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What procedure would help show more of my teeth when I smile? (Photos)

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dscarborough81Nov 18, 2018

I've noticed that the right side of my upper lip hangs more over my teeth than the left side. Is there any way to even this out and make my smile more symmetrical?

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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS

Hello kimlowoodYou are still in the early stages of recovery, final  result would be  seen after  the specified time, i would advice you visit or contact your plastic surgeon about this concern.

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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS

Hello hameddWe now have so many options both surgical and non surgical to create beautiful lips and a sexy smile. In general, we can reshape, rejuvenate and add volume. There are fillers, silicone implants, dissolving thread implants, lip lifts, lip reductions, peels, and then of course cosmetic...

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Ricardo L. Rodriguez, MD

I looked at your scars carefully. It looks like your surgeon tried to fix the tissues to the septum. This is a good thing. Your result will be long lasting. However, whenever you fix the lip to deep tissues of the nose, there is some swelling at the base of the nose. DON'T WORRY.  Permanent ...

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Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS

There is a way to reduce the size of your upper lip to allow better tooth show. It is called lip reduction surgery. The incision is underneath and inside and will provide exposure of your upper teeth when speaking. Ideally, we like 3-4 mm of tooth exposure at rest.

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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS

Hello LJYou are still in the earl  stages of recovery, i would advice you wait for the final result. i suggest you visit or contact your plastic surgeon about this concern.

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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS

Hello kiwiiIt is still too early to know the final result, i would advice yo visit or contact your plastic surgeon about this concern.

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