Is a Lip Lift Painful?

The procedure itself will be pain-free due to anesthesia. You should expect some swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort post-surgery, but pain medication and cold compresses will help with these symptoms.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Dr. Rabach will have you return to our office about a week after surgery so that she can monitor your recovery and remove any bandages or sutures. She will also let you know when she wants to see you next.

How Long Until I See Results?

While many patients will be able to see some positive results immediately following your procedure, you should expect to see better results in about three months, with your final lip ratio settling at the one-year mark.

Can I Combine a Lip Lift With Other Procedures?

While every patient’s concerns are unique, many of our patients combine their lip lifts with other enhancements, such as a rhinoplasty, chin implant, or facelift, to achieve the overall aesthetic transformation they seek. During your initial consultation, you will be able to discuss all of your goals with Dr. Rabach so she can create a surgical plan that addresses your concerns.

What Are the Risks Associated With a Lip Lift?

A lip lift has the following risks associated with it that are important to outline: Allergic reactions to anesthesia Blood loss during or after surgery Infection Nerve damage Poor wound healing Scarring Uneven lips If you experience any long-lasting or unexpected reactions during your recovery, please contact us at LM Medical NYC immediately.

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Lip Lift

Introduction

Introduction to Lip Lift

Beautiful lips are a hallmark of feminine, attractive faces and one of the most coveted features in today’s society. Many women turn to injectable fillers to increase the size or enhance the shape of their lips, but volume isn’t always the answer. Often, a lip lift, which is an in-office procedure to surgically shorten the distance between the bottom of the nose and the pink part or vermillion of the lip, known as the philtrum, offers a longer-lasting, more natural and elegant solution. This can be the case when aging has increased that distance. As we age, collagen and elastin break down in the skin, causing the philtral length to increase by approximately 1 millimeter each decade. This can also be the case if you are born with a “longer” upper lip.

Lip plastic surgery can reshape and lift the lip to create a more harmonious, proportioned appearance to your lip area, enhancing your overall natural beauty. Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Lesley Rabach and our team at LM Medical NYC are experienced and skilled at lip lift surgery in New York City to rejuvenate and enhance the upper lip and mouth. It is a perfect procedure for patients who want to increase lip volume but want a more natural and long-lasting solution than hyaluronic fillers. If you are interested in learning more about a lip lift in New York City, we would be delighted to set up a consultation in one of our locations. Please contact our patient care coordinator to learn more about the procedure and continue reading below.

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What is a Lip Lift?

At LM Medical NYC, we offer a modified bullhorn lip lift. This type of lip lift targets the upper lip and the philtrum (the space between the nose and the lip). It elevates the upper lip and shortens the distance between the lips and the nasal area. A tiny strip of skin will be removed, and the upper lip will then be raised. This procedure is performed on young patients to enhance their lips and lower face ratio. The procedure is also performed on older patients, as the skin above the lip lengthens over time. Dr. Lesley’s perfected technique gives the best and most natural results with a quick healing time and very little if any, scarring.

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What Are the Benefits of a Lip Lift?

Our patients who have received a lip lift in New York City have enjoyed its many benefits, including the facial rejuvenation it offers. Some other benefits include:

Balancing symmetry in lips
Shortens the distance between the lips and nose
Causes increased lip show
Increasing the projection of Cupid’s bow
Improvement in “smoker’” lines or the lines in the skin above the lip
Shortens the length of the midface
Reduction in need for lip filler

Who Are the Best Candidates For a Lip Lift?

Lip lifts are ideal for patients who do not benefit from lip fillers or who want to create more symmetry in the lower face. This procedure will help achieve fuller-looking lips that are slightly lifted and expose the upper teeth more when smiling. Ideal patients for a lip lift in New York City have:

Thin or “bird” lips
Asymmetric lips
Asagging appearance to the mouth
The ability to maintain realistic expectations
No underlying health issues

What’s the first step?

