Best Lip Lift Procedure to Reduce Area from Nose to Lip?

There are two general approaches to the lip lift
Most of the better (in my opinion) lip lift procedures place the scar at the just beneath the nostrils. There are various names for this but the general pattern of skin removal looks like a bull's horns.
However, caution must be used in the amount of lift, because too much will lift only the central portions of the lip (pursed appearance) without effecting the outer corners of the mouth. In a more mature (aged) individual this is frequently combined with a corner lift. In a younger individual this will cause too much scarring
The other approach is to place the scar directly above the red portion of the lip where a woman wound apply lip liner.
I discourage patients from choosing this because I feel it alters the normal border of the lip and will always require some form of makeup or permanent pigmentation (tattoo). The advantage is that you can selectively lift any portion of the lip (not just the central lip as described above) and essentially have the patient draw out the desired result. The red portion of the lip is then rolled upwards and can be somewhat apparent.
In either technique, unfavorable scarring may occur and the procedure should not be undertaken until you are willing to accept this risk,
I hope this helps.

Good day! Thank you for providing photo with your query. Ask your doctor about lip shortening which has small incisions placed at the base of the nose under the nostrils. This shortens the distance between the nose and the upper lip and will also allow the lip to “roll out”, creating a more pouty look. This procedure also drastically improves the aesthetic of one’s smile and facial proportions. It is tailored for each patient to create youthful, natural looking results that can create a more proportional smile and reduce the signs of aging around the mouthFind a board-certified plastic surgeon that has extensive experience with your case and discuss realistic goals and expectations. Best of luck! #RealSelf100

A bull horn incision is the preferred type as it conceals the incision in the shadow between the nasal base and the upper white lip. The gull wing incision along the vermillion has greatly fallen out of style because scarring in this area can be extremely noticeable and troubling to correct.

Thank you for your question. The Lip Lift procedure is
performed to accentuate the size and/or shape of the upper lip by removing skin
from the region underneath the nose. As the distance is decreased between the
nose and the lip, the red lip is 'lifted'. In appropriate individuals,
shortening this distance may impart or restore a more favorable balance to lips
and face. Popular options include incision placement underneath the nose (sub-nasal
lip lift), or within the nostril (endonasal lip lift, Italian lip lift), just
above the vermilion border. Speak with your surgeon about your goals and his or
her recommendation about how to best accomplish those.

Thank you for your question and sharing your photo.  Lip lifts can be an extremely rewarding procedure that can increase the fullness of the upper lip, give you a little more lip show.  The amount of lift does depend on the starting length of the upper lip skin and the desired look afterwards.  The incision is hidden at the border of the upper lip skin and base of the nose and spans the width of the nose.  I perform these procedures under local anesthesia, but it can also be done with sedation or general anesthesia.  Good luck.

Our office specializes in many different types of lip lift procedures to improve lip dimensions and aesthetics. A lip lift can be performed inside the mucosa of the lip or below the nose. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian

The lip lift is an excellent procedure if performed on the right patient with a significant amount of patient satisfaction. It tends to feminize the face and makes older patients look younger. My guidelines involve basically two criteria: 1-Is the distance from the bottom of the nose to where the lips meet (stomion or mouth) significantly more than 50% of the distance from where the lips meet to the bottom of the chin.2-Are the upper front teeth visible when you open your mouth slightly (not smiling).In your case, taking very crude measurement from your posted photo, you measure approx. 70%.An in-office true measurement would reveal by how many millimeters you are over the "ideal" length.And, obviously, I cannot tell from your posted photo about how much, if any, central upper dental "show"you have. However, my impression is that you would be a good candidate.The incision is made in the form of a "staghorn", following the curvature of the creases around your nostrils and going into the floor of your noise. The resultant scar is truly imperceptible if performed this way. 

As indicated in the answers below, lip lift is a good procedure when done on the right patient. It is a procedure which patient selection is critical to  a good outcome.  Ideal patients have a long upper white lip and relatively small red lip.  When at rest their upper lip should cover most of their upper incisors. When smiling a candidate should not have too much gum show.  Ideal candidates have fair skin and are not be prone to poor scarring. When done on the right patient it can be  a wonderful procedure.  in certain situations Lip filler can further enhance the lipafter the lip lift procedure is performed.

The subnasal lip lift is likely the best option to give you the significant reduction of upper lip height that you need.  There are a few tricks to make the scar less visible but the subnasal scar is typically better hidden than the vermilion border scar, especially in younger patients

My usual preference is for the version that places the scar along the bottom of the nose because it is very well hidden there. When placed along the edge of the lip it can be a lot more obvious. Lip lifts are most often done on older patients to correct sagging, and it your case there may be other things to consider such as a condition called "vertical maxillary excess." What this means is that if the lip is shortened it may end up pulling your mouth into an always-open position because the height of the upper jaw is long. Of course I can't say for sure from the picture but a plastic surgeon should be able to give you good advice.

You are a great candidate and can expect great results. In general, when I recommend this procedure to patients they have never heard of the procedure, but afterwards they are very satisfied with the results. Looking at your photo, it appears that the distance between your nostril base and the vermilion border is over 2.5 cm. The ideal distance should be about 1.5 cm. I would place the incision under your nostrils and would try to make the distance near the 1.5 cm depending on other factors. The scar usually heals well and is not visible. I posted a photo on my gallery for you to see the scars and the results.