Can 8mms. Of Mouth Widening Be Done On Each Side?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am considering to do the mouth widening procedure that you offer but was wondering how much of the mouth can be widened? Can 8mm be taken by both sides? And can a corner of the mouth lift be done at the same time?

A: 8mms is too much per side and will lead to poor scarring. When doing a corner lift at the same time as widening the movement is at 45 degrees to the horizontal plane. But with the 45 degree movement the amount of horizontal widening will be a bit less.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World Renowned Plastic Surgeon