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

Dear bri lpw, as a surgeon who performs liplifts very frequently i want to assure you its too early to decide. how a liplift looks at one month and how a liplift looks on the long term. please take your time for soft tissues to settle down and after 3rd month and 6th you'll hopefully like what...

A lip lift foes 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners. Your nose will help conceal the scars. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.

It's understandable to feel concerned about persistent swelling after a scarless lip lift. Given that the swelling has persisted for 16 months and previous interventions have not resolved the issue, it may be beneficial to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist who...

A lip lift can only be assessed with your mouth slightly open, but at rest. However, there is a good chance that you will benefit from this. I do many many lip lifts, and we also have good experience with microcoring (Ellacor). Both can be used. The microcoring will provide a more modest lift...

To achieve more upper teeth show, the following procedures might be considered: 1. Lip Lowering/Reverse Vestibuloplasty: This procedure involves lowering the upper lip to cover less of the teeth. It is typically performed on patients with a high lip line or 'gummy smile'. 2. Orthognathic...

It is possible to extend the lip lift laterally. The tissue taken from the outside of the nose-face junction can be used as a flap to lay inside the alar incision. This will widen the nostrils while pulling them outward more laterally from the skin excision. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.