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

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wiiinterJul 25, 2022
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?

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Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Yes, you are an excellent candidate for a lip lift. The distance between your nose and upper lip is great. Also, the upper lip is quite thin. 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...

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Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS

It is normal and youthful to see 3-4 mm of tooth show at rest. I would recommend a traditional lip lip to allow for 11-13 mm of lip length. In the profile photo, it appears that you have a deep mentolabial fold. That usually means that your lower facial height is short. You might also benefit...

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Gary M. Horndeski, MD

You would be a candidate for a 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. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.

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Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS

The changes from a lip lift surgery are permanent. Generally, the smile is unchanged after surgery. Most patients show the same amount of teeth smiling after surgery as before surgery.

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Tim Neavin, MD

Yes, you can get a lip lift with filler present in the lip. If it's a lot, it may be advisable to dissolve it. If it is just a syringe, it shouldn't be concerning.

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Jason Emer, MD

This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. Buccal fat pad gives slimming not symmetry. Masseter botox will make you slimmer and make the jawline more loose. Fillers help give shaping and contouring. If you want perfect or close to perfect symmetry...

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