LAM FACIAL PLASTICS

Dr Lam
I'm a male in my 30s. I'm interested in the upper lip lift procedure to shorten the distance between my nose and upper lip (it's really excessive). However, I have considerable vermilion show and I fear the upper lip lift will add further volume to my upper lip. My upper lip is already protruding and larger than my lower lip and I could also greatly benefit from upper lip reduction. My question is, can upper lip lift and upper lip reduction be done at the same time? Have you done this before? Would you recommend it?

I know that you don't like upper lip lifts because they add unnatural volume to the upper lip, but wouldn't a lip reduction procedure at the same time offset it? I would only do a conservative 4 mm upper lift, not more than that, and hoping for about 2-3mm reduction of the upper lip. Is this doable?

Thank you.

two things:
1. yes, i hate upper lip lifts in the majority of cases and particularly in your case. it is something that won't help you at all and will make matters worse.
2. doing both together is a bad idea for two reasons: a. the blood supply can be compromised by cutting on two sides. b. it can lead to problems of functional issues like a gummy smile or showing too much teeth.
best,
s.