What surgery would be best if I wanted to fix my upper lip from overlapping my bottom lip and for a fuller look?

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Matthew Richardson, MD · Answer

Options for changing the appearance of the lips include filler injections, lip lifts, and others. The best choice depends on the patient's anatomy and the patient's desires/goals. An in-person consultation with a facial plastic surgeon who can review all of the surgical and non-surgical options with you in detail would be very helpful.
All the best,

Alexander Rivkin, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  Photos would be a great help in better assessing the issue at hand.  There could be many reasons for disproportionate lips (i.e. bone structure, dental anatomy, tissue anatomy, etc.) and therefore, it is best to have a specialist give you an in-person consultation. Fillers can usually achieve a symmetric look with little downtime and can be more cost-effective than having surgery.  Make sure to seek the advice of an experienced injector.  Best of luck!

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Mia. photos would help but sounds like I may recommend conservative lip augmentation with Hyaluronic Acid, like Juvederm Ultra plus to see if you like the look. Another option is fat transfer which is more permanent. It is done under local anesthesia and fat is usually taken from the lower abdomen or thighs. Studies show that at least 1/3 of transferred fat last forever. Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon in your area, Good Luck!

Joseph M. Perlman, MD · Answer

Without the benefit of a photo, I would guess that your upper lip has lengthened which is typical as someone ages. In addition the upper lip loses its volume. There are two different types of lip shortening. One requires shortening through an incision along the upper lip order and the other along the base of the nose. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure.

William Marshall Guy, MD · Answer

Hello Miahallen,To get an idea of what can be done either high quality photos or an in person examination would be needed.  There are permanent and temporary options and different ways to go about correcting the mouth area.  A lot of it depends on what everything looks like.I hope this helps and good luck.

What surgery would be best if I wanted to fix my upper lip from overlapping my bottom lip and for a fuller look?

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Answer: A combination of lip shortening and filler

Answer: A combination of lip shortening and filler

Answer: What surgery would be best if I wanted to fix my upper lip from overlapping my bottom lip and for a fuller look?

Answer: What surgery would be best if I wanted to fix my upper lip from overlapping my bottom lip and for a fuller look?

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What surgery would be best if I wanted to fix my upper lip from overlapping my bottom lip and for a fuller look?

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Answer: A combination of lip shortening and filler

Answer: A combination of lip shortening and filler

Answer: What surgery would be best if I wanted to fix my upper lip from overlapping my bottom lip and for a fuller look?

Answer: What surgery would be best if I wanted to fix my upper lip from overlapping my bottom lip and for a fuller look?

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