Lip lift or veneers? As I never show any teeth when I smile (Photos)

Question

I would like to fix my smile, I never show any teeth when I smile and if I do it looks so forced, so I would like to know what procedure should I ask about?

H. George Brennan, MD, FACS · Answer

You are a good candidate to have an upper lip lift. This is a very safe, simple, outpatient/office procedure performed under local anesthesia. You should get a significant improvement. Seek the advice of a facial plastic surgeon who has experience doing this type of procedure.

Gurkan Kayabasoglu, MD · Answer

Hello. You have an orthognathic problem. Your lower jaw is too far forward and your upper jaw is too far back. The fact that your upper jaw is behind causes your lip to hang down and look long. Therefore, your only solution is lip lift surgery if you do not want to receive treatment for your teeth.  I’m the only triple board-certified facial plastic surgeon all around Europe. I’m just focused on this issue. I am a doctor who goes to almost every country in the world and explains my techniques to important doctors with the seminar invitations I receive, so I am definitely the only doctor who can perform your operation very comfortably and successfully. You can get more detailed information about me, ask all questions about your case and sending your photos to my assistants at the number on my profile (+90 539 204 40 90). You can also book an online consultation and discuss your problems with me. With all respect.

Jeffrey Lisiecki, MD · Answer

Best to be evaluated in person for something like this, to see how you animate, check how your teeth align, and get some actual measurements at repose and smiling. However, based on your photos you do look like a lip lift candidate. Find a plastic surgeon you like and schedule a consultation to discuss further!

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You are an excellent candidate for a lip lift. 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.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Eric Maiorino, MD · Answer

I think a lip lift for you would help you get what you are looking. Veneers will only help the appearance of the teeth which isn't your concern at this time. The reason your smile appears forced is because you are trying to lift your upper lip so that you have some teeth show but the area of skin between your nose and upper lip is too long. This creates the thin upper lip and difficulty with tooth show when smiling. I would meet with a plastic surgeon to discuss lift lip options. Hope this helps!

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