Lip Lift

A lip lift is a transformative procedure that enhances the appearance of the upper lip by shortening the distance between the nose and lip. This subtle change creates a more youthful, balanced, and defined look, highlighting your natural beauty. Ideal for those seeking a permanent solution to restore lip proportion, the lip lift can rejuvenate your facial appearance while improving lip shape and contour. For those looking to further enhance their results, a lip lift can be combined with treatments like fat transfer or fillers. These additional options allow for customized outcomes, adding volume and definition to create fuller, more harmonious lips. Whether performed alone or with complementary enhancements, a lip lift offers a personalized approach to achieving long-lasting confidence in your smile.

Lip Lift

What is a Lip Lift?

A Lip Lift is a minor procedure that can be performed in-office with local anesthesia, gentle sedation, or under general anesthesia. This procedure elevates and everts the upper lip, improving the curl and exposure of the ‘red lip’ for a more youthful appearance. With age, the upper lip often becomes longer, leading to a droopy, tired look. While lip fillers may provide temporary improvement, over time, they can weigh down the lip and exacerbate the issue. A lip lift effectively shortens the distance between the nose and mouth, creating a more balanced, fuller, and rejuvenated lip.

In younger patients, a long upper lip and reduced ‘red lip’ show may be hereditary, and a lip lift can address these concerns. It’s also common for a lip lift to be combined with other procedures, such as lip filler, fat transfer, facelift, or other facial enhancements, to achieve more comprehensive results. At Specialized Plastic Surgery, our skilled surgeons ensure natural-looking outcomes, avoiding the overinflated, artificial ‘duck lip’ appearance, and helping you achieve plump, youthful, and balanced lips.

Where is the Incision Placed for a Lip Lift?

The Lip Lift incision is designed within the crease under the nose, allowing for a less visible incision. A strip of skin is removed, allowing the upper lip to be everted, and the distance from the skin to the nose shortened. We implement various techniques to minimize scar and provide longevity to your improved lip shape.

How Long do the Results Last?

The results of a lip lift are permanent. However, your lips and face will continue to mature as the normal aging process continues.

What is Recovery Like After a Lip Lift?

After the procedure, your upper lip will feel sore and swollen. Swelling typically gets worse and then subsides 3 days after your procedure. This is expected and is a normal part of healing. The initial healing period is generally 2-3 weeks. As with all healing, your results settle in around 2-3 months post procedure, and fading and softening of scars continue improving with time, sometimes up to a year and beyond.

Lip Lift

Why Choose Specialized Plastic Surgery for Lip Lift Procedures?

At Specialized Plastic Surgery, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and outstanding results for all our lift procedures. Our board-certified surgeons utilize advanced, cutting-edge techniques to tailor each procedure to your individual needs and goals, ensuring a personalized approach that delivers natural-looking, transformative results. Whether you’re considering a thigh lift, arm lift, or comprehensive body lift, we focus on enhancing your appearance while prioritizing your safety, comfort, and overall satisfaction throughout your journey.

With meticulous precision, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach, we aim to make every step of the process seamless and supportive. Our commitment extends beyond the procedure itself, offering guidance, thorough aftercare, and long-lasting outcomes. Let us help you restore your confidence and achieve a more youthful, sculpted look that enhances both your body and your self-esteem.

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