The art of fine lips. Lip lift for lifting the upper lip – learn about the procedure, recovery and results.
The lip lift is an aesthetic surgical procedure that shortens the distance between the nose and the upper lip, giving a more youthful, voluminous and expressive appearance to the lips. Lip lift is a preferred alternative to fillers for patients who are looking for long-lasting results.
The procedure is especially effective in patients in whom the upper lip is elongated and has lost its youthful volume and shape.
With age, the upper lip gradually lengthens, thins, and “falls” over the teeth, which gives a tired and outdated look to the face.
Lip lift corrects this process by surgically shortening the filtrum (the distance between the nose and the lip) by:
The result is a fresher, more youthful and natural look.
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It is important that you are at least 18 years old, have a stable weight, good general health, personal motivation for the operation and realistic expectations for the result.
Before the procedure, the plastic surgeon will talk to you about all your questions and expectations. The choice of a breast lift method is carried out individually, together with the specialist. Women who are planning pregnancy and breastfeeding are usually advised to postpone surgery.
Informed consent is a mandatory document that contains a detailed description of the procedure, possible risks and complications, anesthesia and financial conditions. It is signed after careful familiarization and the opportunity to ask questions to the plastic surgeon or anesthesiologist.
Before the lip lift operation, the following is performed:
Patients receive instructions to temporarily stop certain medications and detailed information about the expected outcome and recovery.
The most commonly used is a subnasal lip lift, in which the incision is made in the natural folds under the nose.
During the operation:
The incision is closed with fine seams in order to achieve the best aesthetic result.
Unlike the subnasal method, in the direct lip lift, the scar remains directly above the red part of the lip (vermilion), which makes it more visible on close inspection. However, the technique allows for a very accurate correction of asymmetries and local defects that are difficult to respond to with other methods.
Due to the more visible scar, the direct lip lift is used less often and is mainly recommended for:
The recovery period is usually mild and predictable:
The final result is evaluated gradually over several months.
It is important that patients have realistic expectations and are informed that a fine scar remains located discreetly under the nose.
Lip lift is a procedure with a high degree of safety and satisfaction when performed by an experienced plastic surgeon. Most patients report a significant improvement in the appearance of the lips and smile.
If there is body hair in the area of surgical intervention, it should be shaved immediately before surgery.
Reception of a light dinner
A prerequisite is not to be on your period on the day of the operation and not to be pregnant!
Medication intake – only with water
You can drink a small cup of coffee, tea, water or juice
(if the operation is after 14:00)
No food
No nightgown, slippers or towel are needed – only personal toiletries.
Make an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Petrov, dr. Lafcis et al. Lozanov. Our specialists will evaluate your case and prepare an individual treatment plan.
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