Would I be a candidate for a lip lift or just borderline? (Photos)

You're very young and the philtral length is really not especially long. Rather than surgery, especially this early on in life, you might wish to explore the use of a nonsurgical filler lip lift using a low viscosity, malleable, cohesive HA filler injected along the vermilion border of the upper lip. It takes under five minutes to perform, in the hands of an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist filler injector expert and with immediate results and little to no significant downtime. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Thank you for sharing your photos and measurements. A philtrum length of 14–15 mm is slightly longer than average, which is why you may be considering a lip lift. At 19, your facial structures are still developing subtly, and while some individuals can benefit from a lip lift, it’s important to weigh the long-term implications and potential risks at a younger age.

Here’s what to consider:

Lip filler vs. lip lift: Fillers are non-surgical and adjustable, which makes them a safer, flexible option while your face continues to mature. A lip lift is permanent and involves surgical alteration, which is harder to revise later.

Borderline candidacy: Based on your measurements, you could be considered on the borderline for a lip lift, but many surgeons might suggest waiting a few more years to ensure the result is proportionate as your facial features settle.

Risks: Surgery at a younger age carries the usual risks of scarring, asymmetry, or dissatisfaction with long-term proportions, especially if your face continues to change subtly.

For now, fillers remain a safe and reversible way to enhance your lips while giving time for your facial proportions to stabilize. A lip lift can be reconsidered later if the philtrum remains long relative to the rest of your face and you’re seeking a permanent change.