When I talk/smile my top lip hangs over my top teeth and I want to show more of my top teeth An orthodontist suggests braces wouldn't help but possibly a frenectomy as they thought mine was low but was not sure. (pictures included) Another option I have come across is a lip lift Which would be the best procedure? Ultimately my goal is to show more of my top teeth when I smile. Thank you
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It depends on a few factors. The distance between the base of your nose and upper lip is an important measurement to determine if you be a candidate. Also, the amount of tooth show "at rest" is another important factor. I would recommend making a consultation with a surgeon who performs the...
Less and less surgeons do a V-Y plasty since the result is unpredictable. A modified lip lift is an excellent procedure to shorten the skin part of the upper lip, evert the lip like you are showing in the photo and increase dental show. When you have a long lip, fillers often don't do the trick...
Subnasal lip lifts, no matter how they are performed, have a very minimal impact on the corners of the mouth. This is a simple matter of geometry as the area of tissue removal is far inside from the line of pull from the tissue excision. Whatever minimal change noit can create may be enough for...
