Liplift - naturally full lips without fillers

Are you looking for a way to achieve fuller lips and a more youthful appearance? Do you want to avoid injections and lip augmentation with fillers? If so, you might be interested in a lip lift, which improves the appearance of the upper lip, making it look naturally fuller and more defined.

What is a lip lift?

A lip lift is a surgical procedure that involves gently lifting the upper lip. The procedure involves shortening the area known as the philtrum—the region between the tip of the nose and the red part of the upper lip. After the procedure, your lips will appear fuller with smoother wrinkles around them, giving your face an overall more youthful appearance.

Who is a good candidate for a lip lift?

Ideal candidates include, above all, women and men with a deep groove between the nose and lips. However, the procedure is suitable for almost anyone who would like to have fuller and visually larger lips. A lip lift can also smooth out wrinkles around the mouth, giving the face an even more youthful appearance. Since the upper lip is lifted across its entire width, the corners of the mouth are also lifted, giving you a happier facial expression.

The procedure is relatively quick and painless

We perform lip lifts on an outpatient basis. First, we mark the area on the face between the nose and the lip that we plan to treat. We apply a local anesthetic to the treatment area to numb it and make the procedure as comfortable as possible for you. The doctor then makes an incision at the base of the nose to shorten the distance between the upper lip and the base of the nose. Excess skin is removed, and the small incision is closed with a fine, internal suture. The entire procedure typically takes 30 to 60 minutes.

Recovery is quick and complications are minimal

After the procedure, you should put minimal or no strain on the treated area. You can resume your normal daily activities after just two days. In the first few days, bruising may appear around the upper lip and nose, but this should subside within a week. We usually remove the stitches one week after the procedure.

The Pros and Cons of a Lip Lift You Should Know

One of the biggest advantages of a lip lift is that it gives the lips a natural appearance without looking artificial or creating the risk of so-called “duck lips.” Unlike lip fillers—such as those containing hyaluronic acid—the lifting effect on the upper lip is permanent. Another undeniable benefit is the procedure’s ability to smooth out wrinkles around the mouth.

One of the main drawbacks of the procedure is the surgical incision, which is permanent, just like the results of the lip lift. However, the incision is located in the crease below the nose, so it is practically invisible. Other drawbacks stem from potential complications, which are, however, very rare. Temporary bruising may occur, which can cause temporary mild asymmetry of the lips.

Lip lift vs. lip augmentation with fillers – what’s the difference?

The difference between these procedures lies in their underlying principles. While a lip lift shortens the area between the nose and the upper lip, fillers increase lip volume. Another difference is the frequency of the procedures—filler injections must be repeated regularly (typically every 6–12 months), whereas a lip lift provides a permanent visual enhancement.

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