Hello, I really need help deciding whether my philtrum is too short for a lip lift. I have been going back and forth for years trying to decide and I feel so stressed. My issue is I have no upper tooth show when my mouth is at rest and I wavy tooth show. Please help me decide.
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Hello, hope you are well. Based on the photos you provided, you would be a good candidate for a subnasal ("bullhorn") lip lift. With good surgical technique the scar is generally easily camouflaged, and inconspicuous when it heals. It is also an easier area to assist with scar modulation if...
Thank you for your question and photo. Yes, a subnasal (bullhorn) lip lift can be performed to shorten the philtrum and enhance upper tooth show, while minimizing changes to the vermilion. The amount of vermilion increase depends on the surgical technique and the amount of tissue removed, but...
This is the product of a generally older lip lift, which, unfortunately I see it all too frequently in my practice. The upper lip is gathered upwards towards the narrower nose, and the excess tissue bulk accumulates in the center. In contrast, the new 3-D lift elevates the lip via the 3 distinct...
