Can you still get a lip lift if you have upper tooth show at rest? (Photo)

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30/F with a long looking philtrum but with mild lip incompetence and mild overbite. Totally relaxed a couple mm of the front teeth show. Can I still do a surgical lip lift to shorten the philtrum appearance without making the tooth show worse?

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Based on the length of your philtrum, you may be a candidate for a lip lift, but I understand your concern about the tooth show you already have. I recommend scheduling a consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon who can assess you in person and create a customized treatment plan that would meet your needs and goals best.

Can you still get a lip lift if you have upper tooth show at rest? (Photo)

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