Would I benefit from a lip lift? Will a lip lift help with my top teeth showing more? (Photos)

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Hello, I have been researching lip lifts for a while now. I've always been very insecure about my lips and how my teeth don't show unless I smile a certain way. My bottom teeth show more than the top when I talk, the top will hardly show when I talk unless I'm smiling. I know that I have a crooked smile, my jaw is lower on right side. My biggest questions is, will a lip lift help with my top teeth showing more? Would veneers be better? Or a combination of the two? Thank you

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

The benefits of an upper lip lift are that it does allow you to see more dentition and teeth and it is a permanent procedure versus fillers. The objective of the surgery is to remove excess white or cutaneous upper lip in order to create more red lip show. It does appear that you have a smallish upper red lip and some excessive white upper lip that could be more balanced. I would recommend consultation with a board certified facial plastic surgeon in your area.

David K. Isaacs, MD, FACS · Answer

You would benefit from a lip lift because it will shorten the distance between your nose and upper lip, and it will also cause more tooth show.

One error I’ve seen is when veneers are made to increase the tooth show, but nothing is done with the upper lip. This will not improve your overall aesthetic and in fact can worsen it.

The best option is to see a Lip Lift surgeon like myself and a dentist. There are several cosmetic dentists in our area we can recommend and we will develop a customized treatment plan that will achieve your goals and overall aesthetic.

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.  You may benefit from a lip lift.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

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