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Lip Lift

Roslyn Heights, NY

Introduction

Lip Lift Services Offered in Long Island and Roslyn Heights, NY

A lip lift is a cosmetic surgery procedure that raises the upper lip to shorten the distance between the nose and the top of the lip. It’s a popular procedure that can make lips look fuller and more youthful, and can also reveal more of the upper teeth. A lip lift is a cosmetic surgery procedure that raises the upper lip to shorten the distance between the nose and the top of the lip. It’s a popular procedure that can make lips look fuller and more youthful, and can also reveal more of the upper teeth.

Our team at Plastic Surgery Associates of Long Island (PSAOLI) proudly serves patients throughout Long Island, including Roslyn, Roslyn Heights, Garden City, and Manhasset, NY.

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What Is a Lip Lift?

A lip lift is performed to elevate an elongated philtrum, the thin strip of skin stretching between the base of the nose and the upper lip. Adjusting the philtrum length makes the upper lip appear fuller and more feminine. The procedure increases tooth show and the pink portion of the lip, creating a more sultry, youthful smile. Unlike fillers, a lip lift creates a lasting transformation that can boost confidence and restore a positive self-image. Dr. Papafragkou and Dr. Rhee use today’s most sophisticated techniques to help patients in and beyond Long Island, NY, achieve their ideal look.

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Lip Lift Overview

What does a lip lift do?

Shortens the distance between the nose and the top of the lip.

What are the benefits of a lip lift?

Makes lips look fuller and more youthful and reveals more of the upper teeth.

Who is a good candidate for a lip lift?

People who want to add height instead of volume to their lips, or older patients with aging, long lips.

What does the lip lift procedure involve?

Involves creating an incision and surgically elevating the lips.

What is the recovery from a lip lift?

About 2 weeks.

Who Are the Best Candidates for a Lip Lift?

Dr. P or Dr. Rhee will offer a detailed consultation on Long Island to help determine whether a lip lift is the best solution to achieve your unique cosmetic goals. In general, the procedure is recommended for healthy, non-smoking individuals who are frustrated by a thin, elongated upper lip that lacks definition. They may also have noticed that their smile no longer shows their teeth as it did in their youth. A lip lift is also recommended for those seeking increased lip volume without the use of synthetic fillers.

What Are the Benefits of a Lip Lift?

Our patients in Roslyn, Roslyn Heights, Garden City, and Manhasset, NY, enjoy a wealth of impressive benefits when choosing Plastic Surgery Associates of Long Island (PSAOLI) for lip lift surgery. Advantages include:

  • Increases volume in the upper lip without fillers or implants
  • Lasting, sustainable changes
  • Reverses signs of aging
  • Increases tooth show
  • Creates a more alluring, feminine pout
  • Restores facial balance and harmony
  • Enhances the definition in Cupid’s bow
  • Boosts confidence
First Step
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What’s the First Step?

To get started with a lip lift in Long Island, you will first sit down with Dr. P, Dr. Rhee, and their knowledgeable team for an introductory consultation. This is an opportunity to ask questions, discuss your improvement goals, and learn the details of the surgery, including its risks, benefits, downtime, and costs.

The doctor will carefully evaluate your medical history and perform a physical assessment, using this information to develop an individualized treatment plan to restore your natural beauty. Once you decide to proceed, we will schedule your treatment date and provide guidelines to help you make the most of your surgery.

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What to Expect on the Day of a Lip Lift Surgery

A lip lift is usually performed under local anesthesia with oral sedation. However, general anesthesia may be an option, especially when the surgery is combined with other facial rejuvenation techniques. Once you are resting, your plastic surgeon will create a tiny curved incision at the base of the nose. This incision heals well and creates a barely perceptible scar. The doctor will then remove a small portion of skin, elevating the upper lip to a more youthful position. Your surgeon will refine your smile, emphasizing symmetry, balance, and femininity. Once all changes are complete, your incision is closed with fine sutures, and you can return home the same day. You can expect your Long Island lip lift to last one to two hours.

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Lip Lift Recovery

Your Guide to Post-Lip Lift Care

Recovery after a lip lift is generally faster and more seamless than after other facial procedures. Most patients encounter minor swelling, tenderness, and tightness for several days. These symptoms can be managed with pain medication and a cold compress. You will be instructed to keep the area clean and to avoid excessively wide-mouth movements, such as yawning, for at least one week. We will remove your sutures after 5 to 7 days, and swelling will resolve within 10 to 14 days.

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How Much Does a Lip Lift Cost in Long Island, NY?

The cost of a lip lift in Long Island can vary depending on your goals, the techniques your surgeon selects to achieve your aesthetic vision, and whether your surgery is paired with other cosmetic solutions. After the doctor completes your introductory consultation, we will offer you personalized pricing.

Why Choose Us?

At Plastic Surgery Associates of Long Island, our skilled triple-board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Sotirios Papafragkou, MD, FACS, and Dr. Susie Rhee provide exemplary care and customized results to patients in Roslyn, Roslyn Heights, Garden City, Manhasset, and the greater Long Island area.

Dr. P is well-versed in a wide range of transformative surgical and non-surgical solutions to help patients attain the youthful, attractive look they desire. He uses the latest techniques to minimize downtime while optimizing comfort and safety. Dr. Papafragkou is credentialed by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and the Aesthetic Society (ASAPS) and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Dr. Susie Rhee, M.D., is a board-certified plastic surgeon serving patients throughout Long Island, NY. As a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), The Aesthetic Society, and the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF), Dr. Rhee is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, education, and surgical excellence. She brings extensive experience in both cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, as well as in non-surgical skin rejuvenation treatments that deliver natural, long-lasting results.

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Personalized Care from Two Dedicated Surgeons

To learn more about how a lip lift in San Diego can revolutionize your smile and help you achieve a more youthful, attractive appearance without fillers or implants, please reach out to our team at Plastic Surgery Associates of Long Island today to book an initial consultation. We serve patients in Roslyn, Roslyn Heights, Garden City, Manhasset, and the greater Long Island, New York, region.

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