I had a gull-wing lip lift (top and bottom) in 1998 and have always struggled with the very visible white scar. The left and right sides are also completely uneven on the bottom and the top, and when I apply lipstick it looks as if I have applied it way above my lip line. Is there anything that can be done about this?
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February 26, 2016
Answer: Are there any "fixes" for a bad gull-wing lip lift? (photos)
Thank you for asking about your lip lift.You could have a 4 mm lip lift but I worry that it will distort your lip.You already have a high cupid's bow and a lip lift will bring it higher.your photo shows good tooth show with your lips parted.A lip lift is also likely to make your upper lip turn...
Fillers are great for augmenting the lip, but they will not lift the lip in the same capacity as a lip lift. In fact, as you've noticed personally, the use of fillers can sometimes exaggerate a long upper lip and give the appearance of duck lips!If the space above your upper lip is too long and...
I am concerned that you are not seeing an ABPS-certified plastic surgeon, and instead are seeing a Dermatologist or physician with other non-plastic surgical training who is giving this advice.You have a thin upper lip, and mucosal advancement will not give you much lip fullness except in one...
