Previous work: Rhinoplasty (looking to possibly have revision) and Chin Implant in 2018. Filler a few times from 2010-2019 I have always felt my upper lip was long (no teeth show) and asymmetrical. I have tried to use filler to balance my face and smile but it hasn't worked. I have an overbite. I feel since having the rhino my lip looks even longer. What type of lip lift should I get? Can it fix the pulling to one side and the thicker side when smiling? What would be the cost range in SoCal?
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Maybe but ONLY in person detailed examination and measurements can determine if minor lip lift could achieve the desired results. The risks are scars and failure to attain desired results.
Correction of lower lip sag is challenging with essentially a soft tissue sagging sling between the mouth corners pulled down by gravity and chin muscle attachments. The combination of a V-Y mucosal advancement with a shortening vestibuloplasty can be an effective approach to it.
Any orthodontic treatment/ veneers should be completed before having a lip lift done. Lips are designed to provide you with the most optimal tooth show. No need to correct veneers afterwards,.
Piotr Osuch, MD, PhD