I have a long philtrum and my upper lip disappears when I'm in a neutral/relaxed facial position. When I smile, more of my upper lip shows. My goal is to have more of my upper lip visible when my face is resting/not engaged. I've been considering getting a Botox lip flip, or lip lift surgery done. Would I be a good candidate for either of those?
Answer: Injectable treatments vs. surgical lip lift You could opt for both surgical and nonsurgical methods to achieve the goals you have expressed. Injectables like Botox and dermal fillers could produce very good, albeit temporary, results. These procedures do not involve any anesthesia or downtime, but the treatment will need to be repeated to maintain your results. A surgical lip lift would offer a permanent solution. This procedure is usually performed using local anesthesia and a small incision at the base of the nose. Recovery is usually about one week. I recommend scheduling a consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon for further assessment and treatment recommendations.
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Answer: Injectable treatments vs. surgical lip lift You could opt for both surgical and nonsurgical methods to achieve the goals you have expressed. Injectables like Botox and dermal fillers could produce very good, albeit temporary, results. These procedures do not involve any anesthesia or downtime, but the treatment will need to be repeated to maintain your results. A surgical lip lift would offer a permanent solution. This procedure is usually performed using local anesthesia and a small incision at the base of the nose. Recovery is usually about one week. I recommend scheduling a consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon for further assessment and treatment recommendations.
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Answer: Lip lift A Botox lip flip may give you a sense of what is possible with a surgical lip lift. However, a surgical lift is more powerful and long lasting. I typically include a session of laser resurfacing after surgery to minimize scarring.
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Answer: Lip lift A Botox lip flip may give you a sense of what is possible with a surgical lip lift. However, a surgical lift is more powerful and long lasting. I typically include a session of laser resurfacing after surgery to minimize scarring.
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August 6, 2020
Answer: Lip lift procedure Based on the photos it appears that your philtral columns are greater that 15 mm and that would make you a candidate for an upper lip lift. The ideal length should be 11-13 mm. The procedure will provide more tooth show and greater amount of pink.
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August 6, 2020
Answer: Lip lift procedure Based on the photos it appears that your philtral columns are greater that 15 mm and that would make you a candidate for an upper lip lift. The ideal length should be 11-13 mm. The procedure will provide more tooth show and greater amount of pink.
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January 7, 2022
Answer: You will be disappointed by anything other than a lip lift. Cactusgal,
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January 7, 2022
Answer: You will be disappointed by anything other than a lip lift. Cactusgal,
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July 14, 2020
Answer: Lip lift for long philtrum I recommend a lip lift. A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners.
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July 14, 2020
Answer: Lip lift for long philtrum I recommend a lip lift. A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners.
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