Expert Lip Lift in Chester NJ
Are you tired of repeated filler injections to rejuvenate your lips to a more full and youthful state? This is a common complaint we hear from patients. As we age, our upper lips become longer and more thin.
A lip lift is a subtle surgical procedure that enhances the appearance of the lips. During the procedure, a plastic surgeon removes a small strip of skin between the top lip’s edge and the base of the nose, shortening the distance length of the upper lip. Sometimes the surgeon will also perform a “corner lift” at the same time to help raise the corners of the mouth and achieve a more pleasant resting tone to the face.
This result of a lip lift is a fuller, more pronounced upper lip, with increased visibility of the pink/red lip and upper central teeth when the lips are at rest. If you are considering a lip rejuvenation procedure, set up a consult with our fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon here.
Urban Facial Plastics Lip Lift FAQs
Lip lift may be appropriate for patients of any age with an elongated upper lip or looking to see a fuller and more rejuvenated appearance of their red lip.
Lip lift is a short procedure usually requiring only 45 minutes to an hour.
Many patients choose to have their lip lift under a local anesthesia or with a light sedation.
Lip lift offered as a standalone procedure costs around $5,000.
For most patients there is very little pain after lip lift. There is swelling after surgery which usually peaks around the third day and there may be some bruising lasting a few days. Patients return to light physical activity the first day after surgery and usually wait about 2-3 weeks to resume heavy lifting or working out. The average patient is “restaurant ready” with make-up as needed around 3 weeks after the procedure. The lip lift incision tends to remain pink/red for a few weeks until it fades into a faint line.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Each individual experience will vary. Please call or schedule a consultation for a personalized evaluation.