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Lip Lift in Cleveland, OH

• Lip lift addresses the aging lip by shortening the distance between the red part of the lip and the base of the nose.
• In addition to losing fullness and volume the aging upper lip also droops and becomes elongated and the vermillion, or red part of the lip, rolls inward.
• This results in the loss of youthful lip proportions and definition. Many patients attempt to compensate for these changes by applying lipstick above the red portion of the lip.
• Patients often seek facial plastic surgery consultation for lip lift in order to improve the appearance of the upper lip and restore healthy lip proportions.

Cost of lip lift

According to RealSelf data published in 2023, the average cost of lip lift is $3,300.

Who is a Candidate for a Lip Lift / Subnasal Lift?

Healthy patients who are seeking to correct a thin and elongated upper lip and restore more attractive lip proportions may be good candidates for a lip lift procedure called a subnasal lift.

How is a Lip Lift or Subnasal Lift Performed?

A lip lift is performed in the outpatient setting under local anesthesia or light sedation, depending on the patient’s preference. Tiny incisions are created in the natural skin creases at between the base of the nose and upper lip and a small amount of skin and soft tissue are removed. Sutures are then placed in order to gently elevate the upper lip to a more youthful position.

Lip lift is often performed with facelift, deep plane facelift, and mini facelift.

What is recovery like from a Lip Lift / Subnasal Lift?

The procedure is done on an outpatient basis with most patients returning to the comfort of their own home within a few hours. There is minimal pain and many patients do not require prescription pain medication. Mild bruising and swelling last about a week. Any sutures that have not fallen out on their own are removed at the one week follow up appointment. Makeup and other cosmetic products may be used near and on the lips after sutures are removed. Most patients return to work and social activity in about one week.

Where should I go for Lip Lift Treatments in northeast Ohio?

Harmych Facial Plastic Surgery is located in the Cleveland, Ohio suburb of Pepper Pike near Beachwood, Ohio. Schedule a consultation at our Beachwood location and see if Lip Lift Treatments are a good option for you.