Treatment
A lip lift shortens the distance between the nose and the upper lip, lifting and rebalancing the lip and revealing a little more of the upper teeth. For the right person it is a subtle, lasting alternative to repeated filler.
About the procedure
With age the space between the nose and lip can lengthen and the upper lip can roll inward, making the mouth look flatter. A lip lift removes a small, carefully measured strip of skin at the base of the nose to lift the lip into a fuller, more defined position.
It is a short procedure, usually carried out under local anaesthetic, with the scar placed in the shadow of the nose. [Confirm Ms Bowers' technique, anaesthetic and setting.]
What to expect
Some swelling and a fine scar at the base of the nose, which settles over the following weeks. [Confirm.]
Many people are back to everyday activities within a few days. [Confirm.]
A lifted, more balanced upper lip. Results are long-lasting and do not need topping up like filler.
Common questions
Filler adds volume; a lip lift changes the proportions by shortening the upper lip. They address different things, and Ms Bowers will advise which suits your goals.
The scar sits at the base of the nose, where it is well concealed, and fades over time.
The change is long-lasting, though the face continues to age naturally.
Next step
Book a consultation to find out whether lip lift surgery is right for you.
Information on this page is general and does not constitute medical advice. All procedures carry risks, which are explained at consultation. [Clinical detail to be confirmed and approved by Ms Bowers.]