Am I a good candidate for a lip lift? (Photo)

Thank you for your question about your lip lift.It is within the range of normal to have a smile that does not show the upper teeth.However certain things can cause this - Correction depends on the cause.It can be a long upper lip or a short upper jaw (maxilla) among other things.I suggest...

Thank you for your question about your lip lift.I am so very sorry you are unhappy with your lip lift.The lip cannot be lengthened after a lip lift.If it was done recently, as swelling subsides the lip length will increase slightly.Your photo suggests things are likely to be ok - but will take...

Hi and thanks for your question. I am not a big fan of either approach to rejuvenate the lip. The lip lift creates a scar which wasn't there in the first place. Fat is unpredictable and at least half of it resorbs within 6-12 months as well as occasionally looking or feeling lumpy. There are a...

Thank you for your question about your lip lift.Hypothetically speaking, yes - you can have a lip lift followed by a lip reduction later.This is an unusual situation - since most people with long upper white lip have thin red lips.Be sure your surgeon knows what if any, treatments you have had...

With Loss of the natural sill of the nostril base, there really is no way to recreate that distinct anatomic shape. The experience in cleft lip and nose surgery demonstrates how hard it is to recreate that area to look natural. It is probably to leave the sill area alone, not because it can be...

Thank you for your question about your lip lift.Yes, it is possible to only shorten the philtral part of the lip.It will tend to create a more marked cupid's bow.It should only be done if it will not distort the rest of the lip - a careful physical examination is needed.Hope you find this...