Improves the definition of the upper lip and enhances balance with surrounding facial features.
By reducing the length between the nose and the upper lip, the smile may appear more open and balanced.
Provides a structural change to the lip shape without the need for injectable fillers.
We will review your medical history, discuss your goals, and evaluate whether this procedure is appropriate for your needs. Common reasons people consider a lip lift include:
Desire for greater definition or proportion in the upper lip.
Addressing elongation of the upper lip with age.
To refine results from earlier non-surgical procedures.
We begin with a detailed discussion of your goals, facial anatomy, and realistic outcomes. A personalised surgical plan is developed based on your needs.
You’ll receive pre-operative guidance to help ensure your safety and best possible results.
The surgery is performed under local or general anaesthesia. Excess skin is carefully removed from beneath the nose to lift the upper lip. The approach is designed to maintain natural proportions.
Mild swelling and discomfort are common in the first week. Stitches are typically removed within 5–7 days, and most patients can resume normal activities soon after. Healing times vary between individuals. Detailed aftercare and follow-up support will be provided.
All surgery carries risks, including bleeding, infection, scarring, and anaesthetic reactions. These risks and the expected recovery process will be explained during your consultation to support informed decision-making.
Results from a lip lift can be long-lasting. However, natural ageing, genetics, and lifestyle factors can affect long-term appearance.
Recovery typically takes 1-2 weeks, with minimal discomfort.
Incisions are discreetly placed to minimise visible scarring.
Most patients can return to normal activities within a few days.
Results from a lip lift are typically long-lasting, although the ageing process and individual factors may gradually affect the outcome over time.
We prioritise your satisfaction and are committed to addressing any concerns post-procedure.
Pre-operative instructions may include avoiding certain medications and maintaining overall good health.
A surgical lip lift is a surgical procedure and, as such, carries inherent risks and potential complications. These may include bleeding, bruising, swelling, infection, delayed wound healing, and adverse reactions to local or general anaesthesia. Scarring is unavoidable and typically located beneath the nose; while scars often fade over time, they may remain visible or become thickened or raised in some individuals. Changes in skin sensation around the upper lip or nose, including numbness or tingling, may occur and are usually temporary, though in rare cases may be prolonged or permanent. Asymmetry, contour irregularities, changes in lip shape, or dissatisfaction with aesthetic outcome may occur. Less commonly, more serious complications such as wound separation, prolonged swelling, or the need for revision surgery may occur. Individual risk varies based on anatomy, skin quality, healing response, and surgical technique. These risks will be discussed in detail during your consultation to support informed decision-making.
The cost varies depending on individual needs, and we provide a clear cost structure during your consultation.
If you’d like to discuss your options or find out more about a procedure, contact our team to schedule a consultation with Dr Obaidi.