45 y/o considering a lip lift - would I be an ideal candidate? 15 mm philtrum (photos)

Your request is an interesting one, I believe you have a nicely shaped Cupid's bow that does not necessarily need reshaping, however, it could be that you want more rounding of the red part of the lip and this would bring more balance and create a lip shape similar to the one you have sent me....

Hello, hope you are well. The result from your subnasal lip lift is good, but there is room for improvement exactly as you suggest. I would recommend a corner lip lift to address the corners of the mouth. This is a very straightforward procedure that can be done under local anesthesia. In...

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).

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). Best of luck!"

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 be a good candidate for a lip lift. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.

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