I got silicone injections 13 years ago, I like my lips but how can I reduce the length from lip to nose? (photos)

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I always hated the big gap between my nose and my lips. when I was 20 years old,I always lifted my lips with a pencil, imagining how great it could have looked! Now the lip lift is finally out and it's my dream to get it down. I asked few doctors about lips reductions, how can i remove it? Very good docs here in Beverly Hills told me that it's not worth to do this kind of procedure. That my tooth will show and silicone injections can't be removed any suggestions?

Gary Linkov, MD · Answer

You may be best suited for an upper lip lift and a lip reduction, performed at the same time, especially if you want the upper teeth to show if they aren't already. There are excellent lip lift surgeons outside of BH as well, so please check out before/after photos and find someone that you connect with for another opinion.Gary Linkov, MDLip SpecialistManhattan

Matthew Richardson, MD · Answer

A surgical lip lift is a great option for patients who feel as if the distance between their upper lip and their nose is too long or has lengthened over time.  A lip lift can improve definition of the lip border and improve pink lip volume.  I would advise anyone looking into this procedure to consult with a facial plastic surgeon to discuss any questions they might have. Lip filler, implant, and/or silicone removal may or may not be a good option depending on the patient's goals and anatomy.All the best,

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

A lip lift is not the answer and the distance between the tip of your nose and lip vermilion looks normal for a female. The normal distance should measure 11-13 mm. In most cases following silicone injections the lips look heavy and require lip reduction. I like to remove lip mucosa and submucosa (including some of the silicone) where the wet mucosa begins. I prefer a seagull shaped incision to provide a naturally appearing lip. Your upper lip appears asymmetrical and that must be taken into consideration as well.

Farhad Rafizadeh, MD · Answer

You are indeed a good candidate for a lip lift despite the silicone injection. The scars can be hidden under the nose and in the nostrils. Your upper lip vermillion would look a little more visible, so you wouldn't need to pencil your upper lip border higher. If we decide that your lips are too big, you could get a lip reduction. The silicone may not be removed, but a lip reduction is still possible.

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.

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