The lips play an important role in perceived attractiveness and age. They tend to be the second facial feature that is noticed (after the eyes) when looking at someone’s face for the first time. As such, the size and shape of the lips as well as the distance between the base of the nose and the red lip (philtrum length) play an important role in a person’s perceived attractiveness and age.
What Are the Benefits of Upper Lip Lift Surgery?
The lips undergo a series of age related changes over time including:
- Increased distance between base of nose and the mouth
- Thinning of the lips
- Loss of lip definition
- Decreased tooth show
- Longer appearing lower ⅓ of the face
A carefully and individually planned upper lip lift procedure will result in a more youthful and attractive lower face and mouth. In younger patients who have not yet experienced age related changes to the mouth, a lip lift can be an effective way to create a fuller appearing upper lip, increase tooth show, decrease length of philtrum; thus increasing the sensuality of the mouth and in many cases obviating the need for costly, uncomfortable and unpredictable lip fillers.