Lip Lift and Lip Augmentation
Lip Lift and Lip Augmentation are surgical procedures that enhance the shape and prominence of the lips. A lip lift shortens and elevates the upper lip to reveal more of the pink vermillion and create a refreshed smile, while lip augmentation adds volume and contour for fuller, more balanced lips.
How Does Surgery Work?
In a lip lift, a small horizontal incision is made below the base of the nose and a strip of skin is removed. This shortens the space between the nose and upper lip, elevating and defining the vermillion border. Incisions are placed to be concealed as they heal. Lip augmentation can be performed surgically using fat transfer or implants, where tissue is placed within the lips to increase fullness. Both procedures may be performed under local anesthesia, typically in an outpatient setting.
Are You a Good Candidate?
Good candidates are adults who want to correct age-related changes (like elongation of the upper lip or thinning vermillion) or improve natural lip proportions. Candidates should be in good overall health, have realistic expectations, and understand that results are usually long-lasting. A surgeon’s evaluation ensures the chosen approach matches anatomy and aesthetic goals.
Why Consider a Lip Lift & Augmentation?
As we age or due to genetics, the upper lip can elongate and lose prominence, making smiles look less youthful. A lip lift restores a more youthful position and reveals more of the pink lip, while lip augmentation increases volume and shape that may not be achievable with injectables alone. Together, these procedures can create a balanced, defined lip contour and a more confident smile.
Before and after Lip Lift and Lip Augmentation
Disclaimer: These photos are published for illustrative purposes only to provide information on the nature of the procedure. They do not constitute a guarantee of results.
Frequently Asked Questions
A lip lift is a surgical procedure that lifts and reshapes the upper lip for long-lasting results, while lip fillers are injectable substances that temporarily add volume but do not change lip position.
A typical lip lift takes about 1 hour, usually under local anesthesia with or without sedation.
Scars from a lip lift are placed under the nose or at natural creases, making them hard to see once healed. Proper surgical technique helps minimize visible scarring.
Swelling and mild discomfort are expected for about a week. Most patients return to normal activities within 1–2 weeks. Ice and pain management help during early recovery.
Yes — results from a lip lift and surgical augmentation (such as fat transfer or implants) are long-lasting, unlike temporary injectable fillers. Normal aging continues but the foundational changes remain.
Yes. Lip lift and lip augmentation are often combined to both lift and add volume, creating a more complete enhancement.
Most patients take a few days to a week off work for comfort and to allow early healing. Strenuous activity and makeup near the incision are usually avoided during initial healing.
