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Preparation for your lip lift includes detailed pre-surgery instructions, dietary guidelines, and any necessary medications. Our team ensures you are fully prepared for a safe and successful surgical experience.
The lip lift is typically performed under local anesthesia. The surgeon designs the segment of skin to be excised, hiding the incisions within natural facial creases. This effectively shortens the distance between the upper lip and the nose, turning the upper lip slightly outward to reveal more of the inner pink structure for a fuller appearance.
After surgery, stitches are removed approximately one week post-operation. Patients may experience some discomfort and swelling, which typically subside within one to two weeks. Numbness in the upper lip may occur for about a month, with full mobility and strength returning after a few weeks. Detailed aftercare instructions are provided to ensure a smooth recovery.
Choosing Advanced Facial and Nasal Surgical Center for your lip lift means trusting experienced surgeons dedicated to delivering excellent results. We focus on creating balanced and natural enhancements to your lips, ensuring a youthful and attractive smile. Our commitment to using advanced techniques ensures optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction.
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The stitches from the surgery will be removed approximately one week after the operation. There may be some discomfort and swelling that will reside within the first one to two weeks. Numbness of the upper lip may occur for approximately the first month. The lip will regain full mobility and strength after a few weeks.
Although rare, there are always risks with lip lift surgery. Dr. Song aims to provide you with only the best possible outcome with your procedure, but some potential issues are:
A lip lift is a surgical procedure often performed under local anesthesia. The surgeon will lift the upper lip to achieve a beautiful, desired shape. Dr. Song will design the segment of skin to excise to hide the incisions within natural creases along facial aesthetic borders, effectively shortening the distance between the upper lip and the nose. The upper lip will be turned slightly outward so that more of the inner pink structure of the lip is revealed.
The following individuals are a good candidate:
When the skin between the nose and the upper lip is excessively long it gives an aged appearance to the lower face. Candidates for an upper lip lift are women who have a small upper lip, a long philtrum (skin between the nose and lip), asymmetry of the upper lip, severely wrinkled upper lip skin, minimal to no upper tooth show, and those seeking facial feminization.
A lip lift is a surgery aimed at improving lip symmetry, architecture, and visibility by creating a fuller and taller upper lip. This will simultaneously increase the amount of upper teeth show.
