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Am I a good candidate for a lip lift?

RealSelfMember9852208Oct 27, 2020
Hello, I am wondering am I a good candidate for a lip lift. I have long upper lip and my philitrum is pretty flat too. However, I already have some dental show. Can I still get a lip lift (I want a subtle one) or will I look weird and show way too much teeth? I don't plan on getting anything done while braces are on because that affects lip shape. Thanks in advance!

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