Upper Lip
Lift/Corner Lift
For aging face
A single surgical procedure which has the capacity to rejuvenate the midface completely.
Best Upper Lip lift surgery in India
What is Upper Lip lift?
A single surgical procedure that can rejuvenate the midface completely and give a much younger feel to the lip region is often overlooked by most men and women. A surgical procedure that shortens the space between the nose and the top of the lip, known as the 'philtrum' is called lip lift. Lip lift increases the amount of red lip tissue that's visible which makes the lips look fuller and more defined. It also improves the resting position of the upper lip.
A youthful lip does not depend on the lip itself but also the characteristic features of the surrounding skin. A youthful lip has a projected arched cupid bow, much visible and voluminous red tissue, a short distance between the lip and the nose, and upward directed corners. These characteristics give the lip a dynamic, vibrant, and happier look. The upper lip and its surrounding skin tend to stretch and lengthen with increasing age and the Cupid bow loses its arch and tends to flatten. As a result, the lips lose their volume, and become thin and sag. The red lip tissue rolls inward with increasing age and sagging and covers the upper teeth which can make the mouth appear older. The corner of the lips also turns downward with age giving the face a sad look.
Lip lift surgery is a good permanent alternative to temporary lip fillers.
Though lip augmentation can increase the volume of the lip but cannot rejuvenate the lip until all the above-mentioned characteristics are reversed. By shortening the distance between the nose and lip, these changes can be reversed and the midface gets a lifted rejuvenated appearance. With upper lip lift strategic skin excision, the Cupid bow regains its arch and gives the lip a fuller look by increasing the visible red lip tissue. It increases the height of the upper lip and gives a visible pout.
A lip lift can also be done for the younger population who want their lips to be thicker and fuller.
Upper Lip Lift/Corner Lift is very commonly combined with lip augmentation procedure. It can also be combined with a surgical rejuvenation of the aging face.
A corner lip lift is also a very common procedure done for aging faces for all men and women in their 30s and 40s who have downward turned corners as a result of aging and gravity. It gives their lips and faces a much happier and more positive look.
Discussions during a lip lift consultation should include
- You should discuss your surgical goals.
- About your facial profile with respect to the surgery.
- Any previous surgeries, allergies.
- Current medications, herbals supplements and medical conditions if any.
- Tobacco and alcohol intake.
A candidate opting for a lip lift should fill up these criteria for better results
- Aging men and women who wish to reduce the space between their upper lip and nose and want treatment for their thin and long lips.
- Men and women who have had lip augmentation but are not satisfied with the look they have achieved. It is also a suitable alternative to people who feel that lip augmentation may cause their lips to look unnatural.
- You should be healthy and not have any serious chronic medical conditions.
- You should preferably be a non-smoker.
- You should be confident and positive to achieve the improvement of yourlips appearance.
- You should be motivated enough to undergo the procedure.
- You should have realistic expectations
- People with any type of skin infections affecting the mouthregion should be careful
- Those who are not willing to deal with the possibility of a notice able external scar below the nose (although scars may be small and hidden) should think before undergoing the surgery.
Dr Amit Agarwal's focus during consultation
- Examine your face, symmetry of lips and surrounding region.
- Assess your general health status and present medical conditions, if any.
- Take photographs.
- Discuss about the options for surgery
- Discuss the risks and complications of the surgery
- Discuss about how the result of the surgery will be.
- Need for combining any other procedure like lip augmentation for better results.
Questions to be asked about your surgery
- Am I a good candidate for the procedure?
- How long do I have to stay at the center?
- What is the procedure?
- Will there be scars post-surgery?
- How long is the recovery period?
- When can I return to work and daily routines?
Preparations to be done for the surgery
- Get the tests done which are prescribed by Dr Amit Agarwal.
- Monitor your current medication after discussing it with your doctor.
- Stop smoking at least two weeks prior to surgery.
- Do not take any anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin or any herbal supplements as they can aggravate bleeding.
- Admission will be done on the same day at the centre.
- Written consent form will be signed explaining the procedure after the admission.
- Nil per oral for minimum of 5-6 hours before the planned procedure.
- Markings will be done before the surgery
Lip lift surgery procedure
Most lip lift surgeries are completed within 30-60 minutes using only local anesthesia. In the first step, skin markings are made on your upper lip based on the surgical plan you design with Dr. Amit Agarwal.
In the next step, local anesthesia is injected into that area to numb it. Dr. Amit Agarwal usually makes an incision in the shape of a bullhorn that's typically hidden along the base of the nose where it's less visible. It is the most commonly done type of lip lift and all the regions- center, right, and left of the lip are pulled up toward the nose. In a few cases, instead of strictly removing excess skin beneath the nose, the modified bullhorn incision is carried deeper inside the nose's mucosa. Scar traveling into the nose means that it does not require the continuous incision of a bullhorn upper lip lift. An Italian lip lift is done where the lip length is not in much excess and is usually done for people who do not want visible scars. It requires lifting through two crescent-shaped incisions below each nostril only.
