Best way to shorten philtrum? Would a lip lift show too much teeth? (photos)

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What would be the best procedure for me to reduce the length between my nose and lip? At rest, my teeth are pretty exposed, which I like. But would a lip lift show too much teeth? I would want something permanent, so I haven't really considered fillers.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

The best way to shorten the philtrum would be a lip lift.  However, you are showing several millimeters of incisor show already.  This will show even more and you may be dissatisfied.  You may want to consult with a cosmetic dentist about shorten the length of your teeth.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

you will have too much lip show and I think it will give your face a "fake" look. I suggest fillers, plasma pen, and at home dermarolling (see link).  Best, Dr. Emer.

Farhad Rafizadeh, MD · Answer

Your philtrum does appear to be relatively long, but your teeth are low and you show a significant amount of teeth when your mouth is open. The best procedure to reduce the distance between your nose and your lip is a subnasal lip lift. A lip lift will shorten your philtrum, but it will increase your teeth show. I could show you how much more teeth would be visible after examining you in person. I divide the candidates for the lip lift procedure into three categories. 1) Super-candidates 2) Candidates 3) relative candidates. You belong to this latest group. A conservative lip lift could shorten your philtrum slightly and increase your teeth show to an acceptable level.

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