One of the most sensual and beautiful parts of our bodies is our lips. And while we desire lips that are full and pouting, the unfortunate reality is that age and lifestyle can take a toll on our facial tissues and cause our lips to lose much of their attractiveness. Over time, our lips can become thin and less noticeable. Additionally, the upper lip can begin to pull inward toward the mouth, making our lips look even more nonexistent than they actually are.

While there are plenty of cosmetic treatments and procedures available to help improve the size and shape of the lips (such as lip implants, fat grafting, and dermal fillers), these options tend to either add new frustrations, such as unnecessary weight and irritation to the lips, or only mask the real issue like a band-aid. Instead, a lip lift often offers the most beneficial and long-lasting correction to the lips to help you look and feel the way you desire.

What Is a Lip Lift?

Lip lift surgery is a cosmetic procedure in which the distance between the upper lip and the nose is shortened. For this procedure, Dr. D’Souza will make a small incision along the lower portion of your nose or at the top edge of your upper lip. Dr. D’Souza will then remove a small portion of skin from the area to expose more of the vermilion (the red portion of your upper lip). The incision is then closed, and you are ready to begin your relatively short recovery so that you can start enjoying your fuller, more attractive lips.

Why Should I Choose a Lip Lift Over Dermal Fillers or Other Options?

There’s no denying that dermal fillers offer clear and rejuvenating results, including in the lips. Injectables like JUVÉDERM® and Restylane® are made up of hyaluronic acid, which is injected directly into your lips; hyaluronic acid (HA) attracts and retains moisture to add volume to the lips. However, the results gained from dermal fillers tend to last only six to 12 months before requiring maintenance treatment injections, and they are not always successful with giving patients that natural correction they desire. The results achieved from a lip lift, however, can last up to 10 years, or even longer with a healthy lifestyle, and the aesthetic achieved is natural and beautiful.

As for lip implants and fat grafting, both of these options require something to be inserted into the lips (whether it be plastic material or harvested fat). And the biggest problem with adding something of that kind of weight to your lips is that it can actually achieve the opposite effect, making the upper lip sag even more than it did originally.

What Results Can I Expect From My Lip Lift?

With a lip lift, you can look forward to a natural-looking improvement to your upper lips, which will help to revitalize your entire facial aesthetic. The distance between your upper lip and nose will be shortened, and the size and shape of your upper lip will be augmented so that you can feel confident and comfortable with your newly sensual and attractive lips.

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