Hi, I have always struggled with having an asymmetrical smile and considering my options for getting that taken care of. In addition, I've always struggled with a double chin and I just.... don't want to anymore. Please let me know your thoughts on what could be a beneficial treatment for me.
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May 25, 2023
Answer: Several options
Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Many patients age with an increase of the upper lip length. An upper lip lift is a commonly performed procedure to decrease the length of the upper lip and show more of the front teeth. The surgery is performed in the office with local anesthesia or sedation anesthesia.
Thank you for your question. Of course an examination in person by an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist is required to properly answer your question.
That said if your lip asymmetry cannot be corrected by correction of your jaw issues, that a soft tissue filler may...
Your teeth and bone support the facial tissues. I suspect you have an underdevloped maxilla.
Need a picture of your upper jaw to understand if that is the problem.
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