Can A Reverse Maxillary Frenulectomy Be Done?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a vertical line on my upper lip when smiling. I consulted a board certified plastic surgeon about options. He recommended “frenulotomy”. Stayed the only impact on smile would be “more incisor show” no other significant impact. My entire smile changed with drop of upper lip. I believe he did a tota frenectomy, releasing the connection of my nose to my face. Question: can anything be done to resecure my nose to face creating a bit more anatomically correct smile?

A: A maxillary frenulectomy is usually done in adults for a lip restrictoin. One of its potential adverse effects is upper lip lowering….not raising it. Once the frenum is released it is difficult to recreate it witout causing potental restriction in the smile 

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon