Is it possible for me to get a lip lift? If not, how can I fix the space? (Photos)

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Lip lift with dental show?

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Only on the basis of in person evaluation one could decide whether lip lift would be right procedure to improve your smile and dental show. In cases like yours, resection of the upper portion of orbicularis muscle and minimal remova of the skin would be an option. In person or telemedicine consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure is recommended. Hope this helps.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Steve Laverson, MD, FACS · Answer

Your upper lip may appear vertically long because it is proportional, as it should be, with your vertically long maxilla (midfacial bones).  Because it will increase your already ample upper incisor show, upper lip lift is contra-indicated unless your maxilla is vertically shortened by an orthognathic procedure.  If you believe you have excessive dental show when smiling, neuromodulator treatment into levator labii muscles may help.

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