At Balikian Facial Plastic Surgery, we have helped numerous patients reach their aesthetic goals by enhancing the beauty of the face with a lip lift in Temecula. When most people think of facial plastic surgery, they think of lifting things that have fallen from gravity. We want to lift jowls, lift eyelids and lift sagging necks. That is why facelift and blepharoplasty exist. Often overlooked is the aging that happens in the lip. Gravity also has an effect on the upper lip. With time the upper lip elongates and the lip itself gets thinner. While lip augmentation can help, it does not change the gravitational pull that has happened to the upper lip. Sometimes trying to inject a thin upper lip with filler will not lift it, but only gives it a duck-like appearance. That is where a surgical lip lift comes into play.

A lip lift is a great option for anyone with a thin elongated upper lip. There are a variety of lip lift techniques that can be used to give you the look you desire.

Type of Lip Lift Procedures

Dr. Balikian offers several different options for a lip lift in Temecula. It is important to understand the techniques and types of procedures in order to make an informed decision when choosing which lip lift procedure is right for you.

Subnasal Bullhorn Lip Lift

In this type of lip lift, Dr. Balikian makes an incision that is hidden along than base of the nose. It is called a bullhorn lip lift because the incisions resemble a bullhorn shape. The left, right, and center of the lips are pulled upwards.

Corner Lip Lifts

Corner lip lifts are sometimes referred to as “grin lifts” as they give the corner of your mouth an upward turn. Dr. Balikian reserves these lip lifts for patients with very downturned corners of the mouth.

Good Candidates for Lip Lifts

Lip lifts are a great option for patients who have lost lip volume because of aging. It is also considered by younger individuals who were unable to achieve their cosmetic goals through fillers. They might also feel that fillers do not offer that natural fullness and give preference to lip lifts. During your consultation, Dr. Balikian will ask about the specific issues you want to address and ask you what your ideal results are so he can let you know if you are a good candidate for a lip lift in Temecula.

Recovery

There will be some swelling and bruising around the area following your lip lift in Temecula. Stitches from a lip lift stay for just a week and the scar heals and fades away within one year. Pain and discomfort should be minimal and can be managed with over-the-counter medication. Some patients may feel uncomfortable going out in public for a week or two following their lip lift.

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Lip Lift Cost

The cost of your lip lift in Temecula will vary based on factors like the type of lift lip performed. During your consultation, Dr. Balikian can let you know what the price of your lip lift will be and let you know about the financing and payment options we offer.

Trust Your Face to a Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Balikian is an experienced, double board-certified, facial plastic surgeon. He is double board-certified both in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Balikian belongs to a very select group of elite cosmetic surgeons with at least six years of specialized surgical training exclusively in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face and neck.

Contact Us for Your Appointment

Contact Balikian Plastic Surgery today to schedule a consultation for your lip lift in Temecula. Dr. Balikian is a double-board-certified facial plastic surgeon with specialized training in aesthetic surgery of the face. He can provide you with beautiful results from your lip lift.

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