After the procedure, temporary swelling of the upper lip, slight bruising, and a feeling of tension may occur. Most patients resume their daily activities after a few days to about one week.

The sutures are usually removed after about one week.

The incision is usually placed in the natural crease under the nose. In the first few weeks, the scar may still be somewhat red or visible, but it typically fades gradually.

Yes. The effect of a lip lift is permanent because the distance between the nose and the upper lip is surgically shortened. Naturally, the normal aging process continues.

Fillers add volume to the lip. A lip lift primarily changes the position and visibility of the upper lip by shortening the distance between the nose and the lip. In the case of a long upper lip, a lip lift can often look more natural than adding extra volume with fillers.

Usually, an incision is placed in the natural contour under the nose, also called the nasal base. Through this access, a narrow strip of skin is removed, after which the upper lip is subtly raised.

Yes. A lip lift can be combined with other facial treatments such as a facelift, facial lipofilling, or skin rejuvenation treatments.

Not always. A lip lift makes the upper lip more visible but does not add volume. When volume is the primary goal, fillers or lipofilling may sometimes be more appropriate.