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The subnasal lift.

S Randolph Waldman¹

¹Waldman Plastic Surgery Center, 125 East Maxwell Street, Suite 303, Lexington, KY 40508, USA. srwaldman@aol.com

Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America

|November 17, 2007

Summary

The subnasal lip lift is a simple, effective procedure to address upper lip aging caused by gravity. This technique can rejuvenate the lip area and is often combined with other facial procedures.

Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Facial Rejuvenation
Aesthetic Medicine

Background:

Aging leads to cutaneous stretching of the upper lip.
The subnasal lip lift technique, though established, is not widely known.
Gravity's effect on facial aesthetics is a significant concern.

Purpose of the Study:

To detail the subnasal lip lift procedure for upper lip rejuvenation.
To discuss patient selection criteria for optimal outcomes.
To outline the technique and ideal results of the subnasal lip lift.

Main Methods:

Surgical removal of an ellipse of skin and subcutaneous tissue from the upper lip.
Procedure performed below the nostril base.
Can be used as an adjunctive procedure in facial rejuvenation.

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Main Results:

The subnasal lip lift is a simple and effective surgical technique.
It directly addresses upper lip aging and stretching.
The procedure yields desirable aesthetic results when properly executed.

Conclusions:

The subnasal lip lift is an effective method for upper lip rejuvenation.
Familiarity with this technique can enhance surgical options for facial aging.
Optimal patient selection and surgical technique are key to successful outcomes.