A lip lift, or subnasal lip lift, is a surgical procedure to augment the upper lip to reduce the distance between the nose and the mouth, thereby shortening this area. A lip lift gives the lips a fuller, plumper and significantly more youthful appearance.
Create your natural beauty
A lip lift is a delicate surgical procedure designed to rejuvenate the upper lip and highlight its beautiful shape. This small but effective procedure lifts and reshapes the upper lip, balancing the proportions of the lips and visually enhancing the red part of the lip, making the lips plumper and fuller, giving the entire face a fresher and more youthful appearance.
A lip lift can be especially beneficial for those who want to restore the youthful fullness of their lips without filler injections or for those whose upper lip has become less expressive over time. It offers a long-lasting solution and a natural result that restores the symmetry of the lips that has diminished with age and gives a new life to the smile.
Why choose Health Clinic for a lip lift?
The best specialists
Facial and neck surgeries and procedures are performed only by highly experienced, well-respected and unquestionably the best experts in their field.
Individual approach
We aim to provide an understanding and supportive environment, so we pay special attention to each person’s unique aesthetic goals, desires and needs.
High customer satisfaction
Numerous success stories and positive feedback from our patients reflect not only our surgeons’ professionalism but also the empathetic and friendly interaction they experience.
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We prioritise safety and quality, strictly adhering to all standards and safety requirements to ensure that every surgery is carried out with the utmost care and precision.
State-of-the-art surgical techniques
Our surgeons use the latest surgical techniques. This means smaller scars, faster recovery and more natural results.
Additional information
Procedure overview
| Lip lift | |
|---|---|
| Surgeon | Dr Siim Simmo / prof Jyri Hukki / dr Gintaras Papečkys |
| Anesthesia | Local |
| Surgery duration | 1 hour |
| Nights at hospital | 0 |
| Sick leave | Up to 1 week |
| Price | From €1490 |
| Medical loan | Starting from €40 per month. Apply here. |
What should you know?
Additional information on the procedure
As we age, the skin loses its elasticity and certain parts of the face start to change or droop. The elongation of the area between the nose and the upper lip is a great example of such a change in facial structure. Ageing usually results in the pink part of the lip ‘rolling’ inwards, giving the impression of a narrower upper lip. In addition, the upper lip droops and can begin to cover the upper teeth, which can make the mouth and entire face look much older.
A narrow upper lip and a long distance between the lip and the nose are not problems that only affect ageing skin. Some people are born with a relatively long area between the nose and the mouth, resulting in thinner lips. Lip filler injections do not always help in this situation, as there is a limit to how much vertical height can be added to lips without them looking like ‘duck lips’.
The subnasal bullhorn type of lip lift is one of the most common lip lift procedures performed worldwide. The surgeon makes an incision hidden along the lower part of the nose, where the scar remains virtually invisible. The incision is made in the shape of a bull’s horns and a small amount of skin is removed. The middle part of the lip as well as the right and left parts are lifted a few millimetres towards the nose. The result is a fuller upper lip and a smaller distance between the mouth and nose.
The lip lift procedure not only increases the volume of exposed pink lip tissue, but also makes the upper teeth more visible, especially when talking or when the face is at rest. This result gives a noticeably more youthful and beautiful feminine appearance. The upper lip lift procedure itself usually takes about an hour and leaves a very discreet scar. The lip will look fuller immediately after the lip lift, but the final effect will not be seen until the swelling, bruising and scar have completely healed – usually within about three months.
A lip lift is a relatively simple plastic surgery procedure that gives the mouth a more proportional appearance (compared to the rest of the face), improves the shape of the lips and makes them fuller and helps reveal more of the upper teeth, creating a more youthful appearance.
The procedure is an ideal solution for patients who do not want frequent filler injections to maintain the achieved result. However, the procedure can also be combined with filler injections if desired.
You are a suitable candidate for the procedure if…
- You are bothered by the long distance between your nose and upper lip
- You are bothered by your narrow upper lip
- You are looking for a natural and permanent way to make your lips fuller
A lip lift is suitable for rejuvenating the appearance, but younger people who have not achieved the desired look with filler injections or find that fillers make their lips unnaturally full or ‘duck-like’ may prefer a lip lift.
You may not be a suitable candidate for the procedure if…
- You do not have enough space between your nose and the top of your lip (usually about 1.5 centimetres)
- You are a smoker and are unwilling or unable to quit smoking for the post-operative recovery period (about two to four weeks)
- You have diabetes or another condition affecting blood clotting or if you have cold sores. In this case, an individual assessment must be made and it is necessary to consult your surgeon beforehand about your options
After the procedure
- Plan to rest for at least 24 hours after the procedure
- It is recommended to use an ice pack on the wound area during the first 48 hours
- Avoid strenuous exercise in the weeks following the procedure
- Avoid smoking in the weeks following the procedure
- Avoid pressing your face during sleep and sleep with your head elevated (supported by a couple of pillows)
- Avoid opening your mouth too wide
- After the procedure, it is recommended to eat soft-textured food and for the first few days it may be necessary to use a straw for drinking water
- Use a small toothbrush and brush your teeth carefully and thoroughly during the first week
- Keep your lips moisturised
- Clean and care for the wound as instructed by your doctor
