The best candidates for a lip lift have excessive lengthening and descent of the upper lip which creates an aged appearance. The most important factor is finding an experienced and board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in aesthetic surgery.
Lip Lift
A lip lift is a refined surgical procedure designed to shorten the distance between the nose and upper lip, creating a more youthful, balanced appearance. By subtly lifting the upper lip and enhancing its natural shape, a lip lift can improve lip definition, increase tooth show at rest, and restore changes that occur with aging.
For comprehensive perioral rejuvenation, a lip lift can be combined with complementary treatments such as laser skin resurfacing or Renuvion® skin tightening to improve fine lines and skin texture. Injectable dermal fillers or fat grafting may also be recommended to restore volume and further enhance natural-looking results.
THE PROCEDURE
What It Is
Aging changes around the mouth and lips can become very significant over time. Aging, sun damage, smoking and time may all be factors in the loss of a young and attractive mouth. The multiple changes of thinning, loss of lip fullness, and fine lines that become worse with movement can all be a factor.
One of the major features of the aging mouth can be lengthening and sagging of the upper lip. A surgical lip lift can directly address this and elevate and support the upper lip and corners of the mouth to a more youthful and natural appearance.
What It Treats
- Vertical lengthening and sagging of the upper lip
- Turn down and sagging of the corners of the mouth
- General personal aging when combined with resurfacing and volume restoration procedures
Benefits
- Restores Youthful Lip Position: Elevates and shortened the aging and vertically lengthened upper lip.
- Rejuvenates a Younger Mouth: The upper lip is shortened to a more youthful profile.
- Refreshed Appearance: Global benefits when combined with resurfacing and volume restoration procedures.
- Natural Appearing, Younger Lips: Restores the youthful balance and contour of the younger mouth when combined with other aesthetic treatments.
OVERVIEW
Treatment Time
60 – 90 minutes, depending on the extent and areas involved.
Recovery Time
5 – 7 days, but will be affected by other related procedures if combined.
Anesthetic Type
Local anesthesia is most common.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if a lip lift is right for me?
What are some other options besides a surgical lip lift?
If the aging changes of the lips and personal areas do not involve lengthening and descent of the upper lip, other aesthetic options such as laser or chemical peel resurfacing, Renuvion JPlasma resurfacing, injectable fillers and fat grafts, and micro needling may all be beneficial. A thorough discussion of your all your options based on your anatomy, goals and budget will be presented and reviewed with your EVOLV provider.
How much does a surgical lip lift usually cost?
The cost of a surgical lip lift will depend on the extent and area involved and whether or not other ancillary procedures are planned. You will be provided with a specific and itemized surgical quote detailing all related costs by our EVOLV Patient Coordinator.
Are all surgical lip lifts the same?
The design and technique of lip lifts will vary among plastic surgeons depending on training and experience as well as aesthetic awareness. Because this is a highly visible area of the face, the design and incision placement must be precise and individualized to each patient’s unique anatomy and aging patterns in order to obtain natural appearing and balanced results.
What is the expected recovery time after surgical lip lift?
Recovery time after a loop lift will be affected by many factors including aging patterns and severity, skin health and preparation, surgical technique and individual factors. In most patients swelling beings to subside in 2-3 days and sutures can be removed be 5-6 days but the incision is then supported with surgical tape. Make up and camouflage can be applied by one week or so post operatively.
How long does a surgical lip lift last?
Longevity of a lip lift, as with any aesthetic surgical procedure, will depend on surgical technique as well as preoperative skin conditioning, the extent of skin aging and health, and most importantly post procedure lifestyle and skin care. Although the aging process is inevitable and natural, the visible signs of aging, especially around the mouth and lips, can be significantly diminished and controlled after aesthetic surgery with a personalized skin care program and maintenance, and non-surgical treatments which will extend the benefits of surgical result.
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