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Would I benefit from a lip lift or alternative procedure to correct smile? (Photo)

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Purpleorchid91Jun 29, 2022

When I smile my top lip covers my top teeth. It has always been this way no matter how I smile. I would like to find out why my smile is this way and how to correct it.

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