I’d like to know if having a direct lip lift will result in giving me a gummy smile? (Photos)
February 17, 2024
Asked By:Dynamic189770 in Kilsby, England, United Kingdom
I already have maximum teeth show when I smile so can’t risk any more teeth show as that will result in gummy smile. Is there a way to have a direct lip lift but not increase the teeth show whatsoever? I am wanting to shorten the philtrum and give myself a bigger top lip, Question regarding direct lip lift only please ? Thank you
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Answers (2)
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A conservative lip lift about 4 mm as well as a muscle lift will likely not change the distance very much between your nose and your lips, but will give you more incisive show. So muscle supplication I may be a good way to give you more incisive show with very little distance change between your...
I always prefer is to see the patient for a preoperative examination and create a plan accordingly. Based on what I see from your photos, you seem to be a suitable candidate for a lip lift. The distance between your lips and nose is suitable for a lip lift procedure. Of course, a lip lift...
A lip lift is a cosmetic procedure aimed at enhancing the appearance of the lips by shortening the space between the nose and the upper lip, which can create a more youthful and fuller look. However, if you have lip incompetence (difficulty closing the lips at rest), it's important to proceed...
