A lip lift at Stein Plastic Surgery, performed by double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Stein, enhances lip appearance by shortening the space between your nose and upper lip. Ideal for addressing thin lips, lip asymmetry, a flat smile, or an elongated upper lip, this procedure helps you achieve a radiant smile and rejuvenate your facial harmony.
Enhance the Appearance of Your Lips and Smile
A lip lift is a surgical procedure that enhances the appearance of the upper lip by shortening the philtrum, the space between the nose and upper lip. This is achieved by removing a small strip of skin beneath the nose, lifting the lip, and creating a fuller, more youthful appearance. The procedure enhances the natural curvature of the upper lip, improving the definition of the lip border. It also increases the amount of visible pink lip tissue, helping correct a thin or elongated upper lip for a more balanced facial profile.
What a Lip Lift Can Do for You
A lip lift enhances your facial appearance by creating a fuller, more defined upper lip. It can improve symmetry, add youthful volume, and balance facial proportions. This surgical procedure offers transformative results for various concerns, such as:
- Correcting a long philtrum for a more youthful look
- Increasing visible lip tissue for fuller lips
- Enhancing lip symmetry and balance
- Improving the definition of the upper lip border
- Creating a more pronounced smile by lifting the corners of the mouth
- Shortening the space between the nose and upper lip
- Creating better lip proportions without the need for fillers
Am I a Good Candidate for a Lip Lift?
You may be a good candidate for a lip lift if you want to enhance your lip shape, reduce the philtrum length, or achieve a fuller upper lip without fillers. The ideal candidates are generally in good overall health, non-smokers, and free from medical conditions that could impair healing. A lip lift can be particularly beneficial if you seek long-lasting results to improve lip symmetry.
Dr. Stein will evaluate your candidacy through a detailed consultation, considering your facial anatomy, aesthetic goals, and medical history. He will ensure you meet the necessary health criteria and discuss the best options for achieving your desired results.
What Happens During the Lip Lift?
The lip lift begins with administering local anesthesia and numbing the area between your nose and upper lip. Dr. Stein makes a precise incision along the base of the nose, typically following the curvature of the alar crease (where the nostrils meet the face) to create a natural result and minimize visible scarring. This incision technique, often referred to as a “bullhorn” or subnasal lip lift, allows for optimal lifting of the upper lip without altering the nasal shape.
Once the incision is made, Dr. Stein removes a measured strip of skin and underlying tissue, which shortens the philtrum and enhances the vermilion (the red portion of the lip). The skin is then carefully sutured in layers using fine, dissolvable sutures to ensure a secure and precise closure. This closure technique reduces tension on the incision, which reduces scarring. The entire process takes 1-2 hours, and the results are visible immediately.
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Your Consultation With Dr. Stein
During your consultation with Dr. Stein, he will thoroughly examine your facial structure, focusing on the area around your lips and nose. He’ll discuss your aesthetic goals and explain how a lip lift can address your concerns. Dr. Stein will review your medical history, including any conditions that may affect healing, evaluate your skin’s elasticity, and create a surgical plan tailored to your unique facial anatomy. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss potential outcomes in detail.
What Can I Expect From Recovery?
After your lip lift, you can expect some swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort around the incision area for the first few days. Dr. Stein will provide detailed aftercare instructions, including keeping the area clean and applying any prescribed ointments to aid healing. Most patients experience peak swelling in the first 48-72 hours, which gradually subsides over the next week.
Within 5-7 days, Dr. Stein will remove any external sutures, though some dissolvable sutures may remain beneath the skin. You should be able to return to normal activities within a week, but it’s important to avoid strenuous activities for 2 weeks. Full healing of the incision can take several months, with the final results becoming more refined as the swelling resolves.
Complementary Procedures
A lip lift can be combined with other facial procedures to enhance your overall results. You may consider pairing your lip lift with a facelift, rhinoplasty, or eyelid surgery to achieve a more balanced and rejuvenated appearance. Dr. Stein can help you determine which complementary procedures best align with your aesthetic goals during your consultation.
Patient Testimonials
Dr. Stein is AMAZING and I would never trust my face with anyone else. Nice staff, great procedure, awesome guy. Highly recommend and I will go back for more treats!
The entire experience at this clinic has been a pleasure. The staff are pleasant and caring, and Dr. Stein has worked wonders on my appearance. I not only feel better, 1 also look better. He has done more for my quality of life than he will ever realize! I am a professional artist. I believe that in his work, he is ar artist as well.
Everyone at Dr. Stein’s office has been amazing. After 20 years of contemplating rhinoplasty I’m so happy I finally did it. The entire process was super easy from start to finish. If you are looking for a surgeon to coddle you, that’s not Dr. Stein. If you are looking for a true professional with many years experience, and who is a straight shooter, Dr. Stein is the doctor for you. I can’t imagine a more perfect nose for me! Thank you, Dr. Stein!
Words can not express how happy I am with the results, I can look in the mirror now instead of avoiding it, Dr. Stein made me look refreshed and younger.
Dr. Stein answered all my questions, told me exactly what was going to be done, how recovery would be and what I could expect afterwards. I felt at anytime during this journey, I could call him or his great staff and they would take care of any concerns that I might have had. Dr. Stein and his staff took great care of me, I honestly can’t say Thank you enough!
I have always been unhappy with my nose and it’s masculine appearance. I have a very small face and frame and it just never seemed to fit. Since the first consultation I knew Dr. Stein was the surgeon I wanted to go to. He was very mindful and observant of every little detail that I did not like. Dr. Stein and his whole staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. I loved my experience and my new nose is amazing! I would highly recommend Dr. Stein to anyone looking to have any facial cosmetic procedure.
I am extremely pleased with the outcome and with Dr.Stein’s talent! My nose looks even better than I expected and keeps getting better each day. This was one of the best decisions I have ever made and I am so glad I chose to come here to have it done.
My rhino/septoplasty experience with Dr. Stein was AMAZING. Not only were the results better than what I could have imagined, but everyone at his office was so polite and wonderful to work with. Thanks to Dr. Stein I can breathe better and look better – in a perfectly natural way!
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Dr. Stein is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with decades of expertise in creating natural, refined results through personalized surgical care. During your consultation, he will carefully evaluate your facial structure and discuss how a lip lift can enhance your appearance. After your procedure, you’ll receive his personal cell phone number for direct, around-the-clock communication. Schedule your lip lift consultation today to learn how Dr. Stein’s surgical expertise can help you achieve your aesthetic goals.
