Lip Lift Surgery

A lip lift is a surgical procedure that gently raises the upper lip by shortening the philtrum — the area between the base of the nose and the top of the lip — so that more of the lip shows and the smile looks fuller and more youthful, all without injections or filler. At Dermaestet it is offered for naturally narrow lips, lost lip volume, asymmetry and drooping corners, with a permanent result. It is the surgical alternative for those who want fuller-looking lips but wish to avoid repeated filler.

A lip lift is a surgical technique that improves the aesthetics of the upper lip by slightly elevating it. The principle is to shorten the philtrum — the central column of skin between the lower edge of the nose and the red border of the upper lip — which rolls the lip gently upward and outward, so that more of the pink lip is visible and the upper teeth show a little more in a natural, youthful way. Because it changes the proportions of the lip itself rather than adding material, the result is permanent and avoids the need for repeated injections. At Dermaestet it is described as a surgical procedure that lifts a drooping upper lip for a more youthful, harmonious look, improving the aesthetics of the upper lip so that the lips become naturally larger and more pronounced — for those who want fuller lips and a fresher face but wish to avoid injections and filler-based enlargement. The procedure shortens the philtrum through a fine incision placed at the base of the nose, where the resulting scar is concealed in the natural nose-lip junction; the scope and anaesthetic approach are tailored and agreed at consultation. Recovery involves some swelling and the care of a small, well-hidden incision over the following days to weeks, after which the lifted, fuller appearance settles as a lasting result. A lip lift suits adults with a long upper lip, naturally narrow lips, lost lip volume, asymmetry or drooping corners who want a permanent change and prefer surgery to ongoing filler; it can also be combined with other lip treatments. Because it is surgery, full assessment of facial proportions, suitability and realistic expectations — including the permanence of the result — is discussed at consultation.