Next, the necessary portion of skin just beneath the nose is gently removed and the upper lip is lifted and deeply anchored to the nasal region. The incision is then closed with non-absorbable sutures.
Corner Lip Lift
A corner lip lift "grin lift" is done for men and women who have downturned corners of the lips. It gives the face a more smiley appearance. It is done by making two small incisions at both corners of the mouth and removing a small amount of skin.
Recovery after the surgery
You will be able to walk immediately post-surgery. After the surgery, there would be no dressing or bandage. You will be discharged on the same day from the center. After the surgery, you will likely still be feeling some effects of the anesthesia for a few hours.
- Most people experience mild pain and swelling which will subside with the medications.
- Head end elevation would be required for the next few days to decrease the swelling
- Be on soft diet that do not require a lot of chewing, and avoid hot liquids for 48-72 hours after surgery
- Be careful to not open your mouth too wide to keep your sutures intact
- Carefully brush your teeth with a small tooth brush designed for a child
- Most patients heal from lip lift surgery in 2-3 weeks.
- Dr Amit Agarwal may prescribe an anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, or analgesic medication to help you experience less swelling, infection, or pain.
- You should preferably take a full week off work.
- During recovery, it is recommended to apply ice fomentation to your lips.
- You'll need to stay well-hydrated and keep a natural lip moisturizer on hand while healing.
- The sutures will be removed after 7-10 days of the surgery
- Tightness and soreness might last for few weeks.
- You can start exercising after three weeks post-surgery.
Dr Amit Agarwal will give you specific instructions for
- How to take care of the surgical site
- About the medications and how to maintain the general health.
- About your follow ups.
The total benefits of lip lift will be seen after the swelling and bruising subsides. You should always follow a healthy lifestyle to maintain your profile and confidence.
Possible side effects of lip lift surgery
- Scar along the base of the nose which fades with time. But it can hypertrophy if you are prone for it.
- Rare chances of infection and bleeding and poor wound healing (seen more in smokers, diabetes, hypothyroidism and in persons with multiple diseases).
- Numbness or altered skin sensation which improves with time
- There can be pain which subsides with time and slight medication.
- Prolonged swelling and skin discoloration.
- Possibility of revision surgery.
These are the risks and possible complications which should be discussed by you with Dr. Amit Agarwal before the procedure.
Do's and don't post Upper Lip lift Surgery
- You should always maintain a healthy lifestyle for best and prolonged results
- You should not hide your chronic illnesses with the doctor
- You should always discuss any previous surgery or medical conditions without hesitation
Frequently Asked Questions about the surgery
The results of a surgical lip lift are permanent; however, your lips and overall face will continue to mature with age.
If lip lift is the only procedure you are undergoing then it can easily be done under just local anesthesia. However, if lip lift is being combined with additional procedures that require deeper anesthesia, then general anesthesia would be required.
This procedure is generally performed under local anesthesia so you won't feel any pain during the procedure. There will be pain and swelling during the recovery process which will be taken care of with medications.
The lip lift will not change the ability to smile, however, it will improve your smile definitely as it allows for more show of the upper teeth with more uplifted corners.
Quitting smoking is a perfect solution even without surgery as it involves many health risks, but it's totally up to your wish whether you want to quit or not. But you should surely stop smoking at least 2 weeks before the surgery.
Upper Lip Lift/Corner Lift Images
Indivisual results may vary from person to person.
These pictures are shown for the purpose of education only.
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Best plastic surgeon, Dr. Amit Agarwal is an American Board Certified, extensively trained, and best Plastic & Aesthetic surgeon in Lucknow. He is the Chief Plastic Surgeon heading the Department of Plastic, Microvascular, and Craniofacial surgery at Vivekananda Polyclinic and Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, U.P, India. He maintains a busy practice at Avadh and Nishat Hospital and his own center - Kayakriti Plastic Surgery & Dental Center. He was formerly a Consultant in the Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns at the prestigious SGPGI, Lucknow.
MS, DNB (General Surgery) MCh, DNB (Plastic Surgery),
MNAMS, FACS, FICS, FRCS (Edinburgh, UK)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have flat or small breast and you want to improve your breast and hip contour ratio then you are a good candidate for it. The answer will be best provided after the first consultation with Dr Amit Agarwal.
Acute pain will be there for almost a week which gradually reduces and there will be soreness and swelling which may take up to 3 weeks to subside.
You can join your work and daily routines after a week of the procedure and can start exercising after 3 weeks of it.
Yes, you have to wear it round the clock unless we suggest you to remove it.
This surgery does not affect the ducts or the areas of the breast involved in milk production. Thus, it does not affect the breast feeding.
This surgery does not affect the ducts or the areas of the breast involved in milk production. Thus, it does not affect the breast feeding.
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