I've never had good teeth show due to a recessed and narrow maxilla. I have a lip lift scheduled in a few months. I just had full veneers done which gave me more teeth show when smiling. My philtrum length is 15.5mm and the plan was to remove 5mm. I only have about 1mm of tooth show at rest. No fillers. I feel based on my front view I still could benefit from a lip lift, but not sure based on my smiling photos as my smile line goes high and I now have decent tooth show.
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In addressing your concerns about an uneven lip lift with fat transfer, it's important to explore several potential options for achieving a more balanced appearance. Here are some suggestions to consider:
Consultation with a Specialist: First and foremost, I recommend scheduling a consultation...
Dear Ahnsohee,
Thanks for asking your question and uploading your photos. You have tried all non surgical options to improve your goals it sounds like. A conservative lip lift can shorten your philtrum show without showing more teeth. A conservative lip reduction of 5 mm would shorten your...
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. The lip lift should not pull the nose down and should not widen it.
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Gary Horndeski, M.D.
