During the procedure, a small amount of skin is removed from beneath the nose, shortening the upper lip and enhancing the visible pink of the lip itself. The effect is delicate — a quiet rejuvenation that lifts and defines without exaggeration. The result is a subtle, elegant enhancement that feels in harmony with your natural features.
For some, this procedure restores youthful balance after ageing or prior filler use; for others, it refines naturally longer proportions, creating a more sculpted, graceful profile. The incision is carefully concealed within the natural curve beneath the nose, where it fades over time to a fine, pale line.
Every face tells its own story. During consultation, I take time to understand your proportions, goals, and sense of beauty, designing a tailored plan that enhances your individuality — creating results that are refined, balanced, and entirely your own.
45 minutes – 1 hour
Local with or without sedation
Mild for a few days; easily managed with simple pain relief
5–7 days
Improves within 1–2 weeks
From 5–7 days
Gradually after 3–4 weeks
3–6 months, as swelling settles and scars mature
6–12 months, hidden beneath the base of the nose
As swelling settles, the lips take on a more defined, balanced, and lifted contour. The upper lip appears subtly shortened and the smile naturally enhanced, restoring lightness and proportion to the face.
A lip lift is not about creating volume or exaggeration — it’s about restoring harmony and expression. The result feels natural, elegant, and quietly radiant — enhancing your features while preserving what makes them uniquely yours.
A lip lift may be suitable for those who feel their upper lip is long, flat, or lacking in definition. It’s also an option for those who want a lasting alternative to fillers for gentle lift and balance.
Yes. The goal is always a subtle, natural refinement — maintaining your individual lip shape and expression while enhancing proportion.
The incision sits discreetly beneath the base of the nose and fades to a fine line over several months. With proper care, it is rarely noticeable.
Mild tightness or tenderness may occur for a few days, but pain is minimal and easily managed with simple pain relief.
Makeup can typically be worn once the incision has fully healed, usually after one to two weeks. Your aftercare plan will guide you on this.
Yes. It’s often paired with eyelid surgery or skin treatments to achieve overall facial harmony.
Minor swelling, bruising, or temporary numbness are common and resolve naturally. Asymmetry or scar irregularity are rare and minimised through precise technique and careful aftercare.
Results are long-lasting, typically permanent, with only subtle softening over time as the face naturally ages.
