A lip lift procedure is a small intervention where an area of skin is removed at the base of the nose to shorten the distance from the nasal base to the upper lip. As we age, the length of the distance from the bottom of the nose to the upper lip increases, which makes the lip look more petite and less youthful.
With a lip lift procedure, we can enhance this area to show more of the upper lip, which makes the upper lip look fuller.
Our Self-Evaluation Quiz can help you decide if a lip lift is the right procedure for you.
This procedure is performed in the office under local anesthesia. To begin the procedure, Dr. Gdalevitch will place an incision in the natural skin crease below the nose. This incision runs along the nasal base in the shape of a bullhorn. Through this incision, the lip tissues are lifted, and excess skin is trimmed, which reveals more of the pigmented part of your upper lip. Dr. Gdalevitch will align the bottom of the nose with the top of the lip and place sutures to close the incision.
Lip lift presentation
Consent for lip lift
Pre op instructions for lip lift
At Phi Plastic Surgery, we believe that a beautiful body can take many shapes and sizes. The Phi philosophy centers on respecting your body's proportions and helping you let your inner beauty shine.
We offer our patients the best, most advanced techniques to help them achieve their aesthetic goals.
These pre-surgical and post-surgical instructions are provided as essential services for you. Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure optimum results. If there are instructions that need to be clarified, please feel free to contact our office as soon as possible. If some instructions are not followed, your surgery could be delayed if deemed necessary by your surgeon.
Prepare a bag. It should include:
You can expect to experience swelling and feelings of tightness along the incisions of your lip lift. For your comfort we recommend:
Please contact us immediately if you experience any of the following
The final result will be seen around 1 month. Scars continue to improve over 6 months to a year.
Recovery from a lip lift is generally very tolerable as it is a minimally invasive surgery. Swelling may occur for 1-2 weeks, and the incisions may take up to 6 weeks to heal fully.
A lip lift will help you obtain a fuller upper lip and will accomplish the following:
The result is a fuller, more voluminous, younger-looking upper lip.
A lip lift is a surgical procedure that involves shortening the length between the nose and the upper lip (the philtrum) to create a more youthful lip and increase the volume of the upper lip.
Patients who wish to add volume to a thinning upper lip are good candidates for this procedure.
Most clients resume their work and social duties within five days. Side effects are typically very tolerable. Applying an ice pack to your lips can help alleviate any discomfort or swelling after surgery.
The results of a surgical lip lift are permanent; however, your lips and overall face will continue to age. Your lips will still be affected by your the aging processe.
If surgery is not the right decision for you, nonsurgical lip lift options are available using dermal filler and neuro toxin injections. These can create temporary results but will not remove excess skin or provide the same lifting effect.
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Dr. Perry Gdalevitch offers a unique approach that involves applying the principles of perfect proportions (phi) to help you achieve your aesthetic and reconstructive goals.
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