UPPER LIP LIFTING - LIP LIFT in PARIS

WHAT IS A LIP LIFT?

Lip lift is an upper lip surgery which gives your mouth a new shape by reducing all or part of the white lip between the nose and mouth.

There are two lip lift techniques: the subnasal technique and the Italian facelift.

The opposite of a lip lift without surgery, lip flip (injections botox) or upper lip lift is permanent.

WHO SHOULD UNDERGO LIP LIFT? WHY AND HOW TO LIFT THE UPPER LIP?

The lip lift is designed for all those who want a more youthful face and a radiant smile.

This may be a solution for people who are allergic to fillers, or for whom injections are not recommended (risk of duck lip), or for whom injections have not produced satisfactory results.

How do you reduce the space between your nose and mouth? How can I restore volume to a thin, pinched lip?

There are several methods available, depending on the desired result or original morphology. What is the best type of lip lift?

THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF LIFT LIP

There are two main categories of upper lip lift:

SUB-NASAL LIP LIFTING or Bullhorn lift

The result is pronounced, comprehensive and rejuvenating.
This involves removing a thin strip of skin just at the base of the nose (5 to 9 mm), running from one wing of the nose to the other via the columella: bull's horn or seagull wing shape.

• Benefits It significantly reduces the distance between the nose and the mouth. The white lip is reduced to give a wider appearance to the red lip.
• Disadvantages Up close, scars can be very slightly visible.

ITALIAN LIFTING or SMILE LIFTING

A more subtle and natural result, the elevation of the corners of the mouth gives a more expressive smile.
This involves removing two small strips of skin from inside the nostrils, bringing up the corners of the mouth.

• Benefits The result is very natural and suitable for all types of lips, even the thinnest. The scars inside the nostrils are virtually invisible.
• Disadvantages more discreet than the bullhorn facelift, it may disappoint.

UPPER LIP SURGERY IN PARIS

Before the operation

Since liplifting is an irreversible procedure, discussions with your plastic surgeon are essential at the start of the procedure. pre-operative consultation Your surgeon will assess your wishes and morphology. He or she will give you a full estimate, along with photos of your face and instructions on what to do before the procedure (stop smoking and stop taking treatments that can cause bleeding).

Procedure

The lip lift procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, under short general anesthesia or for greater comfort.

It lasts from 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the procedures planned. Lipofilling-type injections are also possible during the procedure.

After the operation

Post-operative advice is given in writing:

• Application of cold to deflate.
• Take painkillers in case of pain.
• Massage the scar with a suitable cream for several weeks.
• Avoid sea bathing and swimming pools.
• Application of a high-protection sunscreen for one year.
• No make-up on the scarred area for 1 week.

A post-operative consultation should be scheduled, in particular to check healing and the need for any lip lift touch-ups.

WHAT IS THE RESULT OF AN UPPER LIP LIFT?

The result is definitive and natural:

• Enhance the volume of the red lip - increase the volume of a lip that is too thin or has sagged over time.
• Decrease in the length of the white lip, giving your face a sad or severe look.
• A more sensual, luscious mouth.
• Correction of slight asymmetry.
• A beautiful smile that reveals part of the teeth.

To look natural, the lower lip should always be about one-third the size of the upper lip.

The first results of lip lift are visible immediately, and are definitive 3 months after the procedure.

If the desired result is a more global rejuvenation of the face with lip enhancement or a greater asymmetry, a full lip lift can be offered. The plastic surgeon then intervenes on both lips. Several stages are possible, including a classic lip lift, a lift of the corners of the mouth and augmentation of the upper lip (implants, lipofilling...) or a localized surgical lift.

CONTRAINDICATIONS to LIP LIFT

Lip lift is contraindicated in cases of :

• Blood coagulation problems.
• Active infection.
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Uncontrolled chronic diseases.

RATES: HOW MUCH DOES A LIP LIFT COST?

The price of a lip lift varies according to the technique chosen and whether it is combined with other services during the procedure. On average, it includes between 3,000 and 4,000 euros.

At the preliminary session, the Docteur Djian, plastic surgeon in Paris, We'll give you a personalized quote.