Lip Lift when a Frenectomy has been removed?

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There is no real "support" under my upper lip due to a Frenectomy as a child, and I also now (at age 58) have a horizontal line above my upper lip. Am I a candidate for the Lip Lift? or will my upper lip "sink" if pulled up? Also, as you can see from the photo, my lower lip is crooked ( I usually correct it with Juvederm) but can anything else be done?

Manish H. Shah, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,Thanks for your question. Yes, a lip lift is possible in this situation. My issue is that it doesn't seem like you have a long upper lip in your photo. A full set of photos and an in-person evaluation is best to determine you candidacy for surgery. The upper lip wrinkle won't affect your result. It will be moved up a bit on your lip. As far as your lower lip is concerned, that asymmetry can be improved with a vermillion border reconstruction and mucosal advancement. I would recommend that you consult with a facial cosmetic surgery specialist for more information.Good luck,Dr. Shah

Jeffrey Jumaily, MD · Answer

You may be a candidate for upper lip lift. This one photo doesn't provide enough information to make this call. We would love to see you in person or see more photos with your mouth slightly open, in good lighting, and showing the whole face to give you a more solid answer. The lower is asymmetric and Juvederm may be the right answer but again, it's better to see it in person. Best wishes.

Lip Lift when a Frenectomy has been removed?

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