About Pittsburgh Lip Lift Surgery
At Dr James Fernau, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa in Pittsburgh, PA; lip lift surgery – also known as lip shortening or a corner lip lift – is a corrective lip surgery that aims to re-shape the upper lip and improve the natural position of the lip and the smile.
For most, the youthful lip is full and symmetrical, and the natural state shows a small amount of the teeth below. For some, the upper lip may elongate with age and “droop” down over the teeth. Others have a naturally-long upper lip which does not improve as they age. Patients with a naturally-occurring long upper lip or those who have an elongated upper lip due to natural aging can have the upper lip shortened by a procedure called an upper lip lift.
When the corners of the mouth begin to turn down – due to the natural aging process – the mouth can appear unpleasantly angry or sad. For those patients, a corner lip lift can easily remedy the problem by removing a small amount of downturned skin above each corner and leveling the natural mouth line.
Depending on the specific needs and wishes of the patient, many lip lift procedures are enhanced by the addition of Cheek or Chin implants to achieve a more youthful appearance for the whole face.
Who May Benefit from Lip Lift Surgery
Those who wish to achieve a youthful look for their lips and a natural smile are common candidates for lip lift surgery.
Lip lift surgery is often sought to correct the following issues:
• Longer upper lips that require shortening.
• Lips that cover the teeth in their natural position
• Corners of the mouth have fallen or are turned down naturally.
Recovery Periods for Lift Surgery
Recovery times for lip lift surgery will vary from patient to patient. All patients receive pre-operative packets and post-operative care instructions for their surgical procedure. To improve your recovery period and minimize any post-operative complications, it is important to fully disclose your medical history with Dr. Fernau during your initial consultation. It is also important for you to discuss any use of medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, and recreational substances. Dr. Fernau may wish to also discuss your physical health and any personal expectations or concerns you may have prior to your procedure.
After a lip lift procedure, patients may expect some initial soreness and swelling. It is normal for these conditions to last for a few days. By following Dr. Fernau’s post-operative care instructions, you can mitigate post-operative complications and speed up your healing process.
Special instructions related to your individual procedure, regarding rest, special garments, returning to your place of business (or normal daily activity), sports or other physical activities, and exposure to sunlight and outdoor elements will be provided to you by Dr. Fernau.
For your convenience, Dr. Fernau is available at any time and can even be reached after hours. Each patient is given his personal cell phone number for any questions.
Benefits and Additions
Many patients of Pittsburgh Plastic Surgery and Dr. James Fernau who have received Lip Lift Surgery have also benefited from Rhinoplasty and Breast Augmentation procedures. To learn more about these additional procedures, visit our Pittsburgh Plastic Surgery Rhinoplasty and Breast Augmentation pages and see some of the amazing results achieved by Dr. Fernau’s patients.
When you consider cosmetic surgery in Pittsburgh, think of Dr. James Fernau and the Pittsburgh Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa.
Learn More About Lift Surgery
For more information about Lip Lift Surgery and other procedures, we invite you to call us at (412) 446-0391 – Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm – to schedule an appointment. You may also use the Contact Form page to send us a message.
