I already have semi-full lips as you can see from the photos, but for my ethnicity (african american) they are small, and they don't match my facial features. For a more balanced look, I considered Rhinoplasty but decided rather than make my nose smaller, I want fuller looking lips to match it. I have such a big face that making my nose small to match my lips would only emphasize it. What do you recommend? Photos: My current lips vs my ideal lips; the distance between my lips & my nose
Answer: Lip Lift There are surgical and non-surgical approaches to lip augmentation. Non-surgical approaches include botox (slight lift, reducing gum show) and filler (volume restoration). Surgically, you can have two separate incisions under the nose (italian), one incision under the nose (bull horn), one incision at the red/white upper lip junction (gull wing) or two separate incision at the corners, or a combination, depending on your desired look and anatomy. My preferred surgical technique is called the Elelyft, which is a version of the bullhorn approach.
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Answer: Lip Lift There are surgical and non-surgical approaches to lip augmentation. Non-surgical approaches include botox (slight lift, reducing gum show) and filler (volume restoration). Surgically, you can have two separate incisions under the nose (italian), one incision under the nose (bull horn), one incision at the red/white upper lip junction (gull wing) or two separate incision at the corners, or a combination, depending on your desired look and anatomy. My preferred surgical technique is called the Elelyft, which is a version of the bullhorn approach.
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Answer: Lip lifting to increase upper lip height and decrease the length of the white lip The short answer to your question is that an upper lip lift, if done correctly, can achieve more show and size of your upper lip while also decreasing the amount of the white or cutaneous part of your upper lip (skin between the lip and nose). As long as you do not have healing or scarring issues, the incisions are along the crease of your lower nose and are not seen and you can lift the lip up to see more of the red part of the upper lip. I would recommend a consultation with a facial plastic surgeon in your area.
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Answer: Lip lifting to increase upper lip height and decrease the length of the white lip The short answer to your question is that an upper lip lift, if done correctly, can achieve more show and size of your upper lip while also decreasing the amount of the white or cutaneous part of your upper lip (skin between the lip and nose). As long as you do not have healing or scarring issues, the incisions are along the crease of your lower nose and are not seen and you can lift the lip up to see more of the red part of the upper lip. I would recommend a consultation with a facial plastic surgeon in your area.
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September 1, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty, no lip surgery Based on these photos, you seem to have quite nice, proportional lips. I do not think that further augmentation (you may try fillers to see how it looks) or a lip lift, would improve your facial balance. Rather conservative ethnic rhinoplasty may help. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in nose/lip surgery is recommended. Good luck.
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September 1, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty, no lip surgery Based on these photos, you seem to have quite nice, proportional lips. I do not think that further augmentation (you may try fillers to see how it looks) or a lip lift, would improve your facial balance. Rather conservative ethnic rhinoplasty may help. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in nose/lip surgery is recommended. Good luck.
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August 31, 2019
Answer: Ethnic lips Thanks for writing,The best answer will come form an in person, face to face, three dimensional, evaluation of your entire face. Also the discussion should center on what is reasonably obtainable and what you desire. I believe in the KISS principle, Keep It Simple Stupid, do the easy, simple, repeatable, reversible (if necessary) things first. Otherwise you’ve crossed a bridge and based on the surgery it’s not reversible and your stuck. Find a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who can discuss all this with you and help you make an accurate decision for yourself. Good luck Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS
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August 31, 2019
Answer: Ethnic lips Thanks for writing,The best answer will come form an in person, face to face, three dimensional, evaluation of your entire face. Also the discussion should center on what is reasonably obtainable and what you desire. I believe in the KISS principle, Keep It Simple Stupid, do the easy, simple, repeatable, reversible (if necessary) things first. Otherwise you’ve crossed a bridge and based on the surgery it’s not reversible and your stuck. Find a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who can discuss all this with you and help you make an accurate decision for yourself. Good luck Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS
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