Is a Lip Lift Painful?

A lip lift is typically performed under local anesthesia; however, intravenous sedation may be an option to help relax you through your procedure. In general, the treatment process is typically painless, and any discomfort can be effectively managed with medication and adequate rest.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

To ensure your treatment process is safe and rewarding, you will need to attend a series of follow-up sessions with Dr. Mather, in addition to your initial consultation and surgery date. These postoperative appointments enable Dr. Mather to monitor your healing process and address any concerns you may have during recovery.

How Long Until I See Results?

You will notice some positive improvements in the appearance of your upper lip immediately, as it will appear fuller and larger after surgery. However, it may take several months for your final results to become apparent due to residual swelling in the treatment area.

Can I Combine a Lip Lift With Other Procedures?

Yes. Dr. Mather frequently pairs a lip lift with facelift surgery, blepharoplasty , fillers , BOTOX , and other cosmetic solutions to help patients achieve their desired look. He can discuss your options during your private consultation in Edmonton.

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Introduction

Enhance the Volume and Shape of Your Lips with a Lip Lift

Full, shapely lips are a defining feature of the face. People have various reasons for being dissatisfied with the appearance of their lips. For some, they were born with thin lips or downturned mouths that they don’t like. For others, time and age have transformed their smile from one they once loved into a poor reflection of who they truly are. In any case, a lip lift can help.

As we age, our lips tend to lose their fullness, which can make them appear older. Lips descend because of loss of support. This distance between the base of the nose and the upper lip gets longer over time and reduces the amount of tooth show below, which gives us an aged and toothless appearance.

With specialized training in oral surgery, Dr. Mather is always excited to create a beautiful framework for your smile by enhancing your lips with ﬁller. However, one of the key features for attractive, feminine, youthful lips is tooth show. Your upper lip should not extend down enough to cover your upper teeth – seeing these upper teeth when your mouth is at rest is a very powerful signal of beauty.

With over 15 years of delivering impressive aesthetic results, Dr. Andrew Mather in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, performs lip lifts to maximize a sultry pout and restore your self-confidence. He specializes in the art of craniofacial and maxillofacial procedures and is among the few cosmetic experts in Edmonton to focus exclusively on head and neck surgery. Dr. Mather works with today’s most cutting-edge techniques, delivering a rewarding treatment experience and stunning results.

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What is a Lip Lift?

Upper lip lift surgery is a lip augmentation procedure that can provide long-term results and avoid the need for lip implants and injections. As we age, our lips tend to lose their fullness, which can make them appear older. Lips descend because of the loss of support. The distance between the tip of the nose and the upper lip increases over time, reducing the amount of tooth show below and giving us a tired, worn appearance. Some patients are also born with naturally thin lips, whether young or old. Lip lift surgery provides permanent results and eliminates the need for costly lip augmentation through repeat lip filler injections.

The lip lift procedure targets only the upper lip, elevating it to reveal a broader smile. This procedure exposes more of the upper teeth at rest, which tend to be covered as we age. It increases both the volume of the upper lip and, for those with a very thin upper lip, it can help achieve a more aesthetically proportionate appearance with the lower lip. During this procedure, an incision is made just beneath your nose, a tiny strip of skin and tissue is removed, the muscle is tightened, and the upper lip is raised to its new position. With a lip lift, your scar is virtually undetectable.

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Lip Lift Procedures

Lip anatomy is one of the most variable aspects of the human face, and a great deal of objective and subjective analysis is performed with patients during a lip lift consultation. Dr. Mather will use your digital photographs taken from multiple angles to discuss each of your lip lift options in detail.

Subnasal Lip Lift

This is the most commonly performed lip lift procedure, suitable for all ages, and hides the scar discreetly under the base of the nose. The subnasal lip lift addresses only the upper lip. Dr. Mather begins by marking the naturally curvy crease under your nose, which outlines where to place the incision for maximum camouflage. A variable amount of skin may be removed, and the more skin that is removed, the greater your lift. A delicate row of stitches is placed along the base of the nose to complete the lip lift procedure.

Who Are the Best Candidates For a Lip Lift?

A lip lift can be instrumental in helping patients to achieve a fuller, more attractive smile. Whether you’ve noticed your upper lip elongating due to the natural aging process or you were born with thin lips, a lip lift can help boost your confidence and restore your natural beauty. To qualify, patients should be healthy, non-smoking individuals with positive yet realistic expectations for their results.

What Are the Benefits of a Lip Lift?

Thanks to Dr. Mather’s eye for detail and consummate artistry, lip lift patients in Edmonton enjoy a broad range of compelling benefits, including the following:

Balances the length of the upper lip
Fuller lips
Corrects signs of aging
An improved smile and more visible teeth
Fuller lips, revealing more of the pink portion of the upper lip
Optimizes balance, symmetry, and proportion
Natural-looking outcome
Long-lasting result
Presents a viable alternative to lip fillers
Heightens confidence and self-esteem

Lip lift procedures are the missing element for many people between looking good and looking great.

What is the First Step?

To get started with a customized lip lift in Edmonton, you will meet with Dr. Mather for a private consultation. This first visit will entail detailed answers to your questions and a discussion of your aesthetic goals. Together, he will determine if a lip lift is the right course of action for you and will collaboratively design your personalized lip lift treatment plan.

What to Expect on the Day of Lip Lift Surgery

A lip lift usually takes approximately one hour to complete. Once you are at rest, Dr. Mather will create a small incision at the base of the nose, removing a small piece of tissue to shorten the philtrum. The incision line will later be almost impossible to see. Thanks to Dr. Mather’s contemporary surgical techniques, minimal tension is placed on the nasal tissue layers, ensuring a natural, unforced outcome that is beautiful and balanced.

Lip Lift Recovery

Although a lip lift is a minor surgical procedure, it still comes with some swelling, bruising, and tenderness after your surgery. Sutures will be removed within the first seven days, and makeup can be applied within 10 days after the procedure. Most of Dr. Mather’s Edmonton patients resume work and normal activities within one week. If any questions or concerns arise during the healing process, Dr. Mather will be on hand to address them. His care and devotion to patient safety continue long after you leave the office.

How Much Does a Lip Lift Cost in Edmonton, Alberta?

The cost of a lip lift in Edmonton varies depending on the changes required to achieve your goals and whether the treatment is combined with other aesthetic possibilities. Dr. Mather will ensure that you leave your private consultation with a realistic understanding of all costs and expenses associated with the procedure.

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For more information on lip lift surgery with Dr. Mather in Edmonton, please contact our office to schedule a private consultation today. The doctor and his team are excited to meet with you, answer any questions you may have, and prepare an individualized treatment plan to restore your smile.