Can Premaxillary Augmentation Be Done To Make My Mouth More Prominent?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Thank you so much, when you say nasal base area, is that excluding the central premaxillary region? In my case the bone right under the nose is well projected but above the mouth it is more deficient. So I am wondering how much improvement can be made there.

A:I was specifically referring to the paranasal base area and not the central area of the  nasal spine or pre-maxillary region. If the area under the nose is adequately projected (nasolabial angle) then no augmentation needs to be done.l. Premaxillary augmentation it’s about improving the nasolabial angle between the nose and upper lip. It will provide no benefit to and above the mouth area that is more deficient. This is an area in which an implant cannot extend due to the tight gingivomucosal tissues.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon