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I have a long philtrum, long teeth and gummy smile (Photo)

bananacandy24680Dec 12, 2023
What permanent procedure would I need to get on top of a lip lift in order to correct my gummy smile, while making sure my teeth don't end up looking too long? I am open to filler and botox to correcting gummy smile/repositioning my teeth, but I don't want to have to commit to repeated injections for the rest of my life. I would wan't some sort of other surgery as well.

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Dr. Zoran Potparic, MD
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