Would a SMAS facelift correct bul;ging appearance under my bottom lip? (photo)

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I have skin bulging under the sides of my bottom lip and I'm not sure why. I exercise, I've had Geneoplasty 15 years ago to correct my bite and my teeth are straight. Although my chin dimples when I close my lips together which was an issue before my jaw surgery as well.

Ruslan Zhuravsky, DO · Answer

Hi,Unfortunately a face lift will not help this area. The bulges you are referring to are from the muscles around the mouth. It appears that you may have some "oral incompetence" which is what also causes the chin dimples (mentalis strain). Although you can botox those muscles, it would result in problems closing your mouth and possibly articulating. A bite evaluation with a highly qualified oromaxillofacial surgeon would be a good next step. Make sure to pick one that deals with with bite issues, malocclusion, and jaw surgery on a frequent basis, not just as an occasional add on. Good luck!

Lucian Ion, FRCS · Answer

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photograph. The prominence that is bothering you appears to be related to the muscles in the lower lip and extending towards the jawline, lateral to the midline. This type of contour concern would not typically be addressed by a facelift, regardless of the technique used.

However, it can be improved by enhancing the projection of the chin. This can be achieved through various methods, including injectable filler, fat transfer, or an implant. Each option has its benefits, and the choice depends on your specific preferences and goals, as well as the degree of augmentation required.

To better understand the level of augmentation needed and the potential outcome, 3D imaging can be very useful. This technology allows for a detailed evaluation of the required changes and provides a clearer appreciation of how the chin and lower lip contour would look from various angles.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. The answer is no.  A lift is not designed to pull the bottom of the mouth. In fact you don't want it to. You can try filler or releasing the muscle and placing fat to name a couple. This can be a complicated area so make sure you temper your expectations. Bes of luck.

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