Do lip lifts cause gummy smiles when the perfect amount of teeth already show when smiling?

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If someone already had the perfect amount of teeth show when smiling, would a lip lift be recommended? Would a lip lift cause a gummy smile in this instance?

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Teeth show when smiling, should be the most critical component of deciding whether patient is a candidate for a lip lift. If teeth show is satisfactory, there is no indication for lip lift in most cases. Hope this helps.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

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.  It could cause a more gummy smile but you could compensate by not smiling so intensely.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Nilay Shah, MD · Answer

Hi! If you have a perfect amount of teeth showing when smiling then you may not require a lip lift. Lip lift reduces the gap between your nose and upper lip and pulls up the corners and may cause a gummy smile. However, you can consult a qualified surgeon for an assessment to know your options. Hope this helps.

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