Will lip repositioning surgery (for gummy smile) change the shape of my lip in anyway? Especially when I rest my face.

Hello, thank you for your inquiry! In order to fix this issue, one procedure that is recommended to patients is a lip lift. A lip lift is a surgical procedure that shortens the space between the nose and top of the lip (philtrum). This is recommended for patients who want to add height instead...

Lips often heal this way. You can ask your doctor for a kenalog (steroid) injection. A small amount of steroid (less than 0.1 cc) should soften that area.

Cece, I appreciate your concern and while physical exam is optimal, your photos demonstrate that you would most likely benefit from lip reduction surgery. This would address your lip incompetence, correct it and also improve the shape of your lips by decreasing their overall size. The procedure...

Although it may not be very visible, middle of Cupid's bow seem to be out of line with columella and tooth crease. Correction of separation between teeth may be one of the solution; possibly moving lip/frenulum's insertion. In person consultation with good dentist and board certified plastic...

You can try a small amount of filler such as Restylane or Juvederm on the smaller side. Do not undergo any surgery for the lip, it can create more problems.RegardsDr. J

Hi there, thanks for reaching out. Generally I consider the thin upper lip and 'gummy' smile to be most reliably treated with non-surgical options using a combination of botox and filler. In my experience, generally 1 syringe of filler is enough to give you fuller lips. Your provider...