Will a lip lift raise the stomion? (photo)

Question

I have a 17mm philtrum and I would like to subtly raise it 3-4 mm. i like the shape of my lips now, and i was wondering if the stomion would be lifted as well with a bullhorn lip lift.

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

The answer is that the upper lip is raised when the mouth is open.  When closed it's in the same place.  However lip lift is a powerful way to make the mouth more feminine and attractive.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I suggest that you consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to determine your candidacy because a lip lift surgery can create subtle and natural looking improvements to your appearance.
Best wishes,

Lisa Friederich, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

Hi, Thanks for your question. 
 The subnasal lip lift will remove skin from the top lip, but only on the outside- the inside mucosa is left intact and thus not shortened. This usually results in more show of the vermillion lip as it turns out, rather than shortening the whole lip segment. Although it may initially feel that the lip and stomion is pulled higher, this will settle as swelling resolves and the scar softens. 
The lip lift can make a big difference to the lower facial third aesthetic in both men and women. You may find it useful to visit a plastic surgeon for a consultation and discussion on the result you could expect.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

Whether the stomion would be changed long-term depends on how much skin is removed (% removed) in the subnasal lip lift. With a 25% or less skin removal there will be some temporary elevation of the stomion but that would relax and not be a persistent lip feature change.

Will a lip lift raise the stomion? (photo)

Answers (4)

More Lip Lift Questions

The Grin Lift - Is this procedure new? (photo)

Who does a modified lip lift?

Is there a scar massage technique for lip lift scar? 1 month post op.

What to do if I have adequate tooth show but a long philtrum? (Photos)

Not enough tooth show when smiling, is a lip lift my only option?

Bullhorn lip lift after rhinoplasty a year ago.

WE SEND PRETTY
EMAILS