Doesn't maxillary impaction change only the underlying bone structure tho? I could see advancement decreasing the perceived philtrum length, but that's it.
Indeed, with a V-Y plasty:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
wdym "perceived" philtrum lengthDoesn't maxillary impaction change only the underlying bone structure tho? I could see advancement decreasing the perceived philtrum length, but that's it.
Indeed, with a V-Y plasty:
Effect of V-Y plasty on lip lengthening and treatment of gummy smile - PubMed
The aim of this study was to assess the effect of isolated V-Y plasty on lip lengthening and the treatment of gummy smile. An isolated V-Y plasty was performed on 14 patients with a gummy smile. In each case, measurements of upper lip length and gingival display were recorded from posed-smile...
Philtrum length is measured from subnasale to labrale superius, so the more acute your nasolabial angle is the shorter your philtrum will appear to be, despite the distance being the same since afaik Lefort 1, be it impaction or advancement doesn't change the actual length of the philtrum.
Explain that to the stacies who ignore me because I am sub 6' despite having 6'3" proportions
how tall is your avi?Philtrum length is measured from subnasale to labrale superius, so the more acute your nasolabial angle is the shorter your philtrum will appear to be, despite the distance being the same since afaik Lefort 1, be it impaction or advancement doesn't change the actual length of the philtrum.
Explain that to the stacies who ignore me because I am sub 6' despite having 6'3" proportions
Marlon Teixeira is listed as 6'2".
