With time, the upper lip can lengthen and the pink portion of the lip may appear thinner, creating a less defined smile and reduced lip show. A lip lift is a small but powerful procedure that shortens the distance between the nose and the upper lip to restore balance, enhance lip definition and create a more youthful, refreshed appearance.
Dr. Amanda Fanous is well experienced in the field of facial rejuvenation. In Paris, she trained with Dr. Darina Krastinova and Dr. Bernard Cornette de Saint Cyr, two European pioneers in the field of esthetic facial surgery. Dr. Amanda Fanous’ goal for a facelift is to strive to avoid a “surgical look” and to give the face a more youthful and refreshed appearance without any signs of pulled eyes or a stretched mouth.
A lip lift is a cosmetic procedure that elevates the upper lip by removing a small strip of skin at the base of the nose. This shortens the philtrum and increases the amount of visible pink lip without adding volume. The result is a naturally enhanced upper lip and a more harmonious proportion between the nose, lips and chin.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia with or without intravenous sedation in our certified surgical center. A precise incision is made along the natural crease at the base of the nose to keep the scar as discreet as possible. In some cases, two small additional incisions are placed at the corners of the upper lip to lift these areas as well. The underlying tissues are lifted and secured, and the skin is carefully closed with fine sutures to optimize scar quality.
A lip lift does not create a “duck lip” appearance. Unlike filler, which adds volume, this procedure improves the structural position of the lip. It can also complement other facial procedures such as rhinoplasty or facelift for a balanced rejuvenation.
The surgery takes approximately 1 hour. Patients return home shortly after the procedure.
Recovery usually lasts about one week. Swelling, mild bruising and tightness can occur and gradually improve. Sutures are typically removed after 5 to 7 days. It is normal for the upper lip to feel stiff for about one month as the tissues heal.
The clinicOur Montreal clinic is housed in a state of the art building that was custom designed to function as a modern medical centre for cosmetic surgery with the most advanced equipment available. The architecture was specially developed to take into account every single component that improves patient care. We researched and implemented every recommendation that improves patient outcomes with the goal of creating the best plastic surgery clinic in Canada.
