Lip lift for tooth show without vermilion increase: possible? (Photos)

Thank you for your question and photos. The best way to shorten your philtrum and increase tooth show is with a nasal base lip lift. This procedure will remove excess skin at the base of your nose, shortening your nasal to vermillion length. This has a high patient satisfaction, and the scar is well hidden in the nasal crease.

It is possible to perform a lip lift procedure with minimal changes to the upper vermillion. It just requires finding a surgeon who can utilize a technique that can allow for this to happen.

Short answer, yes. There are different techniques to perform a lip lift to achieve the results you are looking for. I'm sure you've mostly seen the classic "bullhorn" technique which would alter the amount of pink lip shown, which is what you want to avoid. However, there are other techniques that those of us experienced in lip lifts, could discuss with you to achieve your desired outcome.