I have a very long philtrum, but I already have full lips with a lot of tooth show. Is there anything else that can be done as an alternative to a lip lift to shorten a long philtrum?
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Without knowing the specifics of their individual technique, its difficult to know exactly what was done, and therefore my answer will be a little vague. That being said, I have talked about this in the past extensively (differences in measurements, anchoring points, etc) if you are interested....
Thank you for your question. The lips and nose work in concert with one another. Consider the nasolabial angle, which is the angle between the nose and the upper lip. The nasolabial angle should be between 95 to 110 degrees, but the exact angle changes on the person as the most attractive facial...
Injectable treatments like fillers and Botox can be tried first. But a corner of the mouth lift is the most effective and permanent solution. The mouth corners have to be physically relocated to a more horizontal position to achieve a long-lasting solution.