Lip Lift and musculature - advice? (photos)

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I'm older (56) and my philtrum length makes me feel less feminine (19mm - base of the nasal column to the top of lip). I'm wondering about the lip lift and whether or not muscles are lifted. If I get a lip lift and only skin is being re-positioned, won't the lengthening philtrum return? Won't the underlying muscles eventually pull my lip and philtrum down again? Muscles are pulled up in a facelift, but what about a lip lift? Thank you for your expertise!

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

A lip lift is done by excising skin only and the muscle are not lifted.  Also, in a facelift the muscle are not lifted but the skin and support layer is lifted.  A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

A front face photo would have been additionally helpful. However, from the profile view, there appears to be flattening of the philtrum and pronounced volume deficit in the upper lip. If this is so, a filler fo restore the lip volume of the upper lip ( to restore proper proportionality between the upper and lower lips) along with a filler to accentuate the vermilion and to restore the columns of the philtrum would likely go far to addressing the problem. If additonally necessary, a couple of microdroplets of Botox in the upper lip region would further enhance the lip lift and thus further diminish the apparent length of the philtrum. All of the foregoing can be performed in about twenty minutes in experienced hands. You would be wise to consult with a board certified cosmetic dermatologtist. Best of luck.

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