Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underLip Lift q&a

Is Lip Lift the Only Way To Show More Teeth? (Photo)

Loving6347Jan 30, 2024
I've been thinking about a lip lift because I don't show much of my upper teeth when I talk or smile. But I'm concerned that in the end it won't actually help because maybe it's a larger facial structure issue. I've noticed some aging celebrities whose upper lips have lengthened noticeably, but their teeth are still visible. Plus, I don't want to change the size or shape of my lip. So I'm wondering if I should nix this idea or look for another way. Thanks.

Answers (1)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Gary M. Horndeski, MD profile photo
Dr. Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.6 | 319 Reviews
Answered on Feb 5, 2024
Answer

More Lip Lift Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Tim Neavin, MD

Great job on the DM control! There is no contraindication for a lip lift based on your A1C. Please seek out a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience with lip lifts. I generally perform them under local anesthesia in the office.

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD

This incision / scar has widened a bit and is too low. You can have this revised right in the office. So, yes, I think that it is beneficial

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...

+3 answers
See all Lip Lift Q&A
See more Lip Lift Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE LIP LIFT GUIDE →