I am a 33 year old male. I have always had a slightly longer philtrum length but it seems to have increased in recent years, around 18mm. When I talk, my upper teeth are barely visible. I have to smile unnaturally hard to make the full teeth show. Would you consider me a candidate for a lip lift? I would only consider a procedure that is guaranteed to leave no scar.
January 24, 2020
Answer: Lip lift always leaves a scar You appear to be 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. The scar is placed at the nose-face junction and in the nostril to minimize visibility. If you only consider procedures that guarantee no scar then you should not do surgery. Every operation will leave a scar.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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January 24, 2020
Answer: Lip lift always leaves a scar You appear to be 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. The scar is placed at the nose-face junction and in the nostril to minimize visibility. If you only consider procedures that guarantee no scar then you should not do surgery. Every operation will leave a scar.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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January 24, 2020
Answer: Nose position is key I've been writing about, lecturing on, and doing lip lifts for years. The key has to do with the position of your nose. You have a pretty good crease under your nose and that should be a good place to hide the scar. There is always a scar but it should fade nicely.
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January 24, 2020
Answer: Nose position is key I've been writing about, lecturing on, and doing lip lifts for years. The key has to do with the position of your nose. You have a pretty good crease under your nose and that should be a good place to hide the scar. There is always a scar but it should fade nicely.
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