38, female. Am I a good candidate for a lip lift?

Hi there, and thank you for sharing your concern, you’re definitely not alone in feeling unsure after filler, especially when it doesn’t achieve the balanced aesthetic you were hoping for.

Based on your photo and your description, it does appear that you may have a slightly elongated philtrum and some disproportion between the upper and lower lips. This can cause the upper lip to look less defined or less youthful, even with filler. A lip lift — particularly a subnasal bullhorn lift — could be a great option for someone like you, especially at age 38 when natural collagen support begins to decline.

Here’s what a lip lift can help with:
Shortening the philtrum, creating better facial balance

Enhancing the vermilion show (the pink part of your lip) without the “overfilled” look

Lifting and shaping the upper lip in a way that filler often cannot achieve on its own

Are you a good candidate?
From what you’ve shared, yes — you likely are! Ideal candidates typically have:

A longer philtrum (often over 13–15 mm)

Good general health

Realistic expectations and a desire for a more permanent, refined enhancement rather than volume alone

Of course, final recommendations should be made after an in-person evaluation where measurements can be taken and your anatomy reviewed more closely.

I’d be happy to evaluate you in more detail and discuss the benefits, risks, and healing process if you're considering this route.