Top lip over hangs effecting smile (Photo)

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my middle top lip over hangs my bottom lip. when i try to smile it covers my top teeth, i have just recently had my braces removed and i thought it would fix the problem but it didn't, it really looks unattractive. it there any way i can fix this problem without it costing so much?

David A. F. Ellis, MD · Answer

I need to see more of your lip at rest. Both front on and side view. If the center of your upper lip is full, surgery inside your lip would be ideal to correct the fullness.

	You should get a consult with a surgeon who has lots of experience of lip surgery.

	 

	David Ellis MD FRCSC 

	Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

	Art of Facial Surgery.com

Thomas A. Narsete, MD (retired) · Answer

With limited photos or an exam it is hard to answer the question. you may have an overbite to deal with and lip surgery would give you a modest improvement. Give yourself a few more years for your face to grow before any further treatment...

William M. Ramsdell, MD (retired) · Answer

Your photo does not show your entire upper lip but if it is long as I suspect, it can easily be shortened. The procedure takes about 30 minutes and can be performed under local anesthesia.

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