Can I Get a Lower Lip Lift? | Dr. Jonathan Sykes (2024)

First, let’s start by understanding an UPPER lip lift. We lift the upper lip by removing skin under the nose, shortening the white lip, and revealing more of the red lip (also called the vermillion lip.) In a lower lip lift, in a similar fashion, patients have their lower lip inverted, or turned out, so we see more of their red or pink lip. This makes the lips fuller, and often it gives them a more natural appearance than filler injections might. So can you do that? Yes. The challenge becomes the scar. In an upper lip lift, the incision can be made far away from the lip that we’re trying to change. But in the lower lip, we’ve got to make the incision right in front. We can’t make it down on the chin. We have to make an incision near the lower lip, and excise, or remove, the white lipped skin, in order to evert, or turn out, the red vermillion of the lower lip.

Well, in reality, a lip lift ought to last for many, many years. It takes a lot of aging to have the results of a lower lip lift go away. So, it should last many years. Just remember, this is a procedure that’s uncommonly done. But in the right patient, for example a patient who has a very thin lip, where it’s almost impossible to give them enough volume with filler. A little shift would change the ratio of the weight to the red lip, and it could be a procedure that would work for you.

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About Dr. Jonathan Sykes

Dr. Jonathan Sykes is a world-famous expert plastic surgeon who performs all cosmetic and functional plastic surgery procedures on the face and neck. He is a past president of The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and served on their Board of Directors for over 10 years. He is also a Professor Emeritus in Facial Plastic Surgery from UC Davis Medical Center, and the former Director of Facial Plastic Surgery at that institution.

He is known as the expert’s expert, and is often called to consult and advise other plastic surgeons in both Northern California and Beverly Hills. He has a special interest in eyelid and browlift surgery, facial rejuvenation surgery including facelifts, and rhinoplasty. He also has a particular interest in facial feminization surgery. Have questions? Email Dr.Sykes at:[emailprotected]

FAQs

Can I Get a Lower Lip Lift? | Dr. Jonathan Sykes? ›

The answer is: Yes. A lower lip lift, in general, is done by excising skin with the idea that we're going to change the contours of the lip. While not as common as an upper lip lift, a lower lip lift can help patients with thin lower lips that may not be a good candidate for lip fillers.

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How do you fix a droopy lower lip? ›

A surgical procedure, like a lip lift, will provide a more permanent — albeit more invasive — solution, whereas injectable treatments (think: lip filler or dermal filler in the nasolabial folds) usually offer immediate results with less downtime.

What is a butterfly lip lift? ›

A lip lift, also known as a lip lift, butterfly correction, upper lip lift or bullhorn lip lift, is a minor procedure designed to reduce the distance between the upper lip and the base of the nose. This makes the red area of the upper lip fuller and more visible.

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What are the disadvantages of lip lift? ›

Disadvantages of Lip Lift Surgery

During the recovery period, you might experience some redness and minor bruising around the lower half of your face. Anesthesia is used for this procedure, which means that you might have to arrange for a ride home in advance.

What is an Italian lip lift? ›

Like other lip lifts, the Italian lift reduces the space between the upper lip and the nose, but it also increases the curve of a patients's cupid's bow (where the upper lip bends in a bow-like shape at the centre). Highlighting cupid's bow restores a more youthful look to the lips.

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What is a minimal lip lift? ›

This lip lift procedure typically involves minimal incisions to the skin near the corners of the mouth, raising them to form a happier, more 'grinning' expression. However, the surgeon must carefully carry out this procedure to avoid visible scars post-surgery.

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Can lip lifts go wrong? ›

As with all surgeries, lip lifts have some potential complications which is why it's always essential to use a board-certified plastic surgeon. Complications of plastic surgery include: scarring. poor wound healing or scarring.

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What is a Cupid lip lift? ›

CUPID LIFT™ is a Deep Plane Upper Lip Lift performed using the unique and groundbreaking Cupid Design. This design, created by Dr. Ben Talei, can modify and improve lip shape, contour, and volume.

What causes the bottom lip to droop? ›

Conditions that affect the muscles involved in lip movement can contribute to lip ptosis. For example, facial nerve palsy, a condition where the facial nerve is damaged or paralyzed, can lead to weakness or paralysis of the muscles responsible for lip movement, causing drooping.

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How do you fix lower lip incompetence? ›

Fortunately, surgery is not required to treat lip incompetence. One of the most highly recommended treatments for lip incompetence is orofacial myofunctional therapy or OMT. The purpose of OMT is to solve poor oral habits or other orofacial issues through a series of easy and painless exercises.