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The lip lift.

H W Austin

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    |June 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Upper lip lengthening, a sign of aging, can be effectively corrected with a simple surgical technique. This procedure involves minimal scarring and has shown excellent results in numerous patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Aesthetic Medicine
    • Gerontology

    Background:

    • Aging leads to various physical changes, including alterations in facial features.
    • Lengthening of the upper lip is a noticeable sign of facial aging.
    • This specific aging characteristic has been less frequently addressed in cosmetic procedures.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a surgical technique for correcting age-related upper lip lengthening.
    • To evaluate the efficacy and aesthetic outcomes of this lip lift procedure.
    • To highlight a minimally invasive solution for a common aging concern.

    Main Methods:

    • A surgical technique involving excision of a specific ellipse of upper lip skin.
    • Concealment of the resulting scar in the subnasal area.

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  • Optional addition of a vertical midline component for scar camouflage.

    • Main Results:

    • The surgical procedure resulted in minimal and well-hidden scarring.
    • Excellent aesthetic outcomes were achieved in 83 treated patients.
    • The technique effectively addressed the issue of upper lip lengthening.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgical correction of upper lip lengthening is a viable and effective anti-aging procedure.
    • The described technique offers excellent results with minimal scarring.
    • This method provides a valuable option for patients seeking facial rejuvenation.