Surgical

Lip Lift

Philtral shortening, vermilion show enhancement, and cupid's bow refinement with Bullhorn, Corner, and Italian techniques.

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Overview

A lip lift is a surgical procedure that shortens the distance between the base of the nose and the upper lip (the philtrum), increasing the visible vermilion (red part) of the upper lip and enhancing the cupid's bow definition.

Unlike lip fillers which add volume, a lip lift permanently reshapes the lip position for a more youthful, balanced appearance. Techniques include the Bullhorn lift (subnasal crescent excision), Corner lip lift (elevates the mouth corners), and Italian lip lift (two smaller incisions at the base of each nostril).

Our simulator models philtral column shortening, vermilion show increase, cupid's bow enhancement, and lip-to-tooth ratio changes. It includes ethnic presets to ensure proportionally appropriate results for different facial anatomies.

Key Benefits

Permanent enhancement of upper lip visibility
Restore youthful lip-to-philtrum proportions
Enhanced cupid's bow definition
Natural alternative to repeated filler injections

Pros & Cons

Pros

+Permanent results that create a more youthful mouth appearance
+Natural enhancement without fillers — restores visible lip show
+92% of patients rate the procedure as "worth it"
+Results last 10+ years, more cost-effective than repeated fillers

Cons

−Scarring is the #1 concern — 60% of complaints are scar-related
−Scars at the nose base can be visible if healing is suboptimal
−Risk of nerve damage affecting lip sensation or movement
−Cannot be easily reversed if you dislike the result
−Not suitable for patients with a naturally short philtrum

Who Is This For?

Patients with a long philtrum (distance from nose to lip), thin upper lip with minimal vermilion show, or those seeking a permanent alternative to lip fillers.

Quick Facts

Recovery Time

5-7 days (suture removal), 2-4 weeks (scar maturation)

Procedure Duration

45-90 minutes

Typical Cost Range

$3,000 – $6,000

🇺🇸 United States

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Common Patient Questions

Will it look natural?

Our 468-point mesh constrains deformation to anatomically valid ranges, preventing unnatural outcomes.

How accurate is the simulation?

Faceify achieves 0.04mm RMSD accuracy across validated facial landmarks.

Is my data private?

All processing happens in your browser. No images are uploaded to any server.

Can I see multiple options?

Yes — adjust parameters in real-time to explore different surgical approaches.

Disclaimer: Faceify Labs is an educational visual planning tool designed to facilitate patient-surgeon communication. It is not an FDA-cleared medical device. All previews are AI-generated approximations and do not constitute clinical diagnoses, treatment recommendations, or outcome guarantees. Actual results depend on individual anatomy, surgical technique, and healing response.

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