Lip lift o Lip Lifting
This is a little-known procedure. A small amount of excess skin is removed from the upper lip to give shape to a thin, flat lip, or to restore the initial structure of an aged lip.
The aim is to give the upper lip a cupid’s bow shape when it is very thin, as well as increasing the proportion of red and juicy lips. It is a facial aesthetic procedure that allows for a more youthful and aesthetic appearance in the mouth region.
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The characteristics of the intervention
Is it possible to combine aesthetic medicine with facial surgery?
Great results can be achieved with small details such as those provided by aesthetic medicine. The key is to apply them in the right quantities and locations, and this can only be achieved if a correct initial diagnosis is made.
We will always carry out a comprehensive assessment of facial aesthetics, and you can choose from three paths:
With cosmetic surgery we can
Repositioning tissues that have fallen
Recover tissues that have atrophied over the years.
With aesthetic medicine we can
Correct small asymmetries with a high degree of detail that we cannot achieve with surgery.
Correct dynamic wrinkles with botulinum toxin.
Increase skin brightness with hydration and nutrition thanks to hyaluronic acid.
Do you want to change the volume or shape of your lip?
Frequently Asked Questions
Good candidates for lip lift are people who wish to improve the appearance of their mouth, have a long upper lip or excessive distance between the nose and upper lip, and are in good general health.
The lip lift is a relatively quick procedure that is usually performed in less than an hour.
It is local anesthesia and does not require sedation.
No! It is outpatient.
There is no recovery as such. It does not usually affect the patient's daily life. The area does tend to become inflamed and this varies from one patient to another, and generally resolves within one to two weeks.
No, the scar is usually hidden at the junction between the base of the nose and the upper lip, which is one of the places where it is best hidden and where healing occurs best.
Lip lift results are generally long-lasting, although they may vary depending on the patient and the aging process. However, it is important to keep in mind that natural aging will continue to affect facial appearance over time.
Great results can be achieved with small details such as those provided by aesthetic medicine. The key is to apply them in the right quantities and locations, and this can only be achieved with a correct initial diagnosis.
When we carry out a comprehensive facial assessment, we may encounter cases that require only aesthetic medicine, others surgery and others, in the majority of cases, where both techniques are combined.
With cosmetic surgery we can:
- Repositioning tissues that have fallen
- Recover tissues that have atrophied over the years
With aesthetic medicine we can:
- Correct small asymmetries with a high level of detail that we cannot achieve with surgery
- Correcting dynamic wrinkles with botulinum toxin
- Increase skin brightness with hydration and nutrition thanks to hyaluronic acid.
No, facial surgery does not usually change the expression of the face as an “accident” or “side effect” of the surgery. We will only change the expression if that is the OBJECTIVE. For example: in faces that express a feeling of sadness or tiredness, usually due to an extreme drooping of the side of the eyebrows or the lateral corner of the eyes. In these cases, their structure and position can be anatomically modified.
Postoperative
It is important to understand that with facial cosmetic surgery we improve facial structures at a specific point in time, but from then on time and gravity will continue to act on the face
It depends on the technique used and the patient's genetic characteristics. Normally we are talking about 8 to 20 years, although this varies. It is very important to achieve natural results and adapt to the unique facial characteristics of each patient.
No. Facelift surgery only treats the superficial structures of the face.
After 3 months, the results are considered more or less stable and definitive after 12 months.
No. There is discomfort due to the initial inflammation, but with local cold and anti-inflammatories it remains a mild, punctual discomfort.
