What is a gull wing lip lift?

A gull wing lift lip is essentially a method of removing a strip of skin just above the border of the upper lip. It has the shape of a gently extended M and looks like a child's drawing of a sea gull. This essentially advances the border of the upper lip. It leaves a visible scar which can obscure the natural... more

This is a procedure for the patients that the space between nose and upper lip is long. This works better in older patient and fair skin patient. Lip augmentation works better in younger patients

Improvement of the upper lip can be acheived by the gull wing lift or less invasively, by administration of facial fillers to recreate the anatomic subunits of the upper lip white roll and most importantly, the philtral columns. The enhancement of the philtral columns can, in most cases, restore youthfullness... more