Lip Advancement Inquiry - Trouble Finding VY Surgeon + Help Choosing Procedure (22, with photos)

Question

Hello, I am a 22 year old female looking to increase the surface area (not necessarily volume) of my lips. I would like a harmonious shape which corrects the natural unevenness of my thin lips. I am interested in V to Y mucosal advancement, or possibly a lip lift if anyone thinks that would meet my goals. I attached a photo of what I would like my lips to look like. Does anyone know what procedure would work for me or who in California could make my lips look this way? Thank you :)!

Jacob Tower, MD · Answer

Hello, hope you are well. In your photos you shortened the philtrum and increased the portion of vermilion lip that is showing. I would recommend a conservative lip lift and augmentation of the upper lip. There are disadvantages to the V-Y technique--primarily the inability to shorten the philtrum, and the healing process will feel more prolonged (swelling, stiffness, etc).
Best,Dr. Tower

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

Based on your picture, you would be a great candidate for a lower V-Y, a medialized external corner lip lift (a lip lift only cannot achieve that look alone. This surgery not only elevates the corners of the mouth, but increases the red lip visible on either end of the upper lip ) and my special 3D lip lift (it is an ameliorated version of the traditional lip lift, resulting in a better outcome and less scarring) which should give you the outcome you aim for.

Randal Haworth MD from Los Angeles

Randal Haworth MD from Los Angeles

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 would be a good candidate for a lip lift.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Lip Advancement Inquiry - Trouble Finding VY Surgeon + Help Choosing Procedure (22, with photos)

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