 1.5-1.6 cm Hello,Thanks for your question. Your pictures are very helpful both with lips closed, slightly apart, and in full smile. Your upper lip does look a bit long. A conservative bullhorn lip lift would probably serve you well. Your nostril shape and position is decent, but the scar would need to be placed higher into the shadowed areas of the sill to hide best.My biggest concern is that you don't see any upper gumline when smiling after a lip lift. You don't want to have a gummy smile, or be unable to close your lips naturally after lip lift. This is why I recommend a conservative amount of skin removal. Normal upper lip vertical height is typically 1.2-1.5cm, so you aren't too far off from perfect. Make sure you consult with a reputable facial cosmetic surgery specialist in your area for more information.Good luck,Dr. Shah
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January 8, 2018
Answer: Am I a candidate for liplift surgery? Hello hshawky91
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January 8, 2018
Answer: Am I a candidate for liplift surgery? Hello hshawky91
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