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Lip Lift

Lip Lift In Detroit Metro

Introduction

Introduction to Lip Lift

The lip lift has gained popularity in recent years for its ability to permanently enhance the upper lip’s size and shape, while balancing facial proportions. It is an excellent option for many patients seeking long-lasting lip fullness, enhanced red lip color, increased tooth show, or improved facial harmony. Since the lips are central to both facial beauty and communication, it is crucial to get this surgery exactly right. Lip lift surgery requires artistic decisions during planning, followed by meticulous, detail-oriented measurements, markings, and execution. This type of demanding surgery is exactly where Dr Compton excels.

If you are interested in learning more about a lip lift, schedule a consultation with Dr. Compton’s Troy office, so he can guide you toward the options you have at his practice to finally get the balanced, beautiful lips you’ve always wanted. Read below for more information.

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What is a Lip Lift?

A lip lift is an in-office surgical procedure to shorten the skin of the upper lip and allow the red lip to rotate into view and become more visible. This can also shorten the upper lip, allowing more of the upper teeth to show, which is often associated with youth and beauty. The incision is concealed in the crease between the lip and nose, so it appears to the viewer as a natural facial shadow line. A lip lift is often combined with a corner lip lift to lift the sagging corners of the mouth and balance the result. A lip lift rebalances the ratio of skin and red lip, creating a permanent, natural fullness and beauty.

Who Are the Best Candidates for a Lip Lift?

Patients of any age may benefit from a lip lift based on anatomy rather than age. Patients who notice the upper lip skin looks longer and the red portion (vermilion border) is thinner may benefit from this procedure. Patients who have a pronounced downturn at the corner of the mouth may also benefit from a corner lip lift. A lip lift in Detroit, performed by Dr. Compton, is suitable for individuals who wish to enhance the appearance of their lips. Some other characteristics of ideal candidates include:

  • Have thin or “bird” lips.
  • Inadequate visible red lip
  • Lip asymmetry
  • Lip blocking their teeth’s visibility or smile
  • Self-conscious about a sagging mouth
  • Non smokers
  • Maintain realistic expectations

What Are the Benefits of a Lip Lift?

Patients who have received a lip lift in the Detroit area have enjoyed its long-lasting results and a boost in self-esteem. Some other benefits include:

  • Enhanced lip fullness
  • Enhanced tooth show
  • Shortening of an excessively long upper lip
  • Higher Cupid’s bow
  • Improved symmetry
  • Youthful rejuvenation
  • Balanced facial proportions
  • Elevated corners of the mouth
  • Permanent results
  • Alternative to HA fillers

What’s the First Step?

The first step in getting a lip lift in Detroit is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Compton, a double board-certified plastic surgeon. At his Troy office, Dr. Compton will ask questions about your medical history and aesthetic needs during this appointment. This is a good time to share any concerns you might have about the procedure, its associated risks, benefits, or recovery time. He will then examine your face in detail, outline the incision points, and give you an idea of the procedure. Patients are encouraged to share any ideas they might have for combined procedures during this consultation.

If you and Dr. Compton decide that a lip lift is indeed the best procedure for you, he will design your surgical plan. Our patient concierge will work with you to schedule, price, and provide any necessary pre-operative instructions for an optimal surgical experience.

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What to Expect on the Day of Lip Lift Surgery

Dr. Compton typically performs a bullhorn sub-nasal lip lift as an in-office procedure with a local anesthetic and oral medication for sedation. The first step is to measure the lip at multiple locations and analyze the amount of lip we want to retain at each location. This is the most critical step to the success of this procedure, as it determines the proper proportions and lip length to ensure they meet the patient’s aesthetic goals. The measurements and marking are meticulous and will take approximately 15 –20 minutes.

Dr. Compton will remove the exact amount of skin necessary and expertly close the incision in layers to ensure minimal scarring. If needed, a corner lift will be marked and performed during the same surgery. The whole procedure will take around 60 minutes.

Lip Lift Recovery

The upper lip will swell for a few days after the procedure. We recommend ice and head elevation, and you will be prescribed steroids as well. The sutures are left in place for 5-7 days, during which you will clean the incision and apply ointment. Once removed, the patient will change to scar cream for 3 months to optimize healing. Most often, after this time, the incision is barely visible. Some lip swelling will persist for a few weeks after surgery.

How Much Does a Lip Lift Cost in Detroit, MI?

The cost of a Lip Lift in Detroit is lower than the cost of many other cosmetic surgeries because it can be done under local anesthesia, but it is still a technically demanding surgery that requires 1- 2 hours of precision dissection and suturing. Patients may desire to only increase the red lip show with a subnasal lip lift or add a corner lip lift if the downturn at the corner of the mouth is bothersome. Expect to pay $4,000 – $6,000 for a subnasal lip lift in the metro Detroit area. Of course, the exact cost will be discussed and an official quote provided during your consultation with Dr. Compton.

Why Choose Dr. Compton?

Dr. Andrew Compton is a double-board-certified Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist and a Fellowship-trained Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in the Detroit area. His extensive training has given him experience operating on all parts of the face and neck, and he has performed thousands of nasal and facial surgeries. Dr. Andrew Compton is also an award-winning fine artist. His artistic eye and attention to detail allow him to excel in balancing lip and facial aesthetics. He should be an undoubted choice for your lip lift in Troy, MI.

Dr. Compton completed an ENT residency before his American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. This is a top 5 program in the nation, and its advanced fellowship training focuses on both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, including facelifts, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), rhinoplasty (nose surgery), and lip lifts. He has been in private practice since graduating in 2013.

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A lip lift in the Detroit area is a minimally invasive procedure that rejuvenates the mouth area. To learn more about this procedure, schedule a consultation with double-board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Compton at his practice in Troy. Call or contact us online today!

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