Lip Lift in
Denver, CO
A Qualified Lip Lift Surgeon in Denver
South Denver plastic surgeon Dr. Manish Shah creates shapely, gorgeous lips with cosmetic lip lift surgery. Different than lip augmentation, where the lips are made to appear fuller with either fat injections or injectable fillers, a lip lift actually redefines the shape and contour of the lip by surgically enhancing the “Cupid’s bow” (the two distinct peaks on a defined upper lip). In addition, the distance between the base of the nose and the upper lip is also altered so the vertical space between the nose and lip is aesthetically appealing and ideal, which, in most surgeons’ opinion, is between 12 – 15 millimeters. During the initial consultation with Dr. Shah, the differences between a lip lift and lip augmentation will be discussed to see which treatment is a better fit for you. Sometimes, a combination procedure is performed using both the lip lift and augmentation.
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What Are The Benefits of Lip Enhancement?
A customized lip lift in South Denver at Shah Aesthetic Surgery will enhance the attractiveness of your smile and face with quite a few wonderful benefits, such as:
- Makes the lips rounder
- Benefits the symmetry of and aesthetic of the smile
- Brings about facial symmetry and harmony
- Develops a more youthful appearance
- Lifts the corners of the mouth
- Reduces the viability of smoker’s lines (on upper lip)
- Provides long-lasting to permanent results
Am I a Good Candidate for a Lip Lift?
This cosmetic procedure involves the weakening of the top lip, causing it to lower to help hide the gums in patients who feel that they may have excessive gum show or a gummy smile. This procedure is minimally invasive, uncomplicated in nature, and normally offers positive results. It can be performed simultaneously with a lip lift procedure or alone. During a consultation with Dr. Shah, please be sure to discuss your personal needs and detailed reservations so that the most fitting lip procedure can be chosen for you. At times, patients request a full lip lift procedure, when in fact, they simply need a gum show correction procedure.
Lip Augmentation Surgical Techniques
The technique used will be customized to match the patient’s condition and preference. Listed below are two of the most common techniques used by Dr. Shah:
The Gull-Wing Corner Lip Lift
- The gull-wing lip lift addresses the vermilion on the lips. This is the part of the upper and lower lips that has the pinkish skin. Surgeons usually advise patients to consider the gull-wing lip lift to increase the display of the vermilion. With this procedure, a tiny incision is made to remove skin and nearby tissue from or above the white line of the skin that has the vermilion. Because some tissues are removed, the shape of the lips will change from both peaks of the Cupid’s bow. This process can also be done on the lower lip.
Sub-Nasal Lip Lift
- Another type of lip lift is the sub-nasal lip lift or “bullhorn lip lift.” This is also a very popular type of lip lift. First, it removes a portion of the skin from under the nose, and then gently lifts the skin to reshape the Cupid’s bow and provide a lifted appearance. This effect produces a result where a small part of the teeth can be seen even when the mouth is closed. The results using this method are immediate. One disadvantage of this technique is that slight scarring may be noticeable under the nose. However, a qualified surgeon will produce an outcome that limits scarring as much as possible.
Vermilion Border Lip Lift
- The vermilion border lip lift focuses on enhancing the definition of the upper lip by refining the transition between the pink portion of the lip (the vermilion) and the surrounding skin. This technique is ideal for patients whose lips lack crisp definition or appear blurred with age, even if overall lip volume is adequate.
- During a vermilion border lip lift, Dr. Shah carefully removes a thin strip of skin along the upper lip’s natural border, allowing the pink lip tissue to roll outward slightly. This subtle adjustment increases visible lip show, sharpens the Cupid’s bow, and improves lip contour without creating an overfilled or artificial appearance. Because the incision follows the natural lip line, scarring is typically minimal and becomes increasingly inconspicuous over time.
- This procedure can be performed on its own or combined with other lip enhancement techniques, such as a sub-nasal lip lift or lip augmentation, depending on the patient’s anatomy and aesthetic goals. During your consultation at Shah Aesthetic Surgery in South Denver, Dr. Shah will determine whether a vermilion border lip lift is the best option to achieve a naturally youthful, well-defined smile.
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During / After Surgery
A lip lift is performed using general anesthesia in an accredited surgical facility. The outpatient procedure usually takes up to two hours to be completed. Results after the first few days of the surgery will already be visible with a bit of swelling and minimal pain. It should take a few months to attain the final look the patient wanted.
Enhance Your Smile With a Lip Lift Consultation Today
For more information on a surgical lip lift, please call our South Denver plastic surgery office to schedule your consultation. Dr. Shah is skilled in performing a number of facial cosmetic surgeries and will consult with you to discuss the various techniques he performs to create the gorgeous look you are seeking.
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