Many patients who come into our Vancouver office want fuller lips, but sometimes, lip injections are not the right solution. For those with long or drooping upper lips, a lip lift can provide just the results they’re looking for.
What is a Lip Lift?
Due to the natural aging process, the upper lip can lengthen and lose its shape. At the same time, the pink portion of the long upper lip can become thin and less defined. Upper lip lift procedures are a type of facial plastic surgery that are important in creating a youthful smile.
A lip lift can also be combined with lip fillers and other facial rejuvenation procedures for full rejuvenation.
What are the Benefits of a Lip Lift?
Lip lifts have several benefits: they can help restore the shape of the lips, increase the pink portion of the upper lip, and improve the visibility of the upper teeth, all while maintaining a natural-looking appearance. It’s also a good alternative to dermal fillers and offers beautiful, natural-looking results.
The Lip Lift Procedure
The lip lift procedure is performed under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis. During the surgical procedure, an incision will be made in the creases at the base of the nose and redundant upper lip skin will be removed. The remaining tissue will be lifted and reshaped for a fuller lip.
This facial cosmetic surgery typically takes around 60 minutes to complete. Small stitches will be removed 6 days following surgery.
A lip lift can also be done in combination with other facial surgeries, such as facelifts, neck lifts, and brow lifts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have a lip lift if there is filler in my lips?
Does the lip lift affect the function of my upper lip?
Will there be visible scars?
What is the cost of a lip flip?
Lip Lift Aftercare and Results
Patients can generally return to work within 48 hours and resume normal activities within 5-7 days following this lip enhancement surgery. Patients can return to vigorous exercise and heavy lifting in approximately three weeks. This technique repositions the upper lip and improves the lip contour and shape for a more youthful mouth with minimal scarring.
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Dr. Arko Demianzcuk
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon | BLOG
Dr. Arko Demianzcuk received his MD degree with honors from Queens University and his Plastic Surgery training (FRCS) from the University of British Columbia. His post-graduate education included subspecialty training in reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital Boston. Dr. Demianzcuk has been appointed as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia and served as Director of the UBC Resident Cosmetic Clinic for over a decade.Dr. Demianzcuk’s professional memberships include the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada with subspecialty training in Plastic Surgery, the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgery, the Canadian Society of Aesthetic Surgery, the American Society of Plastic Surgery, and the Canadian Medical Association.
