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What is an Upper Lip Lift?
An upper lip lift is a surgical procedure designed to lessen the area between the bottom of the nose and the top of the upper lip. By reducing this area, we give the appearance that the upper lip is fuller and more lifted.
An upper lip lift can also improve dental show, add volume, reverse a down-turned lip corner, and eliminate lines caused by aging.
There are many different types of lip lift procedures, including:
- Bullhorn lip lift (subnasal lip lift): This is the most common lip lift surgery and involves a single incision in the area below your nose.
- Central lip lift: Your surgeon makes one incision at the base of your nose to lift the center of your upper lip.
- Corner lip lift: This type elevates the corners of your mouth into a slight smile. This is ideal for people with downturned or drooping lips.
- Gullwing lip lift: Dr. Hassanzadeh will make an incision along the border of the upper lip to create a more defined upper lip.
- V to Y lip lift: Your surgeon will make an incision in the shape of a V and close the incision in the shape of the letter Y.
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What are the Benefits of an Upper Lip Lift?
The benefits of a lip lift include the following:
- Permanent results: The results of a lip lift are permanent, meaning you don’t have to worry about repeated treatments.
- More voluminous upper lift: You can expect to have a fuller, more voluminous upper lip after this simple procedure.
- Give you a youthful appearance: An upper lift cannot only give you a plumper upper lip but can also address lines along your upper lip, giving you a more youthful look.
- Improve your smile: Because an upper lip lift can address and cover overly exposed teeth, it can improve your smile as well.
- Boost your self-confidence: Many patients who have an upper lip lift often notice a boost of confidence and self-esteem.
The Upper Lip Lift Procedure
The upper lip lift procedure is a relatively straightforward procedure. Dr. Hassanzadeh will start by marking structural landmarks, the anticipated incision, and measuring the desired amount of skin removal. From there, she’ll administer local anesthesia to ensure you’re comfortable, or the procedure may be combined with additional rejuvenation surgery under general anesthesia. From there, Dr. Hassanzadeh will make the appropriate incisions to remove excess skin from the area between the bottom of your nose and your upper lip. She will then lift the upper lip into position and close the incisions with low-profile sutures. In total, the lip lift typically takes less than an hour.
Upper Lip Lift Recovery
After upper lip lift surgery, you will likely have some redness, mild sensitivity, and swelling, but that will dissipate within a few days. Dr. Hassanzadeh will give you detailed instructions on how best to take care of the treatment area. You’ll want to keep your head elevated, avoid moving your lips a lot, take medications as instructed, and avoid drinking alcohol. Soft foods are encouraged.
As for results, you can expect an immediate improvement, and final healing within 3-6 months.
Am I a Candidate?
Ideal candidates for an upper lip lift are generally healthy individuals with realistic expectations who are nonsmokers.
Pairs Well With…
An upper lip lift is ideally combined with lip augmentation. Additional facial rejuvenation procedures that enhance the results of an upper lip lift include facelift or deep-plane facelift, rhinoplasty, and fat transfer.
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Looking to plump up your upper lip for a fuller pout? Or perhaps you want to increase visibility of your front teeth? An upper lip lift with Dr. Hassanzadeh can do all that and more. To learn more information or schedule a consultation today, don’t hesitate to call our Beverly Hills office or message us via our online contact form.
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