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Hamid Reza Fallahi¹, Seied Omid Keyhan², Behnam Bohluli³

¹Maxillofacial Surgery & Implantology & Biomaterial Research Foundation, Tehran, Iran.

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|June 23, 2022

Summary

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A lip lift is a common cosmetic surgery that enhances the upper lip's shape and contours. This procedure can reduce philtrum height, improve the smile, and restore facial aesthetics for a more attractive appearance.

Keywords:

Endonasal lip lift Lip lift Smile design Subnasal lip lift Upper lip

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Plastic Surgery
Aesthetic Medicine
Facial Aesthetics

Background:

Lips are a key aesthetic feature of the lower face.
An ideal smile perception relies significantly on lip aesthetics.
The lip lift is a widely adopted procedure for upper lip enhancement.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the effectiveness of lip lift surgery.
To detail the aesthetic benefits of lip lift procedures.
To underscore the role of lip lifts in smile aesthetics and facial balance.

Main Methods:

Surgical lip lift techniques.
Pre- and post-operative aesthetic assessments.
Analysis of patient outcomes for lip enhancement.

Main Results:

Lip lift effectively reduces philtrum height.
The procedure enlarges the upper vermilion.
Improved dental show and enhanced smile aesthetics are achieved.

Conclusions:

Lip lift surgery reliably restores facial aesthetic proportions.
It is a valuable procedure for creating an enchanting smile.
Careful planning and execution ensure favorable outcomes in lip enhancement.