A new trend in lip augmentation: lip lifts provide a lasting effect

Women with small lips and a drooping upper lip often use fillers to improve their appearance. However, in the past 5 years a solution aimed at permanent results has become hugely popular. This solution is known as a lip lift or upper lip lifting. It is a procedure commonly requested by women in larger cities such as New York and Dubai.

Who is a lip lift aimed at?

A distance of more than 20 mm between the upper lip and the nose is considered too big from an aesthetic perspective. A low upper lip may be a genetic peculiarity. It may also be caused by dental occlusion or age. With age, the distance between the nose and the upper lip grows longer. If fillers are used in an upper lip that is too low, this may result in “duck lips” instead of augmented lips. A lip lift decreases the distance between the upper lip and the nose and creates a permanent plumper “upturned” lip. For many patients, it may therefore be the better solution.

Start with the teeth

The face should be looked at as a whole because every detail and change has its role. Before undergoing lip augmentation, the teeth should also be examined. When a person smiles or talks, the teeth should be visible. Otherwise the mouth may look “empty”. The “empty mouth” look is usually caused by the low occlusal position and small teeth. It may also be caused by the area around the teeth being too lush (lips). If the teeth are very small, there is no point in filling the lips too much. In that case the teeth may appear too small and not in proportion with the lips. In such cases, a lip lift is often the preferred augmentation method. It helps improve the smile and gives the lips a beautiful shape. In addition, this surgical procedure lifts the upper lip higher and makes the teeth more visible.

A lip lift to elevate and plump up the lips with a lip thread to support the lips

If the distance between the upper lip and the nose is not too long but the patient has vertical wrinkles and a thin upper lip, threads can be a good choice. They ensure long-lasting results. In addition, lip threads support the lip without augmentation.

At Christina’s Clinic, we perform lip fillers, lip lifts and lip threading. Book your appointment to find the best solution for you.