Lip Lift
in Chicago, IL
Elevate Your Elegance
Chicago Lip Lift at Dr. Sameer Kapadia
Full, shapely lips create an alluring focal point that enhances your facial features. However, not all of us are born with a plump pout, and the aging process takes a toll on the lip area. As we age, volume loss, uneven contours, and fine lines are common complaints. A lip lift enhances the size and shape of the upper lip to provide a subtle but impactful transformation. Dr. Sameer Kapadia is a board-certified Chicago plastic surgeon who specializes in this in-office surgical procedure, helping patients revive their look and crafting natural-looking results that elevate their unique beauty.
A Small Change. A Big Difference.
Your Lip Lift Procedure
A lip lift is an outpatient surgery that typically takes less than an hour to perform. Patients may have their lip lift performed using general anesthesia or or local anesthesia.
One of the following techniques may be used for your lip lift:
Subnasal bullhorn
Known as a bullhorn lip lift or a subnasal lip lift, this technique uses an incision hidden along the base of the nose. The incision is made in a shape resembling a bullhorn, enabling Dr. Kapadia to precisely draw the right, left, and center portion of the upper lip toward the nose.
Corner lip lift
A corner lip lift is ideal for addressing lips that turn downward at the outer corners. Two minor incisions are created at the corners of the mouth to facilitate the excision of a small portion of skin. The best technique for your lip lift procedure will be decided during your pre-operative appointment. This decision is based on your lip enhancement goals and a careful assessment of your lip shape.
Subtle Sophistication
What is a lip lift?
A lip lift is a type of facial plastic surgery that focuses on reshaping and lifting the upper lip to expand its borders. To accomplish this, a small piece of excess skin is removed from the area between the upper lip and the base of the nose. This delicate modification decreases the distance between the nose and upper lip, broadening the upper lip by drawing it upward and revealing more of the vermilion (the colored portion of the lip). It also creates a more defined lip contour, accentuating the cupid's bow, and smooths out fine radial lines around the lip area.
Treat Yourself to Lovely Lips
What are the benefits of a lip lift?
The lip lift procedure improves the appearance of the lips in several ways:
- Increased Lip Fullness. A lip lift can create the appearance of fuller lips by raising the upper lip, exposing more of the colored tissue (vermilion) of the lips.
- Correction of Lip Length. Some individuals may have a longer upper lip, which can give the appearance of thin or downturned lips. A lip lift shortens the distance between the nose and the upper lip, creating a more balanced lip shape.
- Lifted Lip Corners. Lip lift surgery can also address drooping or downturned lip corners, commonly known as a "sad" or "frowning" mouth.
- Enhanced Lip Definition: The procedure can improve the definition of the cupid's bow, the double curve at the center of the upper lip, creating a more defined and attractive lip shape.
- Natural-Looking Results. When performed by an experienced plastic surgeon like Dr. Kapadia, a lip lift can achieve natural-looking results that enhance the overall harmony and balance of the face.
- Long-Lasting Results. Unlike temporary lip fillers, which require periodic maintenance injections, the results of a lip lift procedure are permanent.
- Minimal Scarring. Lip lift surgery can be performed using techniques that minimize scarring. The incisions are usually placed discreetly along the base of the nose, where they can be easily concealed within the natural contours of the face.
Your Lip Lift Consultation
If you're ready to explore whether a lip lift is the right choice, schedule your personal consultation with Dr. Kapadia to learn more. During this meeting, he will learn about your cosmetic goals, provide personalized recommendations, and help you gain a clear picture of the results you can achieve from a lip lift procedure. Dr. Kapadia brings attention to detail and a passion for improving people's lives to every interaction and procedure. Call our office or fill out our online form to schedule your lip lift consultation today.
Lip Lift Recovery and Aftercare
Following a lip lift Chicago patients can return to their regular activities within one to two days after the procedure. It may take six to eight weeks for the lip lift scar to fade and smooth out so that it is not noticeable to others. During this time, it is very important to follow Dr. Kapadia's aftercare instructions, which will include guidelines for incision care and activities to avoid in order to promote optimal results.
A Permanent Enhancement
Lip Lift Results
One of the main benefits of lip lifts is the lasting results the procedure provides. Unlike a lip filler procedure, a lip lift expands and defines the border of the upper lip permanently. Patients love the fact that they do not have to maintain the results of their lift lip procedures. The results provide better facial harmony, a more alluring lip profile, and a more youthful appearance to the skin around the lips.
Lip Lift
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost of your lip lift procedure will be determined by the details of your surgery, including the complexity of the procedure and the type of anesthesia used. After your consultation with Dr. Kapadia, our office will be able to provide an accurate cost breakdown for your specific procedure.
Lip augmentation using injectable dermal fillers is another common approach to enhancing the size and contours of the lips. Lip injections may be ideal for individuals who want to enhance the overall size of both the lower and upper lip. Lip lifts provide permanent results, while lip fillers will need to be touched up occasionally to maintain the outcome. Visit our facial rejuvenation page to learn more about dermal fillers, or schedule a consultation with Dr. Kapadia to learn more about your options.
