Lip proportion - is the rule of thumb that the lower lip should be bigger than the upper lip? (photos)

Dear lcp9,
I perform a lot of lip injections with fillers such as juvederm and it works great. Many times I need to put more in one side than the other to attempt to even out the vermillion border (The red line of the lip). This helps provide more symmetry at times.For patients looking for a more long lasting result, I recommend fat grafting. That is, using your own bodies fat to make your lips naturally look more shapely. The bonus is that the results last many many years.
In general, I avoid using permanent prosthesis because I find that the lips are such dynamic and sensitive structures, the end result is not natural.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

For most Caucasian women, lips look the best when the ratio of top to bottom lip height is 1:1.618. This ratio can be closer to 1:1 in women of different ethnicities. It also depends on your goals! Keeping the ratios close to what is common for your ethnicity will help ensure the results look really natural.