Will lip filler correct my M shaped top lip? (Photo)

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I've got a really weird shaped top lip. It looks like a long "m" upfront. My boyfriend's brother is very mean and ALL the time that I look like a bird to him because I have a big nose and a "beak" for a mouth. I've looked around the internet to see if my lip is fixable and I saw on one website where a "plastic surgeon" said my shaped lip would be hard to treat. I just wanted to see what someone else thought and if fillers would them look better.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I would highly recommend getting a formal evaluation with and treatment from a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and expert in facial sculpting. Technique is the key to a successful lip augmentation with fillers, so you'll want to see someone meticulous. An experienced physician will be able to determine which filler, how much filler, and which technique will give you the subtle result you're looking for. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

I appreciate your question and photos. I believe you could see a very good result with some well-placed filler to soften up the shape of the lips and add subtle fullness. This treatment is quick and does not involve downtime. Results last up to one year for some patients. For a more permanent improvement, you could also consider a surgical lip lift, which would shorten the philtrum (distance between the nose and upper lip) and increase the red show of the upper lip. I encourage you to schedule a consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon for further assessment and a customized treatment plan.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

It looks like the distance between your nose and upper lip is quite long. It appears you would benefit from 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. This takes less than 1 hour to perform under local anesthesia and costs $3,000.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

I would recommend that you see a facial plastic surgeon or another injector specialist in your area. It would seem like your best options would be to place a filler into areas that required augmentation or fullness to correct the deficient areas in the sides of your upper lip. Good luck in your area.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  You should be able to improve the M-shape of your lip with dermal filler but it will take time, and a couple of syringes of filler.  Be sure to seek out a specialist in consultation.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear AlexisAubrey,
I perform a lot of lip injections with fillers such as juvederm and it works great. Many times I need to put more in one side than the other to attempt to even out the vermillion border (The red line of the lip). This helps provide more symmetry at times.For patients looking for a more long lasting result, I recommend fat grafting. That is, using your own bodies fat to make your lips naturally look more shapely. The bonus is that the results last many many years.
In general, I avoid using permanent prosthesis because I find that the lips are such dynamic and sensitive structures, the end result is not natural.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

E. Ronald Finger, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. Your lip can be improved significantly with fillers. This will require injections with a technique called fencing just under the mucosa (the red part of your lip). I would seek a plastic surgeon with lots of experience with this. You can look up this treatment on the Internet.
Good luck. You can also get your nose improved if desired.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. You’re a great candidate for fillers to help reshape your top lip. Its very important to find a very experienced injector to ensure great results. Best wishes to you.
Dr. T

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

As long as you go to a plastic surgeon with experience in using fillers in the lip, you should have a desirable effect of the shape you want to see. Make sure you explain to the doctor what lip shapes you like and it's always a good idea to bring an example in the form of a photograph. Juvederm or Restylane are ideal products for such a use. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City plastic surgery

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