Hi i had a lip lift 9 days ago, I was wondering about the technique to achieve what I'm after. Is there a way of showing more red lip buy still shortening the philtrum slightly without creating more tooth show? I like my look but would like a little more red lip and definitly a few mm shorter philtrum. I feel for me I have too much tooth show at the moment and hope of the lip will drop a few mm but that is a double edge sword since I want the philtrum to remain short. What options are there?
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Answer: Lip lift: Is there a lip lift technique to reduce the tooth show?
Thank you for asking about your lip lift.The roll-out of the red lip depends on how much upper lip is removed and how large the lips are to start.However a lip lift will always make the red lip show a bit more because the upper lip is lifted.Based on your photo, a lip reduction of 5 mm will give...
Thank you for your question! Mostly thank you for the detailed picture. That area is notorious for slight separation, secondary to it being pulled up and sideways during motion of the lips and mouth. The good news is that with adequate wound care, this area will heal up perfectly - concave a...