I have a very long space between nose and thin lips. What is the best measurement of space if I consider a lip lift?

Thank you for your question. The most ideal angle between the nose and the upper lip, also called the nasolabial angle, should be between 95 to 110 degrees. The base of the nose should fall within the plane of two lines drawn perpendicular from the inner aspect of each eye. That is considered the ideal proportion of the nose. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.

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Joyce, great question.  I'm gonna answer as best I can without any pictures.  The key concept here is "harmony".  There are certain ratios that work very well (for example, the distance from the upper lip to the bottom of the nose should be the same as the distance from the bottom of the nose to the tip, etc), however, you have to use a combination of these in order to determine what will work with your face in particular.  I have had patients who have over projected noses, and therefore a 1:1 ratio does not work, while others who have a very prominent chin, and thus lifting too much with a modified lip lift for volume would make their lower face look too strong.  It all depends on what fits well with your face, as the lip lift is a very individual procedure, even though we use it as a great tool to rejuvenate the lower half of the face.  I hope some of this helps.  Best of luck! 

Hello!Thank you for your question! It is difficult to determine what treatment option may be best for you since I have not met you in person to fully-assess and discuss your goals. A lip lift (vermillion enhancement) is sometimes necessary to achieve facial harmony. However, non-invasive hyaluronic acid fillers (ie: juvederm, volbella, restylane) are also sometimes completely capable of restoring and augmenting the lip as well. I would schedule an appointment with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon to determine the best treatment outcomes based on the discussion of your goals. I hope this is helpful to you!Be well,Dr. Todd Hobgood, MD