A lip lift shortens the distance between nose and lip and reveals more upper lip – a permanent proportion change, not volume.
A lip lift shortens the distance between the nose and upper lip and shows more lip — a more youthful smile without fillers.
Lift vs filler
A permanent result instead of repeated lip filler.
Recovery
Fine scar at the nose base, fades well.
Shorter distance, more visible lip
A lip lift shortens the distance between nose and upper lip (the philtrum), revealing more of the upper lip and teeth. Unlike a filler, it adds no volume but changes the proportion – permanently.
Who it suits
Suitable for people with a long distance between nose and lip that increases with age and makes the lip look thin. A lip lift is the right answer when filler does not solve the problem – because more volume with a long philtrum quickly looks unnatural.
Understanding the scar
The incision sits directly under the nose (bullhorn technique) and is usually inconspicuous with a good suture, but can remain visible. That is the trade-off: a permanent change in proportion against a scar at the base of the nose. An experienced surgeon places it carefully.
Procedure and healing
The procedure takes about 30–60 minutes under local anaesthetic. Stitches are removed after about a week; swelling and redness settle over 1–2 weeks, the scar matures over months. See lip filler and cosmetic surgery in Turkey.
This page is for general information and does not replace medical advice. Injections belong in medical hands. Results are individual and cannot be guaranteed.
lip lift: key points
It suits a long distance that makes the lip look thin, where fillers do not help.
The incision sits under the nose; the trade-off is permanent proportion against a scar at the nose base.
For the full overview, see our page on cosmetic surgery in Turkey.
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