The lips are a defining characteristic of the face, and many women have questions about procedures which are designed to improve the lips. One of the most common procedures used to improve the lips is the lip lift. This procedure focuses on the upper lip, and is designed to raise it, which will result in a more youthful appearance. There are many ways in which a lip lift can be done, but it is best to keep it simple. The simplest way to perform a lip lift is to reduce the space between the bottom of the nose and the upper lift, which can be accomplished without leaving scars near the lip line.
How Does the Lip Lift Work?
The lip lift is a procedure in which the upper lips are elevated to give them a smile which is more relaxed and an appearance which is more youthful. When people see your face your lips are one of the first things they will notice after your eyes and nose. Lip lifts come in two forms, which are the Corner Lip Lift and the Upper Lip Lift.
The Corner Lip Lift focuses on the edges of the mouth, and is designed for patients who want to get rid of their “permanent frowns”. The Upper Lip Lift is a more common procedure, and is designed to reduce the space between the nose and upper lips. The Upper Lip Lift shows more of your teeth, makes the lips fuller, and gives your mouth a younger appearance overall.
Remove Skin but Not Muscles
The best lip lift procedures are those which only lift the skin. The muscle should be avoided because working with it increases the chances of complications. A bit of skin is excised which lowers the space between the upper lips and the bottom of the nose, and it shapes the lips in a manner that will make them look much younger and appealing.
Skin Removal Should be Done Economically
When it comes to excising skin near the lips, it is better to take too little rather than too much. This conservative approach will result in the lips being enhanced. It is a simple matter for the cosmetic surgeon to return to the lips and excise more skin as needed, but when too much skin is removed it can never be replaced. This is a critically important factor to bear in mind.
Utilize Strong Fixation Points
This should be considered the cornerstone of any good lip lift operation. The lip is a structure which has a lot of natural mobility, and this means that it must be attached to something which is solid. What this means is that to get the best results from a lip lift procedure the skin for the upper lip must be connected to the cartilage for the septum. The lip lift is a great procedure for those whose teeth don’t show when they smile, have too much space between the nose and upper lip, or lips which are too thin.
Dr. Robert S. Fischer has many years of experience in improving the upper lifts for many of his patients. To find out if you are a good candidate for lip cosmetic surgery, do make an appointment with us today and let Dr. Fischer assess your eligibility.
This article was not written by Dr. Robert S. Fischer M.D and may not represent his views. To talk to Dr. Robert S. Fischer M.D. please contact the office directly.
