Lip Lift

A lip lift is a surgical procedure that slightly shortens the strip of skin between the base of the nose and the upper lip's red border. The incision is hidden in the crease at the base of the nose, and a thin band of skin is removed there so the upper lip is gently raised.

The aim is a more defined upper lip, a natural show of the upper teeth when smiling, and a more balanced proportion of the lip-and-nose area with the rest of the face. How much is shortened is planned individually; the measurement and approach are determined by examination.

It may be considered for adults who feel the distance between the base of the nose and the upper lip is long, who show little of their upper teeth when smiling, or who feel their upper lip looks thin and flat. A gradual lengthening of this distance with age can also be a reason to seek assessment.

Suitability is decided by looking at lip height, tooth show, the smile line and overall facial proportions together. It is not suitable for everyone, and in some facial structures the expected contribution may be limited. The decision is made with the surgeon after an in-person examination.

Lip filler is a temporary, injection-based treatment that adds volume to the lip and fades over time. A lip lift, by contrast, is a surgical procedure that repositions the lip's own tissue and does not add volume from the outside.

The two approaches also differ in their goal: filler generally aims to increase fullness, while a lip lift focuses on adjusting the nose-to-upper-lip distance and tooth show. Which approach is appropriate is determined during examination in line with expectations and facial analysis.

The procedure is usually performed under local or otherwise appropriate anesthesia and is completed in a short time. Because the incision is placed in the natural crease at the base of the nose, the resulting scar is kept concealed in that area, with the aim that it becomes inconspicuous over time.

How the scar settles can vary from person to person and with skin type. Aftercare recommendations and the condition of the sutures are reviewed during follow-up visits.

In the first days there may be swelling, tightness or mild bruising around the base of the nose and the upper lip; these signs usually ease within the first week. Avoiding movements that strain the area is generally advised during this period.

Sutures and aftercare are followed according to the surgeon's guidance, and it can take weeks for the result to fully settle. The process varies from person to person. Your individual recovery expectations can be discussed in detail during the consultation in İzmir/Bayraklı.