Achieve the Perfect Smile: What You Need to Know About Lip Lift Surgery

A confident, radiant smile can make a lasting impression. For many, achieving the perfect smile may involve more than just maintaining healthy teeth. If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your upper lip, lip lift surgery might be the solution. Here’s everything you need to know about this transformative procedure.

What is a Lip Lift for Lip Enhancement?

A lip lift is a cosmetic surgery designed to enhance the shape and volume of the upper lip. This procedure shortens the distance between the upper lip and the nose, creating a more youthful and fuller appearance. By addressing concerns like a long or drooping upper lip, lip lift surgery can enhance facial harmony and improve your smile. This form of lip augmentation offers subtle but noticeably rejuvenated results. 

What You Need to Know About Lip Lift Surgery

When many people think of lip enhancement, they think of dermal fillers. However, a surgical procedure like a lip lift offers different, longer-lasting benefits. 

How Does Lip Lift Surgery Work?

Lip lift surgery is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation, ensuring the patient remains comfortable throughout the procedure. The surgeon makes small incisions at the base of the nose, often in the natural creases, to minimize scarring. The excess skin is then removed, and the lip is lifted to create a more youthful contour. Depending on the technique used, the procedure may also involve repositioning the muscles beneath the lip to achieve the desired outcome.

The surgery takes about one to two hours, depending on the complexity of the procedure. Results are immediately noticeable, though full healing will take several weeks.

What are the Benefits of a Lip Lift?

A lip lift offers several aesthetic benefits:

Enhanced Smile: A lifted upper lip can reveal more of your teeth, giving your smile a more vibrant and youthful appearance.

Improved Facial Proportions: By shortening the distance between the nose and upper lip, the face looks more balanced, especially in profile.

Natural Results: Unlike lip fillers, which can sometimes appear overdone, a lip lift provides permanent results with a more subtle, natural enhancement.

Long-Lasting Effects: Once the surgery is healed, the results are permanent, offering a lasting improvement to your appearance.

What is Recovery Like After a Lip Lift?

After a lip lift, you can expect some swelling and bruising around the lip area, which usually resolves within one to two weeks. Most patients can return to work and normal activities within a few days, though it’s recommended to avoid strenuous activities for about two weeks.

You will be advised to keep your head elevated to reduce swelling and avoid touching or irritating the surgical site. Following post-operative care instructions carefully will ensure the best possible results and minimize risks.

Am I a Good Candidate for Lip Lift Surgery?

Ideal candidates for a lip lift are individuals who are looking for a more youthful and enhanced appearance, have a long or thin upper lip, or want to improve facial balance. It’s important to have realistic expectations and be in good overall health. A consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Stile will help determine whether a lip lift is right for you based on your unique anatomy and aesthetic goals.

Take the Next Step

Want to learn more about what you can expect from lip lift surgery? Please fill out the form on this page to request an in-person consultation, and one of our knowledgeable medical staff members at Stile Aesthetics will reach out to you promptly. You can also call our office directly at (702) 243-9555.

Stile Aesthetics serves Las Vegas, NV & Surrounding Areas.

*Individual results may vary