People having an unsatisfactory look of the lips may undergo this procedure, because its goal is to enhance the balance and proportion of upper and lower lip, enhance lip shape, and improve upper teeth show. The ideal vertical height of the upper lip in each patient will be assessed, and an area just above the lip or below the nose will be excised to decrease the vertical length. These incision areas will camouflage the scar of this surgery. Preparation may include a detailed history of medical issues, medications history, and physical examination.