Your lips are one of the focal points of your face and play an integral role in how you express yourself. Sagging lips can make you appear older than you really are and impact your self-confidence. Many patients in the Twin Cities turn to Omni Cosmetic to enhance their lips’ appearance and find a lip lift an attractive option. We serve clients in Minneapolis and St. Paul with lip lifts.
The Purpose of a Lip Lift
A lip lift can help combat sagging lips, which is a common sign of aging. As you get older, your body produces less collagen, and your skin loses some of its natural elasticity. As a result, your lips start to sag, and the distance between the bottom of your nose and top of your lips increases. You may notice fine lines and wrinkles forming in this area as well. Alternatively, some patients have a congenital condition that causes the upper lip to sag prematurely, contributing to a more mature appearance at a younger age.
A lip lift eliminates sagging by removing loose skin and shortening the length of the upper lip to create a more youthful aesthetic.
The Lip Lift Procedure
During your consultation at Omni Cosmetic, your plastic surgeon will take the time to understand your concerns and goals. They will evaluate the skin around your upper lip and create a personalized treatment plan to fit your needs.
Typically, an incision is made along the base of the nose, above where it meets the upper lip. The lip is gently pulled upward into a more elevated position, and excess skin is removed to physically shorten the distance between the upper lip and the nose. This can cause the lip to roll slightly, increasing the amount of pink skin that is visible and creating the effect of a fuller lip.
Sutures will be used to carefully close the incision and minimize any scarring. Incisions are strategically made so that any minor scarring blends in with the natural folds and contours of the nose and lips. The recovery process is short, leaving you to enjoy lips that are smoother, fuller, and look more youthful.
Are You a Candidate for Lip Lifts?
Lip lifts can be beneficial for improving the balance between your facial features and creating a more defined lip aesthetic. You may benefit from this procedure if you are concerned about excess sagging of your upper lip that obscures your teeth when you smile, hangs over your lower lips, or appears too far from your nose.
If your primary concern is loss of volume or thin lips, exploring the potential of lip fillers for volume restoration may be a better option. While your lips may appear slightly fuller following a lip lift, that is not the intended purpose of the procedure.
To determine if you are a good candidate for a lip lift, schedule a consultation with one of our doctors at Omni Cosmetic. We will work with you on a treatment plan to address your specific concerns and what procedures can help you attain the outcome you desire.
Why Choose Omni Cosmetic for a Lip Lift?
At Omni Cosmetic, we are committed to providing patients in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Wayzata, St. Cloud, and beyond with exceptional care and experiences to support them in their skin health and lifetime wellness journey. Our surgeons have undergone extensive training, bringing a high level of precision and in-depth knowledge to each procedure they perform, including lip lifts. Every patient is treated with compassion, and our team works with you along each step of your journey so that you understand your options, what to expect, and how to optimize results.
Schedule Your Lip Lift Consultation Today
Are you tired of dealing with the effects of a sagging upper lip and wishing you could rejuvenate your appearance? Learn more about lip lift surgery and how you may benefit from this procedure. Schedule a consultation at Omni Cosmetic in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Contact us at your earliest convenience to get started.
