Can you combine a lip lift and lip reduction to increase teeth show? (Photo)

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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.

Yannis Alexandrides, MD, FACS · Answer

After reviewing your pictures and the enquiry you have sent, I would recommend performing an upper Lip Lift surgery.  This procedure will improve the smile as well as the incisor show.  However, I would refrain from performing a Lip Reduction at the same time. I think this procedure may not be providing you with the best aesthetic outcome.

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

This is one of those unique procedures that I do. We can remove lip under the nose and from inside the mouth to improve lip show and shape.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You are an excellent candidate for 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.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Can you combine a lip lift and lip reduction to increase teeth show? (Photo)

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