Lip Lift
Perk up your pout for a more youthful-looking appearance with a lip lift at Redbud Facial Plastic Surgery.
Perk up your pout for a more youthful-looking appearance with a lip lift at Redbud Facial Plastic Surgery.
The space between your nose and upper lip, known as the philtrum, lengthens as we age, subtly flattening the cupid’s bow, hiding the upper teeth, and reducing upper lip volume. A lip lift procedure can reverse this effect with refined, permanent results.
At Redbud Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Nicholas Clark offers lip lift surgery tailored to provide personalized, balanced facial rejuvenation. With advanced training in facial plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery—paired with an aesthetic eye for proportion—he utilizes contemporary techniques to elevate the upper red lip, define the vermilion border, and restore youthful balance to the lower third of the face.
If you're frustrated with a long upper lip, thin lips, or overuse of lip fillers, a lip lift offers a natural-looking, surgical solution with minimal downtime and lasting improvement.
Subnasal (bullhorn), corner, direct, endonasal
Local anesthesia or light sedation
About two weeks; residual swelling resolves within a few weeks
Permanent results
Thin upper lips, long philtrum, hidden upper teeth, or poorly defined cupid’s bow
A lip lift is a surgical procedure that shortens the vertical distance between the nasal base and the upper lip, enhancing the upper vermilion height and exposing more of the upper teeth. Unlike lip fillers, which add volume through injection, a lip lift surgery works by removing skin and subtly shifting the anatomy to reveal a naturally fuller, more youthful upper lip shape.
Dr. Clark offers several techniques depending on your anatomy and goals:
Each technique is chosen based on your facial proportions, lip shape, and desired aesthetic outcome. Dr. Clark’s approach prioritizes enhanced stability, hidden incision sites, and natural-looking results.
Lip lift surgery is typically performed under local anesthesia, sometimes with light sedation, and takes less than one hour.
Because this is a non-filling, surgical enhancement, results are immediate and permanent—not reliant on volume or product.
A lip lift procedure can help with:
Ideal candidates include:
Dr. Clark will assess your goals, skin type, and medical history to develop a personalized treatment plan. Some patients choose to combine lip refinement with other aesthetic plastic surgery procedures for more holistic rejuvenation.
You can expect mild swelling, tightness, and bruising during the first few weeks after your lip lift. Recovery involves:
Dr. Clark provides detailed aftercare instructions to protect the surgical site and support the most natural-looking results possible.
Most patients notice improved lip shape, tooth show, and definition as early as 7–10 days post-surgery. Swelling gradually resolves, with refined results emerging over six to eight weeks. The results of a lip lift are permanent, with no ongoing filler maintenance required.
Fellowship-trained in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Clark is uniquely qualified to perform subtle, effective lip lift procedures that enhance—not distort—your natural features. His experience with contemporary surgical techniques, facial aging, and aesthetic plastic surgery ensures refined, detail-oriented care and results that blend seamlessly into your overall facial appearance.
Whether you’re seeking a subtle enhancement or pairing your lip lift with other procedures, Dr. Clark ensures that each treatment complements your anatomy and supports your long-term satisfaction.
Unlike fillers, a lip lift offers permanent results. The effects do not fade over time.
The incision site is carefully hidden beneath the nasal base. With proper healing, scars typically fade and are not noticeable.
Yes. It often pairs well with other procedures like a facelift, chin augmentation, or laser skin resurfacing as part of a full facial rejuvenation plan.
For many patients, yes. A lip lift provides lasting lip enhancement without the need for volume-based injectables.
Most patients resume light daily activity within a few days and are photo-ready in about two weeks.
