Lip Lift

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2022 Aug;55(4):835-847. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2022.04.013. Epub 2022 Jun 21.

Abstract

The perioral area can be an important feature to convey femininity, particularly when speaking and smiling. A feminine lip has a shorter distance between the nasal sill and the vermillion border, fullness of the vermillion, and a few millimeters of tooth show with the mouth slightly open. The keys to a good outcome are incision design that respects the natural anatomy, placing the tension of the lift deep to the dermis to take tension off of the skin incision, determining the appropriate amount of lift for the patient's anatomy, and not violating the orbicularis oris.

Keywords: Bullhorn lip lift; Lip augmentation; Lip lift.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Facial Muscles / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lip* / anatomy & histology
  • Lip* / surgery
  • Nose / surgery
  • Transgender Persons