face procedures
Lip Lift
What is a Lip Lift?
Lip lift surgery is a procedure that involves the removal of skin in order to reduce the length of the upper lip. An advantageous outcome of this surgery is that it can give some increase in the actual lip show often creating a fuller lip appearance.
Why Have a Lip Lift?
For individuals seeking a more natural approach to enhancing lip volume, a lip lift can be a suitable option. Unlike fillers, which add volume through injections, a lip lift increases the visible part of the upper lip by lifting it, creating a fuller appearance without adding external substances.
REVERSE SIGNS OF AGEING
As we age, the distance between the nose and the upper lip can lengthen, leading to a thinner, less defined upper lip.
A lip lift can:
- Shorten the distance between the nose and the upper lip.
- Create a fuller, more defined lip shape.
- Increase the visibility of the upper teeth, enhancing your smile.
aid in facial rejuvenation
- Restore a youthful curve to the upper lip.
- Reduce the appearance of a “long” upper lip, which can make the face look aged.
- Complement other facial rejuvenation procedures.
How is Lip Lift Surgery Performed?
After careful evaluation and a discussion regarding the desired result, the treatment area is very precisely marked, and reference lines are drawn. Following the administration of local anaesthetic, the predetermined skin and tissue are precisely removed. The orbicularis muscle may also be elevated to further volumise and create a youthful lip profile. The incisions are planned so that the resulting scar will sit close to the natural creases beneath the nose. Sometimes a small area of skin and tissue is removed at the lip corner to ensure a proportionality of the lip length across both its nasal and facial zones.
Our Doctors
Michael McBride FRCS (Plast)
