I’m not sure if I want a lip flip but am I suitable for any other lip enhancing procedures? (Photos)

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I have a long philtrum and my top lip has a bit of thickness however it’s only shown when I smile. When I have my resting face there’s no thickness whatsoever. My philtrum has some depth and is quite thick, so when I push down on it gently my lip looks much thicker and is pushed outwards instead of inwards. I haven’t seen people with my situation so I’m pretty stuck and just want some more thickness.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

You would be an excellent candidate for a 3D upper lip lift (an enhanced version of the traditional lip lift), as well as a medialized corner lip lift (the only procedure capable of lifting the sides of your upper lip).

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You are an excellent candidate for a lip lift.  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.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Jacob Tower, MD · Answer

Hello, hope you are well. Based on your photos, you appear to be an excellent candidate for a lip lift. This will shorten the philtrum and reveal more of the pink aspect of the upper lip so that it appears fuller and in better proportion with the lower lip. This is a straightforward office procedure to perform under local anesthesia. 
Best,Dr. Tower

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