Will I have issues closing my mouth after a lip lift? (Photo)

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Will I have issues closing my lips together after a lip lift? My philtrum is about 20mm in the center and I plan to have a lip lift to reduce the length. At the moment my lips don't naturally close at rest. I have to very lightly strain to keep them closed, and it causes my chin to dimple very slightly.

David K. Isaacs, MD, FACS · Answer

You may have what’s called lip incompetence. One cause of lip incompetence is a dental protrusion, such as an overbite, overjet, or buck teeth.

A lip lift done correctly should not in and of itself cause issues closing your lips.

But in your case, I would refer you to one of my dentists for an evaluation prior to the lip lift. We work in tandem to give our patients the best care.

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

It is normal and youthful to see 3-4 mm of tooth show at rest. I would recommend a traditional lip lip to allow for 11-13 mm of lip length. In the profile photo, it appears that you have a deep mentolabial fold. That usually means that your lower facial height is short. You might also benefit from a lengthening genioplasty for your chin. This would also reduce the dimpling when you smile.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

I have never had a patient have a problem with closing their mouth after a lip lift.  A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Based on these photos, I am not sure that lip lift is good procedure for you. You already have problem keeping your lips closed, what will be further compromised with lip lift? Indication for lip lift is not always based on distance between nose and lip! In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon familiar with this procedure , is recommended. Good luck.

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