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

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 good candidate for a lip lift. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.

This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. Buccal fat pad gives slimming not symmetry. Masseter botox will make you slimmer and make the jawline more loose. Fillers help give shaping and contouring. If you want perfect or close to perfect symmetry...

A lip lift will improve your teeth show, even though your philtrum is not excessively long. From your picture, I can guess that it measures about 1.5 cm. You could shorten at least 5 mm and improve your smile. Your teeth are high and you might still have issues with teeth show at rest.

Thanks for the question! There are a few techniques used for a botox lip flip. If your injector treated higher on the lip that could cause the lip to come down, vs treating at the border should cause it to roll outward. I often use a little bit of filler in the lip when patients notice their...

Thank-you for your query. Based on your photographs and concerns, a lip-lift procedure will be a good option for you. A filler may be used later for further enhancement of your lips, if you feel the need. Please find an experienced Board Certified plastic surgeon in your area who can examine...

A downturned smile or permanent frown can be improved with a combination approach, including neuromodulators (such as Botox, Dysport, and Jeuveau), injectable fillers, and radiofrequency skin tightening treatments such as Thermage or Venus Legacy. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an...