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What procedure is best for straight philtrum from profile? (photos)

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valhallacomboApr 18, 2022
I have a pretty long philtrum and thin top lip, and from the side my philtrum is straight or almost flat. Most people seem to have a bit of an inner curve to theirs. I know a lip lift helps with the length of the philtrum but what would help fix the shape of it from the side? It makes me really self-conscious because it makes me look older or unfeminine.

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Gary M. Horndeski, MD

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 benefit from a lip lift. However, it should not change the upturn nature of your nose. Best Wishes, Gary...

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Gary M. Horndeski, MD

The lip lift technique I recommend is a full incision at the nose-face junction. The incision is hidden inside the nostrils of the nose. This will do 4 things: shorten the distance between your nose and upper lip, increase the mucosa of the upper lip, increase the incisor show and pull up the...

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Lip lift results demand precision. We use a HIDEF technique that utilizes lasers, RF, scar modulation, Plato's Scar Serum, fractional treatment, and surgical reexcision to reduce scarring and restore contour to the upper lip. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Realself 100 Surgeon

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