A lip lift can be a good option for older people who want to reduce the space between the lips and the nose. With age, this space typically increases and can make lips look thinner.

Younger people who haven’t achieved the look they want from fillers, or if they find that fillers make their lips look unnaturally plump or duck-like, may prefer surgical lip lift.

Lip lifts are also a permanent solution, so they can be helpful for people who are tired of the upkeep of filler.

Stitches remain in place for a week; then the scar will heal and fade within 3 to 6 months. You may need one to two weeks off from your social calendar, but any scarring can be covered with foundation within two weeks of your operation.

Like other surgical procedures, lip lifts have their dangers: bleeding, infection, and undesirable scarring are all possibilities.