I am 37 and I hate my smile. Not the teeth, though my bite is slightly open and protruded, but how triangular my smile is (how my lower lip splays out in an odd shape - see my photo and the actress'). What causes this, and can it be changed it anyway? It's really unattractive.
2 photos
Answers (1)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Thank you for your query. You can have some fillers to improve your facial profile. The advantage of using fillers is that you can have the injections tailored to your specific needs and desires. 3-D photography will help. Please find an experienced Board certified Plastic surgeon who can...
The vermillion border is the demarcation between the colored part of the lips (the vermillion) and the surrounding skin. In some individuals, the vermillion border may appear to extend slightly beyond the natural outline of the mouth. This can be influenced by various factors such as genetics,...
I appreciate your concerns, and while photos would be helpful, lip reduction surgery is fairly common. I perform it under local anesthesia and patients return to normal activities in one to two days after the operation. There is significant swelling afterwards for a few days, however recovery is...