Lip lift

A lip lift can be performed under local anesthesia. However, this procedure is often combined with a facelift, which is usually done under general anesthesia.

The most important step in a lip lift is carefully determining the shape and size of the strip of skin to be removed, as well as measuring how many millimeters the lip will be lifted.

After numbing the skin, the incision is made along the edge beneath the nostrils, extending slightly into the nostrils. This placement ensures that the scar remains invisible afterwards.
The lip is then lifted by placing (subcutaneous) sutures, and the skin is closed with fine stitches.

The entire procedure takes approximately half an hour.

No bandage will be applied after the procedure. If the wound bleeds slightly in the first few hours, you can gently dab it with a clean cloth. Significant bleeding is not expected.
You may eat and drink normally shortly after the procedure, but be cautious with hot food and beverages, as the lip may still be numb during the first few hours.
Avoid pulling your mouth downward, as this puts tension on the wound and can hinder healing.

The stitches will be removed after 6 to 7 days.

Apart from using sunscreen, no special care is needed from that point onward.

Occasionally, the skin just below the scar may feel numb. However, this is temporary and usually resolves on its own within 6 to 8 weeks.

Minor asymmetries can occur and are completely normal. Almost no one has a perfectly symmetrical face, and this also applies to the lips. After a procedure, you may pay closer attention to your face and notice details you hadn’t seen before. However, significant asymmetries are not typical for this treatment. If they do occur, we will of course correct them.

In the first few weeks, you may feel that the lip is lifted a bit too high. This is due to the sutures still holding firmly. After 6 to 8 weeks, this tension gradually decreases and the upper lip will settle into the intended, natural position.

Sometimes the scar may feel a bit hard or slightly thicker after a few weeks. This often resolves on its own but can sometimes be treated with a corticosteroid injection. This treatment softens and flattens the scar and may need to be repeated a few times.

Surgical fee starting from €1950

Price excludes VAT, anesthesia, operating room fees, materials, staff, and hospital stay