What is Lip Lift Surgery? Who is it suitable for?

The lips represent a significant facial feature that contributes substantially to one's overall confidence and aesthetic appeal. Enhanced lip appearance can provide considerable psychological benefits and improved self-esteem. However, many individuals may experience dissatisfaction with their natural lip characteristics, or notice age-related changes that diminish the youthful appearance of their lips over time. In this comprehensive guide, Top Med World presents an in-depth examination of an increasingly sought-after cosmetic surgical procedure - the Lip Lift. This article will provide detailed information regarding the procedure itself, candidate suitability criteria, and essential pre-operative considerations.

What is Lip Lift Surgery?

Lip Lift Surgery is a cosmetic surgical procedure on the upper lip area that corrects the distance between the base of the nose and the upper lip to make it shorter, making the middle part of the face appear shorter and more balanced. It increases the fullness of the upper lip to look fuller and more voluminous, creates clearer lip definition, and helps reduce wrinkles around the lips. It helps solve the problem of thin upper lips and invisible lip borders, which can make the face look aged.

Types of Lip Lift

The most popular type of Lip Lift Surgery is the Bullhorn Lip Lift, which involves making an incision in the skin area under the base of the nose in a shape resembling bull horns. The surgeon removes excess skin and then sutures to lift the upper lip up to attach to the base of the nose, making the scar naturally hidden.

Other types include:

• Direct Lip Lift (Gullwing Lip Lift): An incision is made along the upper edge of the upper lip, then excess skin is removed to lift the lip. The scar is visible along the lip border.
• Corner Lip Lift: Incisions are made at both corners of the mouth to lift drooping mouth corners for a brighter appearance.
• Italian Lip Lift: Similar to Bullhorn but involves two small incisions under each nostril wing.

Who is suitable for Lip Lift Surgery?

Lip Lift is suitable for people who have lip-related problems or lack confidence in their lips. Who is it suitable for?

• People with an excessively long distance between the base of the nose and upper lip
• People with thin or small upper lips who want them to look naturally fuller
• People who want clearer lip definition
• People whose upper teeth are hidden by the lip when smiling
• People who want permanent and natural results, rather than fillers that need to be injected multiple times per year

Is Lip Lift permanent?

Lip Lift Surgery can provide permanent and natural-looking results, unlike filler injections or Botox injections that have a limited lifespan and require repeated visits to the clinic. This makes Lip Lift a good option for people who want to enhance their upper lip beauty as a one-time investment.

Side effects that may occur from Lip Lift Surgery

All forms of surgical procedures can have side effects. Lip Lift surgery is no exception. Possible side effects include:

• As it is surgery, recovery time is required, and there may be swelling and bruising initially (swelling and bruising usually subside within 1-2 weeks and return to normal within 1 month, or it may take up to 6 months for lips to feel completely normal)
• Scarring may occur, although doctors try to hide it as much as possible, some scarring may still be visible and noticeable
• Complications may occur such as infection, lip asymmetry, prolonged swelling, numbness, or unsatisfactory results
• Consultation with a specialist surgeon is required to assess lip condition, facial structure, and plan the most suitable surgery for each individual

Recovery after Lip Lift Surgery

Generally, surgical wounds take about 2 months to heal completely. Swelling or bruising may resolve within about 1 week and will gradually improve. Lips after Lip Lift may feel tight for about 2-4 months, and after 6 months, more complete results will be achieved.

Lip Lift Clinics in Thailand

• ID Clinic
• Wansiri Hospital
• Masterpiece Hospital
• Kamol Cosmetic Hospital
• Bangkok Hospital

Lip Lift surgery in Thailand is an excellent option, and choosing our services at Top Med World means you'll receive professional medical tourism services, including airport pickup, surgery appointment booking, and post-operative care for the best user experience. You can contact us by clicking here.