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Lip Lift Surgery in Vancouver

There’s no hiding the fact that our lips become less plump as we age. Additionally, the distance between our nose and lips increases with age, giving the entire face an older appearance. Others are born with naturally thin lips and also desire a move towards larger, fuller lips.

If you have a thin, flat, age-depleted, or almost nonexistent upper lip, a lip-lift is a facial procedure that can create more youthful, full, and luscious lips. This lip augmentation surgical procedure can create a feminine, appealing, full lip with natural contours with very minimal downtime.

At our clinic, we specialize in the subnasal lip lift, the most common and effective technique for enhancing the appearance of the upper lip. Sometimes referred to as a bullhorn lip lift, this procedure involves removing a small strip of skin just beneath the nose. This subtly shortens the distance between the nose and upper lip, resulting in a more youthful, balanced look with greater upper lip visibility.

The subnasal lift can help improve lip proportion, enhance facial harmony, and create a more defined Cupid’s bow—all with minimal downtime and natural-looking results. It’s an ideal option for patients seeking a permanent enhancement without fillers.

How is Lip Lift Surgery Performed?

Upper lip lift shortens the space between the nose and the upper lip by removing a small section of skin under the columella (base of the nose), which allows the upper lip skin to roll upwards. creating a more aesthetically pleasing and feminine contour. It can help to make the lips look plumper, fuller, and more youthful, providing long-term results that negate the need for lip injections or work in combination with filler.

Your Plastic Surgeon will carefully measure the proportions of your lips to ensure a balanced and personalized outcome. Lip lift treatment takes around one hour and is performed using local anesthesia. Lip fillers can also be combined with a lip lift for the ultimate lip rejuvenation.

What are the benefits of a Lip Lift?

  • Gives the lips a more feminine, youthful look
  • Increases the pink portion of the upper lip
  • Improves the visibility of the teeth
  • Plumps and volumizes the lips
  • An excellent alternative to fillers
  • Rejuvenates the appearance
  • Natural-looking outcome

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What are the benefits of a Lip Lift?

With the lip lift cosmetic procedure, there are a variety of benefits you can look forward to, including the following:

  • Gives the lips a more feminine, youthful look
  • Increases the pink portion of the upper lip
  • Plumps and volumizes the lips
  • An excellent alternative to fillers
  • Rejuvenates the appearance
  • Natural-looking outcome
  • Long-lasting lip lift results
  • No noticeable scarring

Minimizing Scars for Natural-Looking Results
It’s very common to have concerns about scarring with any surgical procedure. The good news is that the incision for a subnasal lip lift is carefully placed along the natural crease beneath the nose, where it tends to heal discreetly. For patients who are particularly concerned about scar visibility, we also offer laser scar therapy as an option to further minimize and smooth the appearance of any residual scarring, helping you achieve the most natural-looking results possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens during a lip lift?

Your treating Plastic Surgeon will numb the top lip with local anaesthesia before making a small incision beneath the skin to decrease the distance from the nose to the mouth. To ensure a natural-looking result, this is done in a tasteful, nuanced way. Next, the wound is stitched up. It takes around an hour to perform a lip lift. Following the removal of the stitches in seven days, the scar is essentially unnoticeable.

How long do the results last?

The results you see will last for years to come, unlike short-term results achieved with dermal fillers.

Do I feel any pain during the procedure?

With a lip lift, only local anaesthetic is used to make sure you are entirely at ease throughout the procedure. After that, your treating Plastic Surgeon will give you some oral painkillers. The majority of individuals do not find the entire procedure to be particularly painful.

What is a lip lift and who is a good candidate for it?

A lip lift is a cosmetic procedure that shortens the space between the upper lip and the nose, creating a more defined and youthful lip shape. Good candidates are individuals looking to enhance the appearance of their upper lip without fillers, typically those with thin or elongated upper lips

How is a lip lift procedure performed?

The procedure involves making a small incision at the base of the nose and removing a small strip of skin & muscle to elevate the upper lip. This creates a more pronounced and youthful lip contour.

What is the recovery time for a lip lift?

Initial recovery takes about 7 to 10 days, with most swelling and bruising resolving within this period. Complete healing, including scar maturation, can take several months. Patients can usually return to normal activities after one- two weeks.

Are there any risks or complications associated with a lip lift?

Risks include infection, scarring, asymmetry, and changes in sensation. While rare, there is also the potential for overcorrection, resulting in an unnatural appearance. Choosing a qualified surgeon can reduce these risks.

Will a lip lift affect my ability to move my lips or smile?

A lip lift should not impair the ability to move your lips or smile. However, some temporary stiffness or swelling may occur during the early stages of recovery. Once healed, most patients regain full movement and natural expression.

What does recovery look like?

Lip lifts have little side effects, with only slight discomfort at the treatment location. For the first few days, patients can use painkillers. Most clients can anticipate going back to work in about 72 hours. After a lip lift, the stitches are removed within the first week, and the scar is typically barely noticeable.

Am I an ideal candidate?

The upper lip recedes between one and three millimetres every ten years as a result of the weakening of the ligaments connecting the base of the nose to the mouth with age. The lips look less plump as the pink area of the lip starts to contract. Additionally, the Cupid’s bow’s definition starts to deteriorate. A lip lift can reverse these changes and restore a naturally gorgeous, ultra-sexy smile.rnrnPatients must be in good physical and mental health, not smokers, and free from any serious medical conditions like bleeding disorders or high blood pressure before undergoing any cosmetic operation. Patients should have a positive, realistic attitude towards their treatment based on a private consultation with the plastic surgeon.

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