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Lip-Shortening Surgery.

John E Gatti¹

¹From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Virtua Medical Center.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

|March 6, 2023

Summary

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Lip-shortening surgery effectively rejuvenates the aging face by addressing upper lip lengthening and thinning. While revisions are common, patient satisfaction remains high due to improved lip aesthetics and projection.

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Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Facial Aesthetics
Aging Face Research

Background:

Aging leads to upper lip lengthening, thinning, and diminished lip margins.
These changes significantly impact facial aesthetics and perceived age.

Conclusions:

Lip-shortening surgery reliably enhances facial aesthetics in the aging face.
Surgeons must counsel patients on the potential need for revisions.
The procedure offers significant subjective aesthetic improvement and patient satisfaction.