Am I a good candidate for a lip lift? 18 mm philtrum (photos)

Question

Given my amount of upper tooth show, can I still get an upper lip lift? My philtrum is quite long at 18mm and I’m 23. I’d like 5-6mm, is this possible given this cursory look at my teeth?

Steven Curti, MD · Answer

It is very difficult to tell with the cropped pictures but 18 mm does measure on the longer side, however 5-6 mm is very short. Designing the amount to take and leave is one of the most important parts of the lip lift procedure. I typically tend towards leaving 10-14 mm depending on the age, nasal shape, lip shape, tooth show and patient desires. I would recommend setting up a consultation with a surgeon who can take good measurements and preform an assessment to let you know what is possible.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Am I a good candidate for a lip lift? 18 mm philtrum (photos)

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