How can your lip tie tear if you are suffocated with a pillow?

I recently saw an episode of Crime Scene Investigation where someone was killed by shoving a pillow on their face. The researchers found this out because his lip tie was torn. Now I wondered how and why that tears when you are suffocated?

Asker: Denise, 18 years old

Answer

If you force a pillow into someone’s face, the upper lip can be pushed up. It’s like having your lip pushed over your nose, tearing your lip tie.

Kind regards,

How can your lip tie tear if you are suffocated with a pillow?

Answered by

Dr Jasper Verguts

Gynecology Obstetrics

Catholic University of Leuven
Old Market 13 3000 Leuven
https://www.kuleuven.be/

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