Full and luscious lips have long symbolized femininity and sensuality. Lip lift surgery is a plastic surgery procedure that gives the upper lip a youthful appearance by shortening and shaping it. It also lifts the red part of the upper lip, giving it volume.
The result of surgical correction is long-lasting, and there is no need for repeated hyaluronic acid injections to maintain the desired shape.
Bullhorn lip lift is the most common procedure for upper lip lifting, where a narrow strip of tissue is removed under the nose to shorten the philtrum, the area of the upper lip between the edge of the red lip and the columella of the nose. This achieves a more frontal position of the upper lip, making it appear larger and fuller.
Italian lip lift is a modification of the Bullhorn lip lift, where a portion of soft tissue is removed under the nostrils without affecting the philtrum area, "lifting" the lateral area of the upper lip edge. Its advantage is that the scar after the procedure is practically invisible.
Corner lip lift is performed when it is necessary to lift the corners of the mouth. By removing a small portion of tissue above the corners of the mouth, they can be effectively lifted. The scar is minimal and practically unnoticeable after a few weeks to months.
Gullwing lip lift is a surgical solution where the incision is made above the upper edge of the red lip. This sharpens the contour of the lips and adequately lifts them.
Basic Information
- The procedure is performed under local anesthesia
- The procedure takes less than 60 minutes
- The client goes home after the procedure
- Stitches are removed after 10-14 days
- Complete healing and fading of the scar occurs within 9-12 months