I'm having such a hard time choosing between surgeons in US that specialize in liplifts. I really love the before & after results from 2 different doctors. Both explain they have developed a technique that provides minimal scarring and natural results. Even though there is a description on their website, I really don't have the medical/professional background to decide which one would give the best, long lasting results. Thank you for your opinion on the matter!
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Short answer: Yes
A lower lip advancement on your left lower lip is an option. You need to accept the risk of scarring just as you do for the upper lip lift.
Gary Linkov, MD
The short answer to your question is that an upper lip lift, if done correctly, can achieve more show and size of your upper lip while also decreasing the amount of the white or cutaneous part of your upper lip (skin between the lip and nose). As long as you do not have healing or scarring...
Short answer: No
The ideal candidate for the Elelyft, or upper lip lift, is someone with a philtral length of 14mm or longer, no upper dental show, and/or a thin upper lip. The nasal base to mouth width ratio needs to be taken into consideration to avoid leaving the lip corners down...