I think my philtrum is too long for my face, I'd like there to be less space in between my nose and upper lip.
Answer: Lip Lift Hi there! Yes, a lip lift can help make your philtrum shorter. A lip lift involves an incision underneath the base of the nose. A certain amount of skin to be removed is measured and excised (on average, 3-5 mm). The suturing then shortens the upper lip (and philtrum) while also rolling the red lip to show more. The results tend to be natural if done carefully. Hope that helps!
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Answer: Lip Lift Hi there! Yes, a lip lift can help make your philtrum shorter. A lip lift involves an incision underneath the base of the nose. A certain amount of skin to be removed is measured and excised (on average, 3-5 mm). The suturing then shortens the upper lip (and philtrum) while also rolling the red lip to show more. The results tend to be natural if done carefully. Hope that helps!
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August 24, 2022
Answer: Lip lift A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners.
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August 24, 2022
Answer: Lip lift A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners.
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August 24, 2022
Answer: Lip lift based on this very limiting photo, I do not think that you would benefit from lip lift. You already have beautiful, full lips and lift will make upper lip even larger. Under the nose scar with your skin type may be visible more than you like. Good luck.
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August 24, 2022
Answer: Lip lift based on this very limiting photo, I do not think that you would benefit from lip lift. You already have beautiful, full lips and lift will make upper lip even larger. Under the nose scar with your skin type may be visible more than you like. Good luck.
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Answer: Lip lift can make your philtrum shorter Dear Mimilop,Thanks for asking this question. You are a good candidate for a lip lift. A lip lift will help shorten the distance between the base of your nose and the top of your lip. It would also increase the dental show at rest. A lip lift is done under local anesthesia (~60-90 mins), or can be done with sedation. It is a permanent procedure. The incision is placed under the nose and heals very favorably if done by an expert. Social downtime is 1-2 weeks because of lip swelling. The results are immediate. Notably, 1) shorter distance from the base of the nose to the top of the lip (shortens philtrum), and 2) increased red lip show at rest. I recommend you see a board-certified facial plastic surgeon like myself. I hope this helps!All the best,Dr. Sanan, MDAkshay Sanan MD Facial Plastic SurgeryDouble Board Certified
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Answer: Lip lift can make your philtrum shorter Dear Mimilop,Thanks for asking this question. You are a good candidate for a lip lift. A lip lift will help shorten the distance between the base of your nose and the top of your lip. It would also increase the dental show at rest. A lip lift is done under local anesthesia (~60-90 mins), or can be done with sedation. It is a permanent procedure. The incision is placed under the nose and heals very favorably if done by an expert. Social downtime is 1-2 weeks because of lip swelling. The results are immediate. Notably, 1) shorter distance from the base of the nose to the top of the lip (shortens philtrum), and 2) increased red lip show at rest. I recommend you see a board-certified facial plastic surgeon like myself. I hope this helps!All the best,Dr. Sanan, MDAkshay Sanan MD Facial Plastic SurgeryDouble Board Certified
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August 25, 2022
Answer: Lip lift - can a lip lift make my philtrum shorter? Based on the 1 nicely posted photo the response is YES1 Fee in the $2,500 ranges using only local anesthesia. Best to virtual consult with....
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August 25, 2022
Answer: Lip lift - can a lip lift make my philtrum shorter? Based on the 1 nicely posted photo the response is YES1 Fee in the $2,500 ranges using only local anesthesia. Best to virtual consult with....
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