What happens to nasolabial folds after a lip lift?

With an extended modified bullhorn lip lift, I have experienced a considerable improvement in the improvement of appearance of the nasolabial folds. The key is the removal of skin at the corners of the nose which tend to smooth out the nasolabial creases giving an appearance of a smoother countenance of the face. Take a look at my gallery to see examples of this. Improvement of the nasolabial folds is more apparent in people who have the deepest folds to begin with.I hope this helps. Best wishes and kind regards,

I recommend fillers to soften the nasolabial folds themselves and also lift around the mouth and cheeks to build underlying anatomical support. In our practice we combine Sculptra with other fillers "layered" on top and lasers, skin tightening treatments such as Thermage, Fractora, and Renuvion (J Plasma), thread lifting, and peels to get the most conservative, natural look. I suggest seeing a facial sculpting expert for a formal consultation. Best, Dr. Emer

Interesting question. The truth is nothing really happens at the NLFs after a traditional lip lift. But as we age, the NLF does deepen, with or without a lip lift. Hope that helps.Gary Linkov, MD
Lip Specialist
Manhattan

Thank you for your question. Nothing happens with your folds when a lip lift is performed. The incisions should hide nicely in the crease around your nose. Good luck with your procedure. 

Deepening of the nasolabial fold is not a sequelae from a subnasal lip lift that I have ever seen. This is understandable because there is no pull up by the nostril base as the skin excision tapers at this point. The primary effect of a subnasal lip lift is at the central lip not at the lateral lip.