Can an upper lip lift be done with local anesthesia?

Thank you for your question. Yes, a lip lift may be performed under local anesthesia. In fact, the majority of the lip lifts I perform are under local. All the best!
-Dr. P

Yes, most of the lip lifts I do are under local. It is very easily tolerated. And it takes about an hour.

Hi @ggsanaz. This is an excellent question! Yes, a lip lift may be performed under local anesthesia.

Best of luck,

Dr. Nima

Many lip lifts are done under local anesthesia. Although the numbing portion of the process will be slightly uncomfortable, it is easy to complete without sedation.

Normally, I do all of my upper lip lifts under local anesthesia unless the procedure is being done in conjunction with other procedures that require a higher level of anesthesia. The procedure can be done with a dental block to make the upper lip area numb and it is a relatively short procedure so that you should not feel anything else once the area is anesthetized.

Hello ggsanaz,Yes, a lip lift can be done under local anesthesia. This is very commonly done in my practice. Choosing the right patient to do it on is paramount. There are a couple injections to numb the upper lip and the procedure takes an hour to do. I am happy to see you in consultation. I hope this helps.All the best,Dr. Sanan, MDAkshay Sanan MD Facial Plastic SurgeryLos Angeles, CA