Upper Lip Lift

As a person ages, the length of the upper lip skin increases and the red portion thins out. An Upper Lip Lift can make it look fuller and more youthful.

Close up view of young beautiful caucasi

Who is a good candidate for Upper Lip Lift?

Patients with thinning of the red portion of the upper lip and elongation and wrinkles of the skin may be a good candidate for an upper lip lift.

Before

This is a patient in her early 70’s who presented for facial rejuvenation. She did not like the loose skin on her face and neck, but was also very bothered by thinning and lengthening that had occurred on her upper lip.

After

This shows the same patient 2 months following a Face and Neck Lift and Upper Lip Lift. Notice how rejuvenated and youthful the upper lip looks now that length of the skin was decreased and that there is improved show and fullness of the red part of the lip.

What should a patient expect during and after Upper Lip Lift?

This can be performed with a face/neck lift under general anesthesia or in the office under local anesthesia. It generally takes about 20 minutes to perform and has 1-2 weeks of down time if performed alone.

What results can a patient expect from Upper Lip Lift?

One of the main signs of facial aging are elongation and wrinkle formation of the upper lip. For the right patient, this can significantly improve the appearance of the mouth. This can also make the red portion of the upper lip look fuller and more defined; similar to the result following a small/moderate amount of lip filler.