Planning to Get a Lip Lift
A lip lift is a permanent cosmetic surgery that shortens the space between your nose and upper lip, making your lips look fuller and more defined.
Permanent Lip Lift Surgery
A lip lift is a permanent cosmetic procedure that shortens the space between your nose and upper lip, enhancing the natural contour of your lips. This surgery offers subtle yet noticeable improvements to your facial profile. Here’s what you should know:
- Helps create more defined and youthful-looking lips
- Reduces the distance between the nose and upper lip permanently
- Offers natural-looking results with minimal side effects
What is a Lip Lift?
A lip lift is a surgical cosmetic procedure that reduces the space between the bottom of your nose and the top of your upper lip. Unlike fillers or implants, a lip lift enhances the shape and position of your lips for a more youthful, defined look without adding volume artificially.
What Does a Lip Lift Do?
A lip lift can improve the appearance of your lips by:
Making your upper lip look fuller and more defined
Covering exposed upper teeth for a softer look
Lifting downturned corners of the mouth
Reducing fine lines caused by aging around the lips
Types of Lip Lift Procedures
Lip lifts can be tailored based on your facial structure and aesthetic goals. Here are the most common types:
Bullhorn Lip Lift (Subnasal Lip Lift): The most common technique. A bullhorn-shaped incision is made just beneath the nose to lift the center and sides of the upper lip.
Central Lip Lift: Involves a single incision at the base of the nose to enhance the Cupid’s bow and lift the center of the upper lip.
Corner Lip Lift: Lifts the corners of the mouth to correct downturned lips and create a subtle, smiling appearance. Often combined with other lip lift techniques.
Gullwing Lip Lift (Direct Lip Lift): A seagull-shaped incision is made along the upper lip border, giving a more defined and contoured lip shape.
Italian Lip Lift: A more delicate approach using two small incisions at the base of each nostril. It lifts the sides without altering the center of the lip.
V to Y Lip Lift (V-Y Advancement): A V-shaped incision inside the lip is closed in a Y shape to add fullness without visible external scars.
How should I prepare for a lip lift?
Before undergoing a lip lift, you’ll have a consultation with your plastic surgeon, where they will assess your overall health, discuss your aesthetic goals, and evaluate your facial anatomy. Based on this evaluation, your surgeon will recommend the most suitable type of lip lift for you.
To ensure a safe and smooth procedure, your surgeon will provide detailed pre-operative instructions. These typically include avoiding alcohol and stopping blood-thinning medications like aspirin and certain herbal supplements. If you’re a smoker, it’s important to quit several weeks before and after the surgery to support proper healing. You should also avoid adjusting your regular medications without consulting your doctor.
Make sure to clarify any doubts you have regarding the procedure, recovery, or potential risks with your surgeon before the surgery date.
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What Happens During and After a Lip Lift?
A lip lift is a quick surgical procedure performed under local anesthesia, meaning you’ll be awake but won’t feel any pain. If combined with another cosmetic surgery, like a facelift, general anesthesia may be used instead. The surgeon removes a small strip of skin from between the upper lip and the nose (philtrum), then lifts and repositions the lip to create a more youthful appearance.
During the Procedure:
A precise incision is made depending on the type of lip lift.
Excess skin is removed.
The lip is gently lifted into its new position.
The incision is closed with fine stitches for minimal scarring.
Procedure Duration:
Typically completed in under 1 hour.
After the Procedure:
You’ll be monitored briefly and can go home the same day.
Arrange for someone to drive you home due to lingering anesthesia effects.
Post-Surgery Care Instructions:
Sleep with your head elevated and avoid excessive talking.
Take prescribed medications on time.
Avoid alcohol and smoking during recovery.
Stick to soft foods that require minimal chewing.
Mild swelling, tightness, and soreness are expected and will subside with proper care. Your surgeon may schedule a follow-up to remove stitches or they may dissolve naturally.
What Are the Side Effects of a Lip Lift?
Like any surgical procedure, a lip lift carries some risks, though they are uncommon—especially when performed by an experienced plastic surgeon. Possible side effects include allergic reactions to anesthesia, bruising, or infection at the incision site. Some people may experience nerve damage, leading to temporary or rarely, permanent numbness. Other potential issues include persistent swelling, noticeable scarring, or uneven lip shape. To minimize these risks, it’s important to follow your surgeon’s pre- and post-operative instructions carefully and attend all follow-up appointments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rhinoplasty, commonly called a nose job, is a cosmetic and/or functional procedure to reshape the nose. It can enhance facial appearance or correct structural issues that affect breathing.
People choose rhinoplasty for several reasons:
- To improve the aesthetic appearance of their nose (shape, size, or symmetry)
- To correct congenital defects or nasal deformities
To fix breathing issues caused by conditions like a deviated septum
Cosmetic rhinoplasty focuses on enhancing the nose’s appearance, while functional rhinoplasty is performed to resolve breathing problems by correcting internal nasal structures.
There are two approaches:
- Closed rhinoplasty: Incisions are made inside the nose with no visible scarring.
- Open rhinoplasty: A small incision is made on the columella (the tissue between nostrils) for better access to the nasal structure.
Dr. Goyal will determine the best approach based on your anatomy and desired results.
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia or sedation, so there is no pain during surgery. Some swelling, bruising, or discomfort may occur afterward, which can be managed with medication.
- 1–2 weeks: Most swelling and bruising subside.
- 3–6 months: Nose shape continues to refine.
- Up to 1 year: Final results are visible as tissues fully heal.
Yes, the results are typically long-lasting. However, natural aging and skin changes over time may slightly affect the appearance of the nose.
Yes, functional rhinoplasty can correct structural issues such as a deviated septum, enlarged turbinates, or nasal valve collapse, leading to improved breathing.
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