Already have a lot of tooth show - can I still consider a lip lift? (Photos)

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Hello, Would I be a good candidate for a lip lift? I have large teeth and naturally have tooth show already. Is the lip completely cut under the nose, or is just a portion of the skin layer cut and reattached to the base of the nose, thus rolling upwards rather than shortening? I also have prominent nosalabial folds and jowls-- are those in anyway helped or hindered by receiving a lip lift?

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Good day! Thank you for providing photos with your query. A lip lift would expose more of your front teeth. Find a board-certified plastic surgeon that has extensive experience with your case and discuss realistic goals and expectations. Best of luck! #RealSelf100

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

A subnasal lip lift, while shortening the distance between the nose and the upper lip, it will increase tooth show. To prevent that from happening in your case you would need a simultaneous V-Y internal mucosal advancement to keep the smile line down at its current position of the teeth.

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