Lip lift and downturned lip corners - what can I do? (photos)

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Female almost 66 years of age wondering if I would be a candidate for a lip lift and what can I do about the downturned lip corners?

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

Yes - you are likely a good candidate. The best picture is mouth open slightly with lips at rest (not smiling).  That's how we can truly assess where you are.
 But, we should be able to lift your lip well, including the corners.  Sometimes we add volume at the sides and other times we add a "corner lift".  But, getting it right, in the office, should be achievable.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

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.  You would benefit from a lip lift.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

From the photos it would appear a filler, such as Belotero Balance used to along the vermilion border of the upper lip would not only define the lip more, but provide the necessary lip to create a more sensual look. A more robust HA filler, such as Restylane Lyft fanned around the angles of the mouth would elevate and straighten the downturned angles. Both treatments, in expeienced hands, should not take more than about five minutes each and typically engenders an immediate "Wow!" result. Make sure to consult with a board certified cosmetic dermatologist. Best of luck.

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