Can lip injections fix a crooked smile?

Question

I had injections of Juvederm by my Plastic Surgeon in my lips to help straighten my smile. When I smile my upper left lip basically disappears. Now, the right side is doing this. I called the surgeon and she said to wait 2 weeks for the full effect. Is that common? And will my lips actually even out to give me a full normal smile?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Swelling and bruising are common with lip injections and can take up to two weeks to subside.  It is standard advice to wait two weeks after injections before considering any further treatment to the lips.

Svetlana M. Danovich, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

It is very hard to answer your question without seeing you in person.  Fillers can help with asymmetry but to a certain degree depending on the main reason of your crooked smile . If it is just volume discrepancy , than results could be very impressive. 
"This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Dermal fillers are an excellent way to correct subtle asymmetries in the lips and I prefer the hyaluronic acid family of fillers, such as Juvederm. I recommend you see an expert to determine the best treatment plan for you. Best of Luck!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Dermal fillers are an
excellent way to correct subtle asymmetries in the lips and I prefer the
hyaluronic acid family of fillers, such as Juvederm. I recommend you see an
expert to determine the best treatment plan for you. Best of Luck

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Lip injections will be able to adjust for lip asymmetry in terms of volume, but it will not impact your smile asymmetry.

Can lip injections fix a crooked smile?

Answers (5)

Answer: Lip injections

Answer: Lip injections

Answer: Lip injections

Answer: Lip injections

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Juvederm

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Can lip injections fix a crooked smile?

Answers (5)

Answer: Lip injections

Answer: Lip injections

Answer: Lip injections

Answer: Lip injections

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Juvederm

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.