A lip lift enhances the shape and position of the upper lip by shortening the distance between the nose and lip. Dr. Derek Sheen performs this procedure to improve facial balance while preserving natural expression.
This procedure may address:
A long upper lip
Thin upper lip
Down-turned upper lip
Reduced lip definition
Facial profile imbalance
As we age, our skin’s support system declines, causing sagging and laxity, like above the upper lip. This can make the upper lip appear thinner, reduce the amount of pink lip that shows, and change the overall balance of your facial features.
A lip lift restores a more youthful upper lip position by shortening this distance and increasing the visible portion of the upper lip.
Improve Lip Proportions
As we age, our skin’s support system declines, causing sagging and laxity, like above the upper lip. This can make the upper lip appear thinner, reduce the amount of pink lip that shows, and change the overall balance of your facial features.
A lip lift restores a more youthful upper lip position by shortening this distance and increasing the visible portion of the upper lip.
Patients seeking a lip lift in Plano often feel their upper lip appears long, thin, or less defined than it once did. You may also benefit from this procedure if you’d like greater upper tooth visibility when your lips are at rest or if age-related changes have altered your facial proportions.
During your consultation for a lip lift in Plano, Dr. Sheen evaluates your nose, lips, chin, and overall facial structure to determine whether a lip lift will improve facial harmony.
Dr. Sheen performs the procedure by making a careful incision hidden within the natural crease beneath the base of the nose. He removes a small strip of skin before lifting the upper lip into a higher position and closing the incision with fine sutures.
By repositioning the lip (rather than adding volume), the procedure increases upper lip show.
Swelling, mild bruising, and temporary tightness are expected during the first several days after surgery. Most patients return to normal activities within about a week, while the incision heals over the following months.
As healing progresses, the upper lip settles into its new position, creating a shorter distance between the nose and for better facial balance.
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A lip lift permanently repositions the upper lip by shortening the distance between the nose and the lip. Lip fillers temporarily increase volume by injecting hyaluronic acid beneath the skin.
Some patients benefit from fillers, while others have enough lip volume but desire a higher lip position. During your consultation, Dr. Sheen determines which approach better supports your facial proportions. In some cases, patients choose both procedures to improve lip position and volume.
Every surgery creates a scar, but Dr. Sheen places the incision within the natural crease beneath the nose to help conceal it. The scar often appears pink during early healing before gradually fading over the following months.
Following your scar-care instructions and protecting the area from sun exposure can help support the best cosmetic result.
No—that is not Dr. Sheen’s goal. He performs surgery with precision, focusing on facial balance, proportion, and natural expression.
Patients seeking a lip lift in Plano receive an individualized surgical plan based on their facial anatomy rather than a standard amount of lift. This helps maintain natural movement while improving upper lip visibility.
Yes. A lip lift is commonly combined with procedures such as rhinoplasty, facial fat grafting, laser resurfacing, or a facelift when several areas contribute to facial aging or imbalance.
Dr. Sheen evaluates your entire face before recommending combined procedures to ensure they complement one another and fit safely within your recovery plan.
Consultations and follow-up visits take place through McGuiness Dermatology & Plastic Surgery. Dr. Sheen performs surgery at a separate facility equipped for advanced facial procedures.
If you decide to move forward with a lip lift in Plano, our team will provide your surgical location, arrival instructions, and detailed preoperative and postoperative guidance.
