I wish to do a Lip lift how much skin in your opinion should be removed for me to see a nice big change? (photos)

Question

Dear doctors i want to do a lip lift i ,im from america but i will fly were ever to do it, i want to see a big change in my lips as the distance from my nose and lips is quite far especialy since i had rhinoplasty ,also my top lip is so much thinner and shapless and not lifted! I want to do it but only to see a big fuller change For me to see a nice big change how much skin should be removed for it to be worth the procedure Thanks

Thomas Buonassisi, MD · Answer

Its important to understand the goal of lip lift surgery. Mainly it is to shorten the distance from the edge of the vermillion to the base of the nose. This can improve facial balance if the lip is too long, It can increase the amount of teeth show and it can give a slightly fuller look to the  mid portion of the upper lip.  It can however make the lip look too short and even triangular if too much of the lip is removed so its best to be conservative. I generally recommend between 4-6 mm or not more than 25% of the total lip length. This is a common facial cosmetic procedure with a high satisfaction rate overall.

Good Luck!

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

We do 3-7 lip lifts most weeks. The key is to customize the procedure for each face.  We adjust the incision location, amount of excision, fullness, sutures, etc.  Look at my various videos for more information

Farhad Rafizadeh, MD · Answer

You are a great candidate for a lip lift as you seem to have a fairly long upper lip covering your front teeth. Lip lift is one of those surgeries that makes a great difference in one's appearance. It makes you look younger and cuter. This is not an operation that most plastic surgeons are familiar with. I have been doing this operation for many years, but I remember 5 years ago very few plastic surgeons knew about it and would discourage patients from considering this procedure. I still get people coming from other states and others counties very frequently. 
You need to look at reviews on the Realself and see pictures and finally come for a consultation. The discussion about how much to remove will take place after seeing you and considering the complete aesthetics of your face. Typically 5 to 6 mm is removed. I usually don't want to make the lip less than 10 mm. I show patients how they would look like and we make a decision together. Please ask any additional questions.

I wish to do a Lip lift how much skin in your opinion should be removed for me to see a nice big change? (photos)

Answers (3)

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Lip Lift

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

I wish to do a Lip lift how much skin in your opinion should be removed for me to see a nice big change? (photos)

Answers (3)

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Lip Lift

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.