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Lip lift and movement in upper lip

higgles9999Dec 19, 2023
I have excessive movement in my upper lip when I speak and smile, namely the nasal base. How will a lip lift impact on this, especially if it is deep plane? Will my smile be limited and may the deep sutures tear if the tissues are being pulled? I am concerned about looking weird, with unnatural pulling. Thanks

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