Over time, the upper lip lengthens and thins, the visible pink portion of the lip rolls inward, and the upper teeth show less when smiling or speaking. Some patients are simply born with a long upper lip that hides the teeth and minimizes the lip’s natural shape.
A lip lift addresses these concerns by removing a precise crescent of skin just under the nose, which shortens the white portion of the upper lip, gently rolls the pink lip outward, and increases tooth show. The result is a softer, more youthful, and more inviting smile.
Good candidates have a long upper lip, minimal tooth show when smiling, a thin or downturned upper lip, or simply want a more permanent alternative to lip filler. Healthy adults with realistic expectations and well-positioned upper teeth tend to be excellent candidates. Patients who have repeatedly tried filler and felt that the result still does not produce the lip shape they want often find that a lip lift achieves what filler alone cannot.
In Bend, Central Oregon, and across the Pacific Northwest, patients are increasingly choosing lip lifts as a long-lasting, natural-looking alternative to ongoing injectable treatments. Many are tired of returning every six to twelve months for filler, while others have noticed that their lips are slowly disappearing as they age. A lip lift offers a one-time procedure that improves both lip proportion and tooth show, helping the smile look more youthful and engaged.
A lip lift is typically performed in the office under local anesthesia, often with light oral sedation. The procedure takes about an hour. The incision is hidden in the natural shadow at the base of the nose, where it heals as a discreet line that fades significantly over several months. Most patients experience mild swelling and bruising for about a week and return to work within five to seven days. Sutures are removed at about one week. Final results settle over several months as the scar matures and the lip relaxes into its new position.
Dr. Carboy approaches this procedure with meticulous attention to symmetry, proportion, and scar placement.
A lip lift is typically performed in the office under local anesthesia, often with light oral sedation. The procedure takes about an hour.
Most patients experience mild swelling and bruising for about a week and return to work within five to seven days.
Final results settle over several months as the scar matures and the lip relaxes into its new position.
The average procedure time varies based on your personalized treatment plan and the complexity of the procedure performed
Most patients are able to return to light daily activities within a short recovery period while healing continues gradually over time
Your follow-up appointments are designed to monitor healing, support, recovery, and ensure your results continue progressing naturally.
The location of your procedure is determined vary based on your personalized needs and the complexity of the procedure performed
We understand that choosing a procedure is a deeply personal decision. Here are answers to some of the most common questions about treatment, recovery, results, and the overall Alpenaura experience.
The incision is placed in the natural shadow at the base of the nose, where it typically heals as a fine, well-hidden line. While there is always a scar with any surgery, most patients find that it fades remarkably and is difficult to see at conversational distance.
Most patients feel comfortable returning to work and social activities within ten to fourteen days, once the splint is removed and the bulk of bruising has resolved. Strenuous exercise is usually restricted for three to four weeks. Subtle swelling, particularly in the tip, can take up to a year or longer to fully resolve.
Most patients feel comfortable returning to work and social activities within ten to fourteen days, once the splint is removed and the bulk of bruising has resolved. Strenuous exercise is usually restricted for three to four weeks. Subtle swelling, particularly in the tip, can take up to a year or longer to fully resolve.
Most patients feel comfortable returning to work and social activities within ten to fourteen days, once the splint is removed and the bulk of bruising has resolved. Strenuous exercise is usually restricted for three to four weeks. Subtle swelling, particularly in the tip, can take up to a year or longer to fully resolve.
Most patients feel comfortable returning to work and social activities within ten to fourteen days, once the splint is removed and the bulk of bruising has resolved. Strenuous exercise is usually restricted for three to four weeks. Subtle swelling, particularly in the tip, can take up to a year or longer to fully resolve.
Most patients feel comfortable returning to work and social activities within ten to fourteen days, once the splint is removed and the bulk of bruising has resolved. Strenuous exercise is usually restricted for three to four weeks. Subtle swelling, particularly in the tip, can take up to a year or longer to fully resolve.
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