I Have a Big Long Mouth. How Do I Make it Smaller? (photo)

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I have a big mount that gets long especially when I Talk Laugh or Smile. Can I make my mouth smaller or Proportionate? and if there any risk to loose my Natural Smile after the surgery. and how much it will cost? how is the recovery? To be honest I've never had any plastic surgeries. Also, my upper lip is slightly smaller than the lower, how can it be fixed? and how much $?

Gerry Curatola, DDS · Answer

There are certain genetic features which I do not advise altering by plastic surgery. We all have certain self image concerns-e.g.: when I was younger I would have preferred to be six foot two inches tall and blond. Instead I am five foot seven inches and had dark hair (now greying)- lol. Based on the photos you submitted, you actually have a big smile with full lips that give a strong masculine appearance.In fact, most patients want a bigger smile! My advice is not to surgically alter the shape of your mouth or your lips. Like surgery around the eyes, many times this alters shape and balance of facial features that create a more unnatural look.

Andy Shieh, DMD · Answer

You have a great smile and no reason to have it shortened or make it smaller.  You'll have new issues if you do any mouth reduction surgery.  As matter of fact, sewing your lips shut is a surgery that I've never even heard of or seen US plastic surgeons or any oral surgeons will do unless it's from trauma accident.  Keep your big smile. As far as your then upper lip or you like your upper lip larger.  That's simple.  We can do som Juvederm Ultra XC to plump them up.  Many men plump their lips now.

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