A lip lift is a surgical lip augmentation procedure that shortens the space between your nose and upper lip, creating a fuller, more youthful appearance. Dr. Maan skillfully enhances lip shape and balance, helping you achieve a naturally elevated contour and improved facial harmony.
Enhance the Appearance of Your Lips
A lip lift is a surgical procedure that enhances the appearance of the upper lip by shortening the philtrum—the space between the nose and the lip. This subtle adjustment reveals more of the pink lip tissue, resulting in a fuller, more defined look. Unlike injectable lip augmentation, a lip lift creates lasting structural changes that improve lip shape and proportion. Dr. Maan performs this procedure with careful attention to detail, helping patients achieve a youthful, balanced aesthetic that complements their natural facial features.
Lip Lift Corrects:
- A long or elongated upper lip
- A thin or flattened upper lip
- Downturned corners of the mouth
- Reduced tooth show when smiling
- Asymmetry between the upper and lower lips
- Age-related lip changes and sagging
Your Lip Lift Session
Your lip lift begins with a detailed consultation, during which Dr. Maan evaluates your facial proportions and discusses your specific goals. On the day of the procedure, he’ll start by measuring and marking the exact area to be lifted, typically using a “bullhorn” or subnasal technique, where a thin strip of skin is removed just beneath the base of the nose. This allows the upper lip to be physically lifted, shortening the distance to the nose and exposing more of the pink vermilion, which gives your lips a fuller, more youthful appearance.
To further enhance the results and longevity of the lift, Dr. Maan also suspends the underlying muscle during the procedure—creating a deeper plane of support for a more natural and stable outcome.
Local anesthesia is used to keep you comfortable during the procedure. Dr. Maan makes an incision along the crease under your nose, excises a precise section of skin, and sutures the tissue using layered closure techniques to support optimal healing. The procedure takes about 60–90 minutes. You’ll go home the same day with aftercare instructions and minimal downtime.
Candidates for Lip Lift:
- Have a long distance between the upper lip and the nose
- Desire more upper lip visibility without fillers
- Are bothered by a thin or aging upper lip
- Seek permanent results instead of temporary augmentation
- Are in good overall health and non-smokers
- Have realistic expectations about surgical outcomes
Your Journey to Recovery: Side Effects & Downtime
After your lip lift, you can expect swelling, mild bruising, and tightness around the upper lip and base of the nose. These are normal and typically peak within the first 48 hours before gradually improving over the next week. You may experience slight numbness or sensitivity near the incision site, but this fades as the area heals. Dr. Maan will provide detailed aftercare instructions, including how to keep the incision clean and when to return for a follow-up.
Most patients feel comfortable resuming light activities within 3 to 5 days, though full social recovery may take 7 to 10 days. Sutures are typically removed within one to two weeks. While initial swelling resolves quickly, subtle refinement of your final result will continue over several weeks. By closely following Dr. Maan’s recovery plan, you can ensure the best possible healing experience and a smooth transition to your new, refined lip contour.
Schedule Your Consultation With Dr. Maan
Dr. Maan is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with advanced training in facial aesthetics. Known for his surgical precision and artistic approach, he customizes each lip lift to enhance your features while maintaining facial harmony. His expertise in deep-plane techniques and tissue healing enables refined, lasting results. If you’re ready to elevate your upper lip, schedule a consultation with Dr. Maan to explore your surgical lip augmentation options.
