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The answer to your question is: MAYBE. Your simulation is valuable and suggests that yes, well done lip lift would nicely enlarge, pout, and evert your upper lip. Only in-person consultation can confirm this, and lower lip W-plasty or variation may be indicated to match upper lip.
Hello ashleyrulesThis 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.
An upper lip lift does three things:1. Shortens the distance of the base of the nose to the upper lip Vermilion.2. Allows your upper teeth to be seen, which is aesthetically beneficial in most cases.3. Everts the upper lip Vermilion (rolls it outwards) to a very minor degree. I tell my patients that if they are coming to me for an upper lip lift and expect a a good deal of added "real estate" to their upper lip, they will be disappointed. An upper lip lift will give you an alluring, model-type look as you see in the glossy fashion magazines. To get a complete assessment, a plastic surgeon needs to see you in person and also assess your upper lip against the backdrop of your upper teeth when your mouth is slightly parted.
Dear ashleyrules5511,I typically use Juvederm for my lip sculpting. There are two main focuses of lip injections, adding volume and actually sculpting the shape. Both involve injecting the filler in different areas of the lips and patterns.I would recommend finding a plastic surgeon to perform you lip injections. Most of my patients have results that last at least 6 months.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery
A lip lift is perhaps the best option for you. It will not look like what you are doing with your finger but it can improve the pout and show more upper teeth. A consultation in person or Skype can be helpful to give us more info to advise you. Best wishes
There are a number of factors that can play a role in assessing your candidacy for an upper lip lift - how much upper teeth show you have, the heaviness of your upper lip skin, and more. This will require more dynamic photo and or video review at a minimum.
Lip lift scars can be white and visible. Hidef protocols can help with visible lip lift scars on the face. I see a lot of these in my office in Beverly Hills. Surgery is often not needed if lasers and HIDEF scar revision techniques are introduced. In our office, we combine treatments starting ...
Dear Pinkwillow,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit a board certified plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice...
You may be a candidate for upper lip lift. This one photo doesn't provide enough information to make this call. We would love to see you in person or see more photos with your mouth slightly open, in good lighting, and showing the whole face to give you a more solid answer. The lower is...