I'm thinking about getting a lip lift but am wondering about the pros and cons. If I get one now at 41 will I realistically need another in the future. What happens to the scar tissue as the lip drops again? Does it stretch. Once you've had one lip lift are there added complications for a second? Can I get the same outcome from fillers? I'd like to know about non silicone fillers that last more than a few months.
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December 7, 2018
Answer: Lip lift: Would I be a good candidate for a lip lift?
Hello chiroThe incision at the base of the nose, just within the nostrils, tucks the muscle and shortens the skin providing a youthful upper lip in less than an hour under local anaesthetic
Thanks for your question on lip lift- a well done lip lift does not change the shape of the nose. The key is to suspend the lip from other tissues... If the lip is suspended from the nose... it will change the shape of the nose but a well done procedure will NOT change the nasal shape...
It is possible to avoid any alternations to the bottom of the nose when an upper lip lift is performed. In my hands, this is achieved through a combination of incision design (having the incision extend into the nostrils/floor of the nose), and suturing technique (having the deep sutures ...
