Lip service for the stiff upper lip

Lip augmentation procedures can restore volume and shape to the aging, thin upper lip, but some patients may develop problematic lip tightness. This s tiff upper lip is manifested by a restricted smile and an adynamic central upper lip. We have had success in treating postreconstruction and postaugme ntation stiff upper lip with a therapeutic device and treatment regimen. Th is therapy alleviated tightness and inability to smile. Also, the change in lip commissure-to-commissure distance in repose and when smiling improved after treatment.