Lip lift surgery, also known as upper lip shortening, is suitable for patients who are not satisfied with the length of the upper lip area. When the vermillion part of the lips (the red part we call the lips) is less visible, the upper lip appears short and the lip-nose distance appears longer. Especially women, in this case, apply the lipstick by overflowing to make their lips clear. Again, trying to make the lips clear by overfilling the lips is a temporary situation that will not solve the problem. In this process, the upper lip refers to the area between the base of the columella (middle column of the nose) and the reddish-pink place of the lip. However, this range may vary according to the facial features and size of the person’s face. In lip lifting surgery, we aim to create an angel wing effect on the lips by reducing the distance in this area of the person.

In fact, lip lifting application is extremely simple. An incision is made just under the nose, where the upper lip area meets the nose. The length that we will consider as excess is subtracted.

After the excess skin is removed, it is stitched together. It is important to close the incision in layers because it is vital that the sutures are placed under the skin to maintain the shape of the lip and provide adequate strength. After the deep suture is placed, the skin edges are meticulously aligned to make the incision as little visible as possible. Lip lift surgery reshapes the “cupid arc” (two different peaks above the upper lip) and redefines the distance between the base of the nose and the top of the lips. Many estheticians believe that the ideal length for this vertical space is between 12-15 millimeters. Injectable fillers can also be applied to women who want fuller lips. Due to the location of the cat, the scars are hidden and shaded in this surgery. It is an adjustable surgery that allows removing the amount of skin as needed.