If I get a lip lift, will I show my teeth too much? I have 15 millimeters. (Photo)

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Hello, I want to perform a lift of the upper lip. I have 15 millimeters and I want to keep exactly the shape of my lip. But I'm afraid, if I already show my teeth, will I show them too much? I do not want to get a "squirrel look" or a "doll mouth". On the other hand, I have a little pendant columella. After the intervention, will the columella go down? How many millimeters would you cut? Thank you so much, and sorry, my english is quite poor.

Alejandro Nogueira, MD · Answer

A lip lift always modifies the shape of the upper lip, keep this into account before moving forward.Secondly, your philtrum is not a very long one, still so it admits a conservative lip lift / philtrum shortening.Yes, you'll show your teeth slightly more.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

hello lovecraftibizLip lifts are minor surgical procedures that actually shorten the distance between the nose and upper lip and allow more of your central upper teeth to show both at rest and when you smile. This has sometimes been called the Bullhorn procedure because of the shape. It depend on the amount of lift that is done.

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

Lip lifting is a very common procedure for me.  You should be fine so long as the doctor is able to gauge the right amount of tooth show for you.  It is based upon experience.  This is a procedure that can be done in a one hour visit to our office, so it is not very involved.

Gabriele C. Miotto, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. A lip lift can be designed to fit specific patient anatomy and goals. From your pictures it seems that you can benefit from the procedure. Usually there should not be any changes in your columella afterwards.  An in person consultation is very important to address all you questions and concerns and make an specific plan for you regarding how much needs to be done. Hope this helps.
best, Dt Miotto

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