Is a Lip Lift painful?

Since a Lip Lift is typically performed under sedation, either with local anesthesia or general anesthesia, your procedure will be pain-free. Post-surgery, you should expect some swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort but these symptoms are usually well-managed with pain medication that Dr. Rosenberg can prescribe to you upon request. We also recommend icing the area, keeping your head elevated, and using the mouth and lips sparingly.

How many appointments will I need?

Dr. Rosenberg will ask you to return a week post-surgery to monitor recovery and remove any sutures or bandages. After that, he will see you for two to four appointments spaced a few weeks apart. At each appointment, Dr. Rosenberg will let you know how you are recovering and when he expects to see you again.

How long until I see results?

The results of a Lip Lift in New York City are instant. However, the full impact of the procedure is hidden behind swelling and bruising so you need to be patient and let that resolve. Most patients see longer-lasting results in about three to four months, with the results producing more definition with a better lip ratio after about a year.

Can I combine a Lip Lift with other procedures?

Absolutely! Our patients who choose a Lip Lift in New York City, often choose other facial enhancement treatments such as a Rhinoplasty or Chin Implant, but also consider non-surgical treatments such as BOTOX. No matter what your aesthetic goals are, please be sure to share them with Dr. Rosenberg during your consultation so that he can provide you with his expert advice on the best-combined procedures for your individual profile.

What are the risks associated with a Lip Lift?

Even though a Lip Lift in New York City is a straightforward surgery, it is still a surgery and comes with certain potential risks. Here are a few to be mindful of: Allergic reactions to anesthesia Bleeding Blood loss during or after surgery Hematoma Nerve damage Poor wound healing or scarring Scarring Uneven Lips If you experience any long-lasting or unexpected reactions during your recovery, please contact our office immediately.

New York City, NY

Lip Lift

Introduction

Lip Lift Overview

A smile is one of the most striking incidences of meeting someone new. Framed by their lips, a smile cannot be attractive if one’s lips are droopy or thin. With time, weight gain and loss, and just the effects of gravity, a person’s mouth can fall lower on their face, knocking off the facial symmetry. A Lip Lift in New York City, NY with dual board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. David Rosenberg can address this concern and help you achieve a more attractive facial anatomy. If this procedure interests you, please keep reading below.

What is a Lip Lift?

A Lip Lift is an aesthetically driven surgical procedure aimed at reducing the space between your nose and mouth so that your lips frame higher in your facial proportions. It is also chosen by clients who desire to move volume in their lips with definition. The procedure removes excess skin to raise the baseline of the lips on the face.

Consider getting a Lip Lift from Dr. Rosenberg to rejuvenate your facial harmony with a fresh-looking smile and a pair of attractive and perky lips.

What are the benefits of a Lip Lift?

Our patients who have received a Lip Lift in New York City have shared several benefits for individuals looking to enhance their lip appearance, such as:

Age reversal
Boosted self-confidence
Improved facial harmony
Improved social interactions
Increased lip volume
Long-lasting results
Tighter lips

Who Are The Best Candidates For A Lip Lift?

A Lip Lift in New York City is ideal for those seeking a fresh new smile and a boost in their self-confidence. The best candidates for Lip Lift have some of the following characteristics:

Decreased lip volume
Droopy mouth
Have thin or “bird lips”
Imbalanced lips in their facial harmony
Low self-esteem
Maintain realistic expectations
No underlying medical conditions

Let’s Get Started

What’s the first step?

The first step to getting a Lip Lift in New York City is to come for a consultation with Dr. Rosenberg at Dr. Rosenberg Facial Plastic Surgery. During this consultation, he will discuss your medical history, aesthetic goals, procedure expectations, and desired outcomes. He will then physically examine your lips and decide if this procedure is recommended for you.

Once you and Dr. Rosenberg arrive at a decision, he will create your custom procedure plan. Before you leave, our Patient Coordinator will help you schedule your procedure, provide payment options, and also share any important pre-operative instructions. It is essential that you follow these to ensure the most successful surgery and fastest recovery time.

What to Expect on the Day of Lip Lift Surgery

On the day of your Lip Lift in New York City, Dr. Rosenberg and his competent staff will welcome you, reminding everyone of the common plan discussed in case of any questions and/or concerns. Then, depending on your choice, local or general anesthesia will be administered by our anesthetist.

Some temporary marks might be placed on your mouth to ensure the targeted positions of the incisions are as per mutual agreement.

Once you are sedated and/or numb, Dr. Rosenberg will begin with the incisions. He will either make an incision on the natural lip line or right at the base of the nose. He will then remove excess skin and lift the remaining tissue to elevate the final positions of your upper lip, giving the overall mouth an enhancement and raising your facial anatomy. Finally, Dr. Rosenberg will seal the incisions with sutures and bandages.

The surgery typically takes about one to two hours, and after the procedure, you will receive detailed post-operative care instructions to promote proper healing.

Lip Lift recovery

After your Lip Lift surgery, Dr. Rosenberg and his staff will monitor your recovery in the recovery room until the sedation wears off. We recommend having family or a friend wait with you to drive you back home as it is not recommended for the patient to drive after anesthesia.

It is normal to have minor swelling, bruising, and discomfort. The swelling and bruising around the lips should go down in a few days and it might look like you can resume your life as normal.

However, it is important to give the body rest and time to heal. In fact, we encourage our patients to avoid any strenuous activities for the first few weeks and follow the specific guidelines for eating, drinking, talking, and using the lips and overall mouth area.

Why choose Dr. Rosenberg?

Dr. David Rosenberg Facial Plastic Surgery is the place you need to visit for a Lip Lift. He is one of the best Facial Plastic Surgeons in Manhattan, Upper East Side, New York City, Connecticut, Washington, Boston, and New Jersey. Board-certified with both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS), Dr. Rosenberg’s surgical training included a fellowship sponsored by the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (AAFPS), a residency in Otolaryngology at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, and General Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City. He has become internationally renowned as a top celebrity surgeon by providing his patients with long-lasting, natural-looking results with the shortest recovery times possible.

Portfolio shot of Dr. Rosenburg smiling in a light blue suit and white shirt stands against a colorful abstract wall, clasping his hands. - Lip Lift in New York, NY

Lip Lift FAQ’S

Since a Lip Lift is typically performed under sedation, either with local anesthesia or general anesthesia, your procedure will be pain-free. Post-surgery, you should expect some swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort but these symptoms are usually well-managed with pain medication that Dr. Rosenberg can prescribe to you upon request.

We also recommend icing the area, keeping your head elevated, and using the mouth and lips sparingly.
Absolutely! Our patients who choose a Lip Lift in New York City, often choose other facial enhancement treatments such as a Rhinoplasty or Chin Implant, but also consider non-surgical treatments such as BOTOX. No matter what your aesthetic goals are, please be sure to share them with Dr. Rosenberg during your consultation so that he can provide you with his expert advice on the best-combined procedures for your individual profile.
Even though a Lip Lift in New York City is a straightforward surgery, it is still a surgery and comes with certain potential risks. Here are a few to be mindful of:
- Allergic reactions to anesthesia
- Bleeding
- Blood loss during or after surgery
- Hematoma
- Nerve damage
- Poor wound healing or scarring
- Scarring
- Uneven Lips
If you experience any long-lasting or unexpected reactions during your recovery, please contact our office immediately.