Hi! I have quite an issue. I have never been able to fully smile with my teeth as my upper lip has always been kind of droopy. I have been thinking about getting a lip lift but my upper lift is already quite big and I don’t necessarily want to add much volume to it. However, it seems I would need to pull it up quite a lot to be able to fully smile (especially frustrating after having braces for years in highschool!). Any guidance would be so so so appreciated. Thank you.
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These are 2 completely different procedures.
You appear to have a long philtrum (distance between nose and upper lip), but you have nice upper and lower lip volume.
A Lip Lift will shorten the distance, enhance the volume of your upper lip, and can increase your tooth show. It does leave a...
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Generally speaking, fillers are more likely to make your upper lip protrude than a lip lift.
A lip lift will shorten the distance between your nose and your upper lip, and can give you more tooth depending on the case. Best of all, it can avoid the n...
When considering rhinoplasty, especially in conjunction with procedures like buccal fat pad removal and a lip lift, it's crucial to evaluate how these changes will harmonize with your facial features. Here are some points to consider:
Facial Harmony: A skilled surgeon will assess your facial...
