Could I be a candidate for a lip lift? 15mm philtrum (Photo)

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I am a 28 year old female who would like a shorter philtrum. Mine measures at 15mm. Could I be a candidate for lip lift?

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 be a candidate for a lip lift.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Although many surgeons still consider distance between the nose and the upper lip to be the mayor factor influencing decision for lip lift, it is very likely doubtful, in most patients. Whehter patient needs a lip lift should more depend on how much her/his teeth show when smiling? Your distance of 15 mm is within normal and for that reason you should not need a lip lift. Question is whether a scar underneath the nose is worth of 2 mm visual upper lip enlargement. That can be achieved with filler. I hope that some of these doubts will help you to make the right decision.

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