I'm a female who is unhappy with the size of my philtrum. Is there a way to shorten it without doing a bullhorn lip lift? I feel like a bullhorn lift will only make my lips droop more. I've considered a corner lip lift but don't want to deal with the scarring. In my case, would a vermillion border lift work?
Answer: What type of lip lift will help reduce size of my philtrum? Thank you for your question. The Lip Lift procedure is performed to accentuate the size and/or shape of the upper lip by removing skin from the region underneath the nose. As the distance is decreased between the nose and the lip, the red lip is 'lifted'. In appropriate individuals, shortening this distance may impart or restore a more favorable balance to lips and face.
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Answer: What type of lip lift will help reduce size of my philtrum? Thank you for your question. The Lip Lift procedure is performed to accentuate the size and/or shape of the upper lip by removing skin from the region underneath the nose. As the distance is decreased between the nose and the lip, the red lip is 'lifted'. In appropriate individuals, shortening this distance may impart or restore a more favorable balance to lips and face.
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Answer: Bullhorn lip lift versus vermillion border lift versus a corner lip lift to reduce the height of the upper lip? Thank you for your questions and pictures.I would definitively recommend the bullhorn lip lift.All 3 techniques will evert your red lip and give the impression of fuller lips.However, the corner lip lift will not significantly reduce your upper lip height.Both the vermillion lip lift (aka gullwing) and bullhorn lip lift will reduce your philtrum length but the bullhorn technique will hide the scar better.One has to address your teeth show with and without a lip lift to see how much can be safely excised and lifted without giving you a gummy smile.Hope this helps!Dr. Marc DuPere, aesthetic plastic surgeon
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Answer: Bullhorn lip lift versus vermillion border lift versus a corner lip lift to reduce the height of the upper lip? Thank you for your questions and pictures.I would definitively recommend the bullhorn lip lift.All 3 techniques will evert your red lip and give the impression of fuller lips.However, the corner lip lift will not significantly reduce your upper lip height.Both the vermillion lip lift (aka gullwing) and bullhorn lip lift will reduce your philtrum length but the bullhorn technique will hide the scar better.One has to address your teeth show with and without a lip lift to see how much can be safely excised and lifted without giving you a gummy smile.Hope this helps!Dr. Marc DuPere, aesthetic plastic surgeon
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October 24, 2018
Answer: Lip lift: What type of lip lift will help reduce size of my philtrum? Hello userplasWe now have so many options both surgical and non surgical to create beautiful lips and a sexy smile. In general, we can reshape, rejuvenate and add volume. There are fillers, silicone implants, dissolving thread implants, lip lifts, lip reductions, peels, and then of course cosmetic dental care to improve the color shape and contour of your teeth and gums.
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October 24, 2018
Answer: Lip lift: What type of lip lift will help reduce size of my philtrum? Hello userplasWe now have so many options both surgical and non surgical to create beautiful lips and a sexy smile. In general, we can reshape, rejuvenate and add volume. There are fillers, silicone implants, dissolving thread implants, lip lifts, lip reductions, peels, and then of course cosmetic dental care to improve the color shape and contour of your teeth and gums.
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October 19, 2018
Answer: Extended lip lift
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October 19, 2018
Answer: Extended lip lift
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October 19, 2018
Answer: Best Lip Treatment Thanks for your question! A lip-lift that uses the natural crease between your nose and lips is by far the most commonly performed treatment of the ones you listed. The vermillion border technique has largely been abandoned due to poor healing and inconsistent results. Corner lip lifts are only good in select patients and to treat specific problems. By definition, the corner lip lift does not change your philtrum at all. In general, a bullhorn or modified-bullhorn lip lift will shorten the nose to lip length (philtrum), slightly increase the amount of red-lip that is visible, and increase a subtle amount of tooth show when your mouth is slightly open at rest. These changes combat the natural course of aging that the upper lip undergoes. Warm regards.
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October 19, 2018
Answer: Best Lip Treatment Thanks for your question! A lip-lift that uses the natural crease between your nose and lips is by far the most commonly performed treatment of the ones you listed. The vermillion border technique has largely been abandoned due to poor healing and inconsistent results. Corner lip lifts are only good in select patients and to treat specific problems. By definition, the corner lip lift does not change your philtrum at all. In general, a bullhorn or modified-bullhorn lip lift will shorten the nose to lip length (philtrum), slightly increase the amount of red-lip that is visible, and increase a subtle amount of tooth show when your mouth is slightly open at rest. These changes combat the natural course of aging that the upper lip undergoes. Warm regards.
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