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  1. What is a Lip Lift?
  2. Are there Different Types of Lip Lifts?
  3. About Dr. Tania Hassanzadeh
  4. Serving West Hollywood and Surrounding Areas
  5. Schedule a Lip Lift Consultation
  6. Directions From West Hollywood
  7. Frequently Asked Questions About Lip Lifts

If you’ve ever wished for a more youthful, defined, or balanced appearance for your lips, a lip lift might be the solution. 

What is a Lip Lift?

A lip lift is a surgical procedure designed to shorten the distance between your upper lip and nose, creating a fuller, more youthful appearance. Unlike fillers, which add volume, a lip lift permanently reshapes the lip and enhances its natural contour. The procedure can also improve the visibility of your teeth when you smile, giving your face a refreshed and balanced look.

Are there Different Types of Lip Lifts?

Dr. Hassanzadeh offers several lip lift techniques to suit a variety of aesthetic goals. Each type targets different areas of the lip to achieve a natural and proportionate result.

Deep Plane Lip Lift

The Deep Plane Lip Lift is a precise technique that carefully repositions underlying tissue for lasting results. This approach provides natural fullness while maintaining mobility and expression, making it ideal for patients seeking subtle yet impactful enhancement.

Bullhorn Lip Lift

The Bullhorn Lip Lift removes a small strip of skin beneath the nose, lifting the central portion of the upper lip. This method is effective for shortening a long philtrum and creating a more youthful and feminine upper lip contour.

Central Lip Lift

The Central Lip Lift focuses on the middle portion of the upper lip, enhancing symmetry and definition. This technique is particularly suitable for patients who want a balanced lift without altering the corners of the mouth.

Corner Lip Lift

A Corner Lip Lift targets the outer edges of the upper lip to correct downward-turning corners and improve the overall expression of your smile. This subtle adjustment can make a significant difference in facial harmony.

Gullwing Lip Lift

The Gullwing Lip Lift is designed to create a gently curved, natural upper lip shape. This technique is ideal for patients seeking enhanced lip definition with a delicate, feminine contour.

About Dr. Tania Hassanzadeh

Tania Hassanzadeh, MD, is a fellowship-trained Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon based in Beverly Hills, CA. She graduated with honors in Neuroscience from Duke University and earned her medical degree at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society for top academic performance.

She completed extensive residency training in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at Tufts Medical Center, followed by a highly competitive dual fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Boston Medical Center and The Spiegel Center. She also completed Craniomaxillofacial Surgery training through the AO North America Foundation.

During her fellowship, she received grant funding for research focused specifically on upper lip anatomy to enhance augmentation and lift techniques. 

Dr. Hassanzadeh’s extensive training includes advanced work in lip anatomy, rhinoplasty, facial trauma repair, and facial feminization surgery. She combines this knowledge with a patient-centered approach, ensuring every procedure is tailored to individual goals. 

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FACIAL PLASTIC SURGEON

Dr. Tania Hassanzadeh

Tania Hassanzadeh, MD, is a fellowship-trained Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in Beverly Hills, CA. She graduated with honors in Neuroscience from Duke University in Durham, NC and completed her medical degree at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, where she was one of few graduates inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society for top academic performance.

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Serving West Hollywood and Surrounding Areas

Dr. Hassanzadeh’s Beverly Hills practice conveniently serves patients across West Hollywood, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and nearby communities. Whether you live in the heart of West Hollywood or nearby neighborhoods such as Melrose, Fairfax, or Sunset Strip, you can trust Dr. Hassanzadeh to deliver elegant, natural lip lift results close to home.

Schedule a Lip Lift Consultation

Ready to enhance your smile and achieve a more youthful lip appearance? Schedule a private consultation with Dr. Tania Hassanzadeh at her Beverly Hills office, conveniently located near West Hollywood. During your visit, Dr. Hassanzadeh will evaluate your facial features, discuss your goals, and recommend the best lip lift technique for you.

Your journey to a more confident, radiant smile begins today!

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lip Lifts

Can a deep plane lip lift help with upper lip inversion?

Yes. By repositioning the underlying tissues, this technique can improve inward-rolling or tucked upper lips, increasing a visible pink lip without filler.

How do I know which lip lift technique is right for my lips?

The ideal technique depends on the length of your philtrum (space between nose and lip), how much pink lip shows at rest, your teeth show when you smile, and whether the corners of your mouth turn down. A personalized consultation at Dr. Hassanzadeh’s Beverly Hills office can help determine which technique is best for you.

What is a deep plane lip lift, and how is it different from a standard lip lift?

A deep plane lip lift is an upper lip lift performed in the deeper soft-tissue layers rather than only tightening the skin, which can create a more stable, natural-looking elevation of the upper lip.

What kind of scar does a corner lip lift leave?

The procedure leaves small, carefully shaped scars at the corners of the mouth that are usually placed along natural creases, and they tend to fade and become less noticeable over time.

Can a corner lip lift be done alone, or does it need to be combined with a full lip lift?

It can be performed on its own when the main concern is droopy corners, but it is often combined with an upper lip lift or facelift for a more harmonious improvement of the whole lower face.

Does a deep plane lip lift change the way my smile moves?

Because the deeper support structures are repositioned, a deep plane lip lift can increase tooth show and lip eversion while still allowing normal movement and expression once healing is complete.

Can a corner lip lift be done without changing the rest of my lip shape?

Yes, many patients have only the corners lifted to correct a downturn while leaving the central lip and philtrum length unchanged.

Where are the incisions placed for a corner lip lift?

Incisions are typically placed within the natural crease at the outer corner of the mouth to help camouflage scarring.

How much lip shortening is too much?

Over-resection can create a gummy smile or overexposure of the teeth. An experienced facial plastic surgeon carefully measures the philtral length to preserve balance.

Is a deep plane lip lift better for patients who have had filler fatigue?

Often, yes. Patients who have stretched upper lip skin from repeated filler treatments may benefit from deeper structural repositioning rather than additional volume.

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