I have a long philtrum (2cm long) + bimaxillary protrusion, protruding big lips (from side profile). Lip lift? (Photo)

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I'm looking to harmonize my facial features for a better aesthetic. I've extracted teeth and gotten braces twice to push back my lips but the results are barely noticeable from my side profile. I also want a shorter philtrum because it is VERY long (2 cm) Would I benefit from a lip lift even though I already have big lips? Or should I try to balance my facial features by getting a chin augmentation or other fillers?

Farhad Rafizadeh, MD · Answer

Your philtrum is very long. I estimate it to be about 2.5 cm. Ideally, it should be less than 1.5 cm. This will help balance your face. In addition to the lip lift, you would benefit from some chin augmentation and possibly increased nasal tip projection. It would be best to see you and do a computer simulation for you to see the changes and decide if you like them.

Nabil Fakih, MD · Answer

Dear patient, yes Lip lift can help reduce the height and improve your upper lip shape. Mainly the upper lip should measure around 13 mm from subnasale to vermillion line. It is important to evaluate by your doctor and see how much he can resect to improve the upper lip height.

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