Will Lip Lift Make Gummy Smile Worse?

Question

Unsmiling I have minimal teeth show and a somewhat long upper lift, which I imagine will be exacerbated when I have a rhinoplasty (which I intend to). Will having the lip lift make me have more of a gummy smile? Here is a picture of a (somewhat relaxed) smile. Thanks!

Scott Young, DDS · Answer

At this point, when you smile you show a small amount of gum tissues and your teeth are short.  A lip lift would definitely make this situation worse and you would develop a really gummy smile.  Botox may be an alternative that would help with your concerns.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Yes, having a lip lift can increase a gummy smile. I would not personally recommend this in your condition given the limited information provided.

Alex Farnoosh, DMD · Answer

A lip
lift will expose more of your gums and create more of a gummy smile. Others
have suggested getting BOTOX injections, which weaken the muscles that lift
your upper lip. That will produce a more relaxed smile, but remember that BOTOX
is a temporary treatment that usually wears off after about 3 to 4 months. Good
luck to you.

Houtan Chaboki, MD · Answer

Yes, as plastic surgeons have already stated, an upper lip lift will increase the gummy smile. A lip lift with cosmetic surgery would not be appropriate for younger patients like yourself, whereas lip enhancement with lip injections is generally a better idea.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Botox might bring down your upper lip so that you have less of a gummy smile but the lip lift would make it worse.  Sincerely,

	David Hansen,MD

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