Everything You Need to Know About a Lip Lift
Are you tired of getting lip filler? Do you want a permanent solution for defined and plump lips? A surgical lip lift is the next-level lip enhancing procedure. People often want to improve their lip volume and shape because they either have small lips since birth or their lips have lost their shape and projection with aging.
Dr. Kassir offers lip lifts for patients with the right indications and often combines them with other facial rejuvenating procedures (rhinoplasty, facelift, brow lift, chin augmentation, etc).
What is a Lip Lift?
The lip lift is a procedure that addresses the distance between the upper lip and the base of the nose. A lip lift is a surgical procedure that involves carefully excising a precisely measured area of skin right under your nose. By shortening the distance from the bottom of your nose to the tip of your lip, you recreate a youthful appearance. It creates a curved and aesthetic appearance. A lip lift enables more red lip and more teeth to show when you open your mouth and smile.
Am I a good candidate for a Lip Lift?
If you do not want to do lip fillers anymore and want a permanent way to enhance your lip, the upper lip is a good candidate for a lip lift. If you have a long distance between your upper lip and the tip of your nose (close to 2cm or 20 millimeters) is a good candidate for a lip lift. The longer the distance gets, the less aesthetic, attractive, and older you look.
Putting fillers into a long lip ends up pushing the lips out and down instead of lifting them upward.
Lip Lift vs Lip Filler?
Lip Lift
Shortens the distance between the base of the nose to the upper border of the lip
It makes the upper lip more concave and can lift corners of the mouth
Improve smile and shows off teeth
Reduce fine lines on the upper lip
Permanent enhancement, and most likely no more need for upper lip fillers
Lip Filler
Lip Augmentation can benefit patients who have always wished for a more plump pout
Adds definition and shape to lips that have lost volume
Balances out your facial features
Creates a younger and aesthetically pleasing profile
Non-Surgical enhancement: a good option for those who want full lips and have a good lip length
How is a Lip Lift performed?
Performed within 1 hour under local anesthesia, with minimal downtime, this procedure shortens the distance from the nose's base to the upper lip's upper border. The longer distance you have, the greater the lift will be.
How long do Lip Lift results last?
The results of a Lip Lift procedure are permanent and will adapt to the normal aging process.
How long is the recovery process after a Lip Lift?
Recovery after a lip lift is minimal - pain medication is not needed, and you can resume normal activity immediately after. Minimal swelling and redness is normal and will deter within a week. After the procedure is over you leave with small barely perceptible sutures underneath the base of your nose. Your sutures will be removed after 5 days and no downtime is required after.
What is the cost of a Lip Lift?
The cost of a Lip Lift varies on each case and if combined with other procedures. Visit our financing options and price list to get a starting cost estimate. Every lip lift requires a consultation with Dr. Kassir. The costs for the consultation will go towards the procedure.
How long does a Lip Lift procedure take?
A lip lift procedure typically takes about half an hour to an hour. We topically numb the inside of your mouth with a little bit of anesthetic on the inside and outside of your mouth. Dr. Kassir performs lip lifts under local anesthesia.
Can I get a Lip Lift even though I’ve had lip fillers?
Yes! You can get a lip lift even if you’ve had lip fillers done in the past. You can either wait until your lip fillers dissolve, melt the fillers or you could wash the fillers out during the lip lift. The timing of it you can discuss with your surgeon.
Can a Lip Lift change the shape of my lips?
Yes! A lip lift can change the shape of your lips by making the cupid's bow more defined and overall top lip have more definition. By lifting the lip upwards it creates a better proportion and more aesthetic.
Scars after a Lip Lift?
To modify the shape of the lip, you are going to be left with a scar underneath your nose, where the nose meets the upper lip. If done correctly, and meticulously it should fade away as time goes on. If the scar is still prominent, we have laser solutions - but for the most part, the scar after a lip lift should not be a problem.
Can I combine other cosmetic procedures with a Lip Lift?
You can! A lip lift is a very popular procedure that is often combined with facelift, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, or other surgeries. It is a great detail that adds to facial balance and harmony.
