Lip Lift clarification. What method is best ? Skin only method or skin and muscle lip lifts? Does one approach last longer ? Is there a technique to ensure the nose/nostrils are not adversely affected? Seems like a doctor in Del Rey Beach Fl has a perfected a method where there is no apparent scar even during post op. I am from the Philadelphia area. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
January 15, 2021
Answer: What technique is best for a lip lift Thank you for your question. The technique I use for a lip lift involves removing the skin only. There is no need to remove any muscle since that may alter movement of the mouth after healing. The incision is hidden in the crease at the junction of the nose and lip, so it is not noticeable after it is completely healed. Sometimes the nostrils can be distorted during the first week or two just from swelling, but you should not have any changes to the shape of the nose in the long term. The key to having a good lip lift is removing enough skin and having a balanced lift over the entire length of the upper lip. I have seen many times where a surgeon who has not done many lip lifts will be overly cautious with the amount of skin removed leaving the upper lip still quite long. Even worse, I have seen others where only the mid portion of the upper lip is lifted and not the sides. This will leave a downturned appearance to the mouth or "bunny lips." Rest assured, a lip lift done in the right hands is very very attractive which is why it is my favorite procedure. Best of luck to you, Sarah Saxon, MD
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January 15, 2021
Answer: What technique is best for a lip lift Thank you for your question. The technique I use for a lip lift involves removing the skin only. There is no need to remove any muscle since that may alter movement of the mouth after healing. The incision is hidden in the crease at the junction of the nose and lip, so it is not noticeable after it is completely healed. Sometimes the nostrils can be distorted during the first week or two just from swelling, but you should not have any changes to the shape of the nose in the long term. The key to having a good lip lift is removing enough skin and having a balanced lift over the entire length of the upper lip. I have seen many times where a surgeon who has not done many lip lifts will be overly cautious with the amount of skin removed leaving the upper lip still quite long. Even worse, I have seen others where only the mid portion of the upper lip is lifted and not the sides. This will leave a downturned appearance to the mouth or "bunny lips." Rest assured, a lip lift done in the right hands is very very attractive which is why it is my favorite procedure. Best of luck to you, Sarah Saxon, MD
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