Lip lift – everything you need to know about surgical lip lifting

Are you tired of lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid? Don’t want to use Botox? A lip lift is a one-time procedure that guarantees lasting and natural results – it will keep your lips in perfect, youthful condition. Choose an effective and safe lip lift.

A lip lift will be appreciated by anyone who wants to unleash the maximum beauty of their lips, but we recommend it especially if you think that your upper lip is exceptionally thin and the space between it and your nose is too large. Lip lift has been a godsend for patients who wanted their teeth to be more visible when they smile – before the procedure, they were almost invisible when they laughed or spoke.

When deciding on a lip lift using the lip lift method, you don’t have to worry about pain. During the procedure, the surgeon will apply local anesthesia, which will make the process virtually painless.

The specialist will precisely remove a carefully marked section of skin below your nose, thereby shortening the length of the nasolabial fold. This will make your lips more prominent. Such a correction of the shape and proportions of the lips will make them look bigger, while still looking very natural.

A lip lift can be performed in several ways. Incisions in different areas of the skin allow for slightly different results. The surgeon will take into account your preferences and individual facial proportions to choose the best way to enlarge your lips.

The most commonly used technique is the bullhorn lip lift, which involves cutting out a section of skin just below the nose. This method allows the upper lip to be lifted appropriately, exposing the red of the lips and increasing the visibility of the upper teeth when smiling.

The specialist may also focus on another aspect of lip modeling, which is lifting the corners of the mouth, which will result in a more cheerful facial expression. In this case, the surgeon will perform a so-called corner lip lift.

Other types of this procedure that you may encounter include:

• Deep plane lip lift – a procedure performed in the deeper layers of tissue, not just in the skin and subcutaneous tissue. This is to ensure more visible results.
• Gullwing lip lift – involves cutting a strip of skin along the contour of the upper lip, which better exposes the red of the lips.

A lip lift permanently enlarges the lips. You no longer need to enlarge your lips with hyaluronic acid or resort to other methods. You can enjoy the benefits of simple and safe plastic surgery.

A lip lift does not need to be repeated. The maximum effects achieved with this method are visible immediately after leaving the treatment room.

Effects of a lip lift:

• improvement of the proportions and shape of the lips,
• shortening of the nasolabial fold,
• correction of lip asymmetry,
• fuller appearance of the lips thanks to the outward turning of the vermilion border.

Before the procedure, you will have a consultation with a plastic surgeon who will provide you with all the necessary information and answer your questions.

Tests you need to have done before a lip lift:

• complete blood count,
• coagulation profile,
• virological tests,
• TSH,
• fT3,
• fT4.

Important! You must not smoke for at least 3 months before the procedure.

You do not need to fast before the procedure. We recommend eating breakfast. Remember to drink enough water. Come to the clinic without makeup and do not wear jewelry on that day.

All necessary tests can be performed efficiently at INVICTA Medical Diagnostic Laboratories.

The surgeon will begin by securing the area to be treated. You will receive local anesthesia, thanks to which you will feel virtually no pain.

In the second stage, the specialist will precisely remove the designated area of skin below the nose.

The procedure will end with layered suturing of the tissues and securing the wound. Thanks to the precision of the procedure, the scar left after the procedure will be barely visible and will be hidden in the philtrum or directly under the nose.

The whole procedure usually takes about 45-60 minutes. You will return home on the same day.

After the procedure, protect your lips and face from any injury. Do not sunbathe or expose yourself to UV rays. Also, refrain from intense physical activity for 3-4 weeks. Do not strain your lips — do not open them excessively. Do not eat hard, large, or hot foods for two weeks.

Wash the wounds with a wound treatment solution and cover them with a sterile dressing. Keep them clean — make sure not to dirty or wet the post-treatment area.

Take painkillers and anti-swelling medication as prescribed by your doctor. Also, attend follow-up appointments. The surgeon will remove the stitches after about 7 days. The next check-up usually takes place after three months.

Once the wounds have healed, it is a good idea to lubricate them and gently massage the scar. Protect your lips and face from sunlight for one year after the procedure.

A lip lift is a relatively safe procedure. However, there are certain contraindications to its performance.

You cannot undergo the procedure if:

• you are pregnant or breastfeeding;
• you are allergic to anesthetics;
• you have blood clotting disorders;
• you are taking anticoagulants;
• you suffer from severe systemic diseases, organ failure, or uncontrolled chronic diseases;
• you had an infection or were on antibiotics within a month before the procedure;
• you had herpes about two weeks before the procedure;
• you noticed inflammation or skin changes in the treatment area.

The price of a lip lift depends on several factors. Check the price list for this procedure at the INVICTA Anti-Aging Clinic – lip lift.

When you choose a lip lift at the INVICTA Anti-Aging Clinic, you can be sure that you will be treated by professionals. Take advantage of our extensive experience and book your procedure today!