A lip lift is a surgical procedure that elevates the upper lip by removing skin between the nose and the border of the top lip. A Medial Lip Lift is done by shortening the distance between the nose and the top of the lip, the redness of the lip starts to roll outward, creating a more volumized look. A Lateral or Corner Lip Lift removes excess skin to lift the down-turned corners of the mouth.
At a Glance
CANDIDATE
• Are physically healthy
• Have a positive outlook and realistic goals
PROCEDURE
A lip lift is a surgical procedure that elevates the upper lip by removing skin between the nose and the border of the top lip.
LENGTH OF PROCEDURE
1.5 hours
Anesthesia
Local
RECOVERY
You will have several follow-up appointments. The first appointment is one week after surgery where your health, recovery, and wounds will be assessed and sutures removed. A second appointment is usually scheduled for three or four weeks later as needed.
DOWNTIME
Avoid any vigorous physical activity, exercise, running, etc. for the first three weeks after surgery.
Experience
You will be guided from initial contact by our team with specific information about your lip lift procedure. When we schedule a lip lift consultation, you will be sent information to read before you meet Dr. Wages. Your consultation includes a comprehensive, thorough examination with bio-dimensional measurements, and a review of the procedure and recovery. We work with you in a team approach to help you achieve your desired outcome.
Recovery
Take it easy the first 24 hours after your lip lift surgery. You will be given specific post-operative instructions by Dr. Wages to follow to ensure a safe and speedy recovery. Immediately after surgery your healing begins, and in the days and weeks to follow your will see your results emerge. You can expect continuous improvement with your full healing in 3-6 months.