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Long Lower Part of Face- Lips Hang Lower Than Desired, What Can Be Done?

californiagirl0000Mar 10, 2012
I have a long face. The distance between my nose and eyes seem to be in harmony, but my mouth sits low on my face. My upper lip hangs over my front teeth and there's a good amount of distance between the tip of my nose and my cupid's bow. What are my options (non-surgical or otherwise) for reducing this distance with both the upper and lower lip? Is it possible to raise the lower lip too? Thanks.

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Dr. Marialyn Sardo, MD
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Answered on Mar 13, 2012
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Dr. Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired)
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Mar 13, 2012
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