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Possible to Have a Lip Lift Without Increasing the Upper Vermillion Border?

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Sd2lvAug 5, 2010

I already have a full top lip, but I would like to increase the amount of teeth that show and also reduce the distance between the vermillion and the base of my nose. If this isn't not possible through a bullhorn lip lift is there a procedure that will reduce the upper lip/nose base ration and increase the amount of my top teeth that are able to be seen? Thank you

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