No upper teeth show after biopolymer - Am l candidate for lip lift ?

Biopolymer in the lip usually doesn’t block lip elevation, because the muscles that lift the lip are located higher up in the philtrum. However, if there’s a lot of biopolymer, it can make the lip heavier or stiffer, which can sometimes reduce tooth show. If the main issue is a long upper lip, a lip lift can help; if the lip is simply weighted down, a lift may not fully correct it.

I like to coordinate with the dentist, but if the upper lip is truly long, it’s usually better to do the lip lift first. The lip lift sets the correct philtrum length and natural tooth show, and then the dentist can match the final tooth length to the new proportions. If the dental work is done first, it can look off once the lip is shortened. An in-person exam is needed to determine which factor is affecting your smile and what the best next step is.

You may be a candidate, but more information and photos are needed. I would need to see a photo in repose (not smiling). The actual distance between the nose and the vermilion border is also important.

Don't increase the size of your teeth! A much safer, cost effective, and natural result may be obtained with a lip lift. In your photo you are smiling, but we need to see an open mouth at rest photo. Lip lifts are a powerful way to look more youthful and attractive. Long teeth are just abnormal.

Hi, thank you for sharing the details of your situation. It sounds like your main concern is that your upper teeth are not showing when you smile, and that this has persisted even after attempts with injectable treatments.

Whether a lip lift is appropriate depends on a few factors:

The length and mobility of your upper lip

The amount of tissue affected by prior biopolymer injections

How your smile changes with dental work, especially once your upper and lower teeth are cosmetically enhanced

Sometimes, increasing tooth visibility with dental treatment can improve the overall appearance of your smile without additional surgery. However, if the upper lip remains long, heavy, or restricted in movement due to prior fillers or biopolymer, a lip lift can help enhance tooth show and create a more balanced, youthful smile.

It’s also important to note that any prior biopolymer material can affect the predictability and safety of surgical manipulation, so careful assessment of the lip tissue is key.

In summary, a lip lift could be beneficial, but whether it’s necessary will depend on how your smile looks after your dental work and a careful evaluation of the upper lip tissue. The goal is to improve tooth show while maintaining a natural, harmonious appearance.