Sensitive question about my lips.

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Apr 19, 2015

Erica K.

I have always been VERY self conscious about my upper lip. The distance between my nostrils and lip is abnormally long. I have even been considering lip lift surgery. Thoughts on the procedure? I like the shape and fullness of my lips but I really feel that the distance makes me look odd. From what I read that distance just gets longer with age. Growing up I got teased for my mouth and called monkey mouth. I wish there was something I could do, but surgery scares me. I included a picture so you can see what I mean. Thank you for any input.

Apr 19, 2015

Sabrina K.

You know what I totally understand mouth insecurities! I have extreme insecurities about how small my mouth is, not how full it is, but how wide it is, I can't eat with a normal size spoon and when I'm at the dentist their tools are waaaay to big to fit in my mouth!

That being said I think you have a beautiful mouth! I think it's perfectly shaped and I think the distance between your upper lip and nose gives your face such a distinctive and beautiful look! But if it something that is bothering you a lot, and the surgery is a possibility and not to dangerous then I understand the wish to do it, if there was a surgery that could make my mouth wider I would do it instantly! But your gorgeous and you don't need it :)

Apr 19, 2015

Livi H.

Honestly I saw your picture first and didn't see any problems with your face... I think you are beautiful

Apr 19, 2015

Kelly V.

I understand insecurities in general. I got teased growing up for being chubby and now I'm just all sorts of insecure with myself. if surgery will make you happy then I see nothing wrong with it BUT I also don't see anything wrong with your mouth. I really think that you are just so beautiful. you have such an exotic look to you and in no way do you look like a monkey! kids are cruel, and sometimes so are adults. but the space between your nose and lip is probably something that only you notice now. your a natural beauty, don't worry about the space between your nose and lip :-)

Apr 19, 2015

Riff W.

Everybody has insecurities, it's impossible to not have any. But, your facial features were made to fit your face and anything else would look a bit strange or off, personally I didn't even notice when I looked at the picture and then I read what you typed but I still can't understand it. You're lovely, the space only adds to it.

Apr 19, 2015

Ashlee C.

I see what you're insecure about but it makes you exotic looking in the best way. In my opinion you have the face of a model, you're not a copy. I think you're gorg!

Apr 19, 2015

Kathryn R.

I also think you're beautiful. I can also understand the insecurity. I had an "Elvis lip", when I would smile one side of my Cupid's Bow would go up higher than the other. It bothered me so much that I did get work done on my lips. I'm sure no one noticed it but me, but it made me crazy. I think you're gorgeous and from my eyes you don't need anything done. However I don't blame you if you do- we all want to feel good about ourselves. I'm super happy with the work I had done and I would do it again. Not for anyone else but for me.

Apr 19, 2015

Elisa P.

I agree with the other girls you have a unique beautiful face, your lips are gorgeous and every little detail suits your face perfectly

Apr 19, 2015

Rose H.

Kids can be cruel, that's for sure, but they often just say things to push buttons. Sometimes it's even out of jealousy. Just saying. Having unique facial features can make people stand out, and it's often in a good way. Personally, I think it gives you that uniqueness that people are always looking for in a model. However, if it makes you feel uncomfortable, there are some contouring techniques that can help minimize the area by highlighting the parts of the face you like. And, as a last resort, there's nothing wrong with surgery - as long as it makes you feel better about yourself. Cosmetic surgery has had some serious advances that make it much less risky over the past few years.

Apr 19, 2015

lianne C.

I horrible shape lips no cupid bow hate them

Apr 19, 2015

Nathalie C.

I looked at your picture first and didn't see anything wrong. your face is generally very long and your upper lip fits in the proportions. Everyone has something they don't like about them, for me it's my eyes. that said it is also what makes us unique. I watched many surgery videos, I tell you the fails are horrible. don't touch your natural beauty.

Apr 19, 2015

Erica K.

Thank you everyone! Those kind words really do help. I hope I can figure out this insecurity for myself. I'm not sure what to do, but your opinions on my proportions and surgery helps take some mental weight off. Thank you!

Apr 20, 2015

Kathryn R.

I really think you're beautiful. honestly, I don't see anything wrong at all. I mean I know that my statement didn't go into detail but I think you are truly beautiful.

Apr 21, 2015

Maggie F.

I would not have noticed that issue at all. You have really nice features. That being said, I had two surgeries to correct issues. I broke my nose when I was a toddler and it had a horrible bump so I had surgery at 19. I also had a breast augmentation at 25 bc I was insecure from being an A cup. Both surgeries were life changing and I have no regrets. If something bothers you and you have the money, go for it. Just do your research finding a doctor as I don't think that's a very common surgery.

Apr 23, 2015

Erica K.

Thanks! I am looking into it but still cannot decide. I wish I didn't care about something so many ppl seem to think is irrelevant.