Hello, I'm a young black woman seeking to achieve a more balanced side profile. I understand that protrusive jaws are common in my racial background, but mine extend beyond my chin and nose, resulting in an unbalanced appearance that I find undesirable. Is it feasible to bring my upper lip further inward, as shown in my morphed images? I've included pictures of some beautiful black women to illustrate that well-balanced prognathism/protrusion can be attractive, but my current profile lacks that balance. I'm also exploring the possibility of rhinoplasty.

Hi, You definitely do not need a lip lift at the moment in my opinion, You need slight nasal dorsal and glabeller augmentation and correction of nasal tip to give more definition. You may consider buccal fat pad removal to give better cheekbones definition and maybe a underchin lipo to increase relative chin projection. After the operations you may consider other procedures or injectable fillers to emphasize the jawline. My comments only depends on the limited photos you have shared and may subject to change. A detailed consultation is the best way for the operational planning. Best wishes

Mehmet Surmeli

Would a combination of a lip lift and rhinoplasty help reduce the convex appearance of my profile?

Whenever I smile or laugh, the middle part of my upper lip tends to hang down significantly, often concealing my front two teeth. Is there any way to achieve greater symmetry in my lip? I dislike how it consistently appears as though I'm missing my front two teeth when I smile. Additionally, my nose tends to flare excessively into a V-shape when I smile, in case that information is helpful. My face at rest looks natural and normal; it's only when I smile that these issues become apparent.

Hello. Thank you for the question. According to the pictures you have shared with us, I believe that the best solution to this problem is an Upper Lip Lif operation. The upper lip grows longer with age, so oftentimes an upper lip lift becomes necessary for people who aren’t content of how thir lips look and what to change it. Upper Lip Lift produces some of the most dramatic improvements seen in plastic surgery today. It is one of those surgeries that can also make you look younger even if performed alone and despite its often times dramatic effect, no one can pinpoint exactly why you look better. During a lip lift procedure the doctor shortens the distance between the nose and upper lip, allowing also more upper tooth exposure. I am sure that you would get very contenting results. Hope you find this information useful. Best wishes! Ozge Egun M.D Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Ozge Ergun

Is there any way to correct the asymmetry where the middle of my upper lip hangs down when I smile, covering my teeth?

I'm not entirely sure of the exact cause, but I believe my upper lip is the reason why it doesn't show when I talk or smile. This bothers me a lot, and I'm eager to find a solution. Is it possible to correct this issue with a lip lift procedure?

Thanks so much for your question. The Lip Lift will be the most ideal treatment for you to show your upper teeth a bit more. The measurements is important of course and having a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon can help you to have an idea.

Is it possible to correct the issue of my upper lip covering my teeth with a lip lift procedure?

Hello! I'm a young man contemplating whether a lip lift would be beneficial for me. When I smile, it appears that my teeth are adequately exposed, but it might be because I'm smiling quite forcefully. Additionally, there is no upper tooth display when I open my mouth, and my philtrum measures at 18mm. Would a lip lift procedure be advantageous in my case?

Thanks for your question! You could benefit from a lip lift since you want to have your teeth showing more. The measurements for this matter is important. Since you actually don't have too much space between your nose and upper lift, little bit of skin removal will help you. This is completely up to you to decide but having a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon will help you to understand how much of an improvement can be achieved.

As a young man, am I a suitable candidate for a lip lift procedure?

Scar laser treatment can be performed after plastic surgery once the surgical site has fully healed and there are no open wounds or scabs present. The timing of when to begin laser scar treatment can vary depending on the type and extent of surgery, as well as the individual patient's healing process. In general, it is recommended to wait at least 2 to 3 months after surgery before starting scar treatment.

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