The first step in getting a lip lift in New York City is scheduling a consultation with Dr. Lesley Rabach. Dr. Rabach will discuss your medical history, aesthetic goals, concerns, and expectations during your consultation. If surgery is the best approach, she will examine the shape, size, and proportions of your lips and mouth area. She will then outline the procedure, its risks and benefits, and the recovery timeline.

Once you both agree to proceed, Dr. Rabach will design a treatment plan. You can then take this plan to our patient concierge to schedule pricing options and receive pre-operative instructions.

What to Expect on the Day of Lip Lift Surgery

On the day of your lip lift in New York City, Dr. Rabach and her staff will receive you at the practice, get you settled in your procedure room, and review the surgical plan in case of any outlying questions. This procedure can be performed as a standalone procedure, which is most commonly done with local anesthesia and, oftentimes, an oral medication that helps relax you. It is commonly performed in conjunction with a deep plane facelift and neck lift, and if this is part of that procedure, once you are comfortable, a board-certified anesthesiologist will administer anesthesia to keep you pain-free during the procedure.

In the local cases, once you are numb, Dr. Rabach will begin by creating a hidden incision beneath the nose. She will then lift and move the lip to a final position that aligns with your aesthetic goals. Finally, she will seal the incision with tiny stitches that are removed after 6 days.

A lip lift will take less than an hour to complete.

Lip Lift Recovery

Post-surgery, the staff will monitor you in the recovery room to ensure you fully recover from anesthesia. They will discharge you with post-operative instructions, which you are encouraged to follow.

Most patients return to normal daily activities after 4 to 7 days. Minor swelling or bruising is expected and self-resolves within one week.

How Much Does a Lip Lift Cost in New York City, NY?

The Cost of a Lip Lift in New York City will depend on many factors, including, but not limited to, the complexity of the procedure, Dr. Rabach’s fees, and the anesthetist’s fees. The fastest way to arrive at a price estimate is to schedule your consultation so that you can have a surgical plan that can be priced out.

The LM MEDICAL NYC Difference

Dr. Lesley Rabach is an expert facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, board-certified in both Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Her surgical training included a fellowship sponsored by the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery and a residency and internship in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Yale New Haven Hospital. She received her Medical Degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and her undergraduate degree from Brown University.

Dr. Lesley is internationally recognized for her natural but lasting results with minimal downtime. She should be your absolute choice for your lip lift in New York City. Her signature procedures are deep plane face and neck lifts, lip lifts, and eyelid surgery. Dr. Rabach is a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU/Bellevue, where she teaches the NYU facial plastics fellow and NYU Otolaryngology residents. She has been ranked “#1 female plastic surgeon” in NYC by RateMDs, featured as a “Superdoctors Rising Star” plastic surgeon in New York Times Magazine, awarded “10 Best Plastic Surgeons” by the American Institute of Plastic Surgeons, and granted “Top Doctor” designation by RealSelf.

Lip Lift FAQ’S

While every patient’s concerns are unique, many of our patients combine their lip lifts with other enhancements, such as a rhinoplasty, chin implant, or facelift, to achieve the overall aesthetic transformation they seek. During your initial consultation, you will be able to discuss all of your goals with Dr. Rabach so she can create a surgical plan that addresses your concerns.
A lip lift has the following risks associated with it that are important to outline:
- Allergic reactions to anesthesia
- Blood loss during or after surgery
- Infection
- Nerve damage
- Poor wound healing
- Scarring
- Uneven lips
If you experience any long-lasting or unexpected reactions during your recovery, please contact us at LM Medical NYC immediately.

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Schedule a Consultation

A lip lift can reshape your lips to create a fuller, more youthful appearance in your mouth. If you want to learn more about lip lift surgery, contact us at LM Medical NYC. With two convenient locations in the Upper East Side and Greenwich Village, we can schedule a personal lip consultation with renowned facial surgeon Dr. Lesley to discuss the available surgical and non-surgical treatments.

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