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I've done so many lip lifts and corner lifts. These can be done right in the office.The incisions heal well.
Determining candidacy for a corner lip lift involves assessing several key factors related to your facial anatomy and aesthetic goals:Corner Lip Lift Purpose:This procedure is designed to elevate the corners of the mouth, creating a more upturned and youthful appearance without significantly altering lip volume.Considerations for Candidacy:Philtrum Length: While a short philtrum can be advantageous for certain lip procedures, the primary focus for a corner lip lift is the position and droop of the mouth corners.Desired Outcome: If your goal is to achieve a specific lip shape similar to the reference provided, it’s important to communicate this clearly with your surgeon. They can assess whether the desired outcome is achievable through a corner lip lift alone or if additional procedures might be needed.Consultation with a Specialist:A consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon experienced in lip procedures is crucial. They can evaluate your facial structure, discuss your goals, and determine if a corner lip lift is the best option for achieving your desired look without increasing lip volume.Ultimately, the surgeon can provide personalized advice and ensure that your expectations align with what can be realistically achieved through the procedure.
You appear to be young and the scar from a corner lip lift will be unattractive. The better technique would be a lip lift that is done at the nose-lip junction and more excised laterally and less excised centrally. This will increase your lip fullness and pull up the corners. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
Given your history of keloid and hypertrophic scarring, it's important to approach any surgical intervention with caution. Here are some alternative options to consider for shortening the philtrum and subtly enhancing fullness without extensive surgical risk: Dermal Fillers: Strategic use of...
Thank you for your thoughtful question. It’s great that you’re planning ahead and considering facial balance in conjunction with your revision rhinoplasty and septoplasty. Yes, a lip lift and rhinoplasty can absolutely be performed together to effectively reduce the appearance of a long phi...
Thank you for your detailed question and for sharing photos—they are quite helpful in assessing proportions. Based on your description and the images, it does appear that the philtrum length (18–19 mm) is on the longer side for a youthful, feminine aesthetic. A well-executed subnasal lip lif...
To explore the possibility of changing the shape of the philtrum, especially to achieve a more triangular appearance, it's important to consider various cosmetic procedures that might help. A lip lift procedure can potentially alter the appearance of the philtrum by shortening the distance...
Yes, a lip lift is commonly done with a rhinoplasty. Your chin is microgenic, making your nose look proportionally larger. I would consider that before a rhinoplasty revision. A chin implant would significantly balance your nose. Your upper lip is long, and a lip lift will be big game changer!
Thank you for your question and for sharing the photo, which helps guide the assessment. 1. Scarless or Minimal-Scar Corner Lip Lift – Is It Possible? While no surgical procedure is truly scarless, a well-executed corner lip lift can result in subtle, nearly imperceptible scarring, especially w...
