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

Right after surgery, the lip lift results in swelling, which may stiffness the appearance of the upper lip but it returns to normal in one month. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Based on your photos, it appears a lip lift might be the best option for you. This procedure accomplishes a few things - it shortens the philtrum between the base of the nose and the upper lip, increases the mucosal (red) show of the lip, and allows for more tooth show when you smile. The...

It appears that distance between nose base and lip border is longer than acceptable. Any form of lip lift providing that it ends up with well hidden scar will do. Sometimes flaps from the nose base may be used to augment philtrum columns. Good luck.

Based on your photos, it appears you would be a very good candidate for a lip lift. This procedure would shorten the philtrum and increase mucosal show in the upper lip with long-lasting results. If you feel like you need additional enhancement after the procedure to address facial creases or...

I frequently combine a lip lift with injectable fillers to produce the best possible results. You would need an in-person assessment with an examination and measurements to determine whether you would be a good candidate for a lip lift. I encourage you to schedule a consultation with an...

For your question and the photographs. Based on what I can see, I don't believe that the V-Y or Bullhorn lip lift would be beneficial in your case in consideration of the fact that your upper lip / philtrum does not appear excessively long. If you wish to change possibly the dynamic of your...