{"id":1960,"date":"2025-07-10T01:09:52","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T01:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawaiifacialplasticsurgery.com\/?page_id=1960"},"modified":"2026-10-17T14:46:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T14:46:55","slug":"lip-lifts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ecommerceseo.us\/hawaiifacialplasticsurgery\/lip-lifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Lip Lifts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9za6h-ad492f17273fca64cb088a0e333ea393\">\n.avia-section.av-9za6h-ad492f17273fca64cb088a0e333ea393{\nbackground-color:#2f2f2f;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/ecommerceseo.us\/hawaiifacialplasticsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lip-Lifts-in-Honolulu.webp?wsr);\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-9za6h-ad492f17273fca64cb088a0e333ea393 .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.5;\nbackground-color:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-9za6h-ad492f17273fca64cb088a0e333ea393 main_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-section-color-overlay-active container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch'><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay-wrap\"><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay\"><\/div><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1960'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2r2ha9-5e841f7085da1aa63bf1d7db9ff2804a av_one_half  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2qh07p-b99f616c0147ec105d6efa5f3a89efbe\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-2qh07p-b99f616c0147ec105d6efa5f3a89efbe .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:12px;\ncolor:#dddddd;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2qh07p-b99f616c0147ec105d6efa5f3a89efbe '  ><div class='avia_textblock space barlowcond av_inherit_color' ><p>Facial Plastic Surgery \u00b7 Dr. Susan Tan, MD ABFPRS<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2pwyat-e419b8c81a4eabd2004540a8d8055cc5\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2pwyat-e419b8c81a4eabd2004540a8d8055cc5{\nmargin:0 0 0 0;\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\nfont-size:80px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2pwyat-e419b8c81a4eabd2004540a8d8055cc5 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2pwyat-e419b8c81a4eabd2004540a8d8055cc5 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:80px;\npadding:0 0 0 0;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2pwyat-e419b8c81a4eabd2004540a8d8055cc5 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2pwyat-e419b8c81a4eabd2004540a8d8055cc5 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2pwyat-e419b8c81a4eabd2004540a8d8055cc5 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:42px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2pwyat-e419b8c81a4eabd2004540a8d8055cc5 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2pwyat-e419b8c81a4eabd2004540a8d8055cc5 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  coro av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >Lip Lifts in Honolulu<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1px8p-97faecf2724e924a90d059a811663288\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-1px8p-97faecf2724e924a90d059a811663288 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:16px;\ncolor:#dddddd;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-1px8p-97faecf2724e924a90d059a811663288 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1px8p-97faecf2724e924a90d059a811663288 '  ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color' ><p>A deep plane lip lift is an increasingly popular cosmetic surgical procedure that enhances the beauty and youthful appearance of your lips \u2014 addressing what fillers cannot. If you&#8217;ve tried lip filler injections and aren&#8217;t seeing the results you desire, you may be an excellent candidate for a surgical lip lift that addresses the underlying structure, not just the volume.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-mtlp1edb-0af9bbd30985618f551aaa2c6f1be056-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtlp1edb-0af9bbd30985618f551aaa2c6f1be056\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-mtlp1edb-0af9bbd30985618f551aaa2c6f1be056{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\nborder-color:#ffffff;\ncolor:#000000;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-mtlp1edb-0af9bbd30985618f551aaa2c6f1be056:hover{\ncolor:white;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-mtlp1edb-0af9bbd30985618f551aaa2c6f1be056 .avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:#000000;\nstroke:#000000;\n}\n#top 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data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2catmh-61f3929c4a30a9fbff7e5869e8a34a4b\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-2catmh-61f3929c4a30a9fbff7e5869e8a34a4b .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:10px;\ncolor:#8c8984;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2catmh-61f3929c4a30a9fbff7e5869e8a34a4b '  ><div class='avia_textblock space barlowcond av_inherit_color' ><p>A Specialist&#8217;s Perspective<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2biygl-b1afc98b89842fbb6c60eee44b81c78a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2biygl-b1afc98b89842fbb6c60eee44b81c78a{\nmargin:0 0 0 0;\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:35px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2biygl-b1afc98b89842fbb6c60eee44b81c78a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2biygl-b1afc98b89842fbb6c60eee44b81c78a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:35px;\npadding:10px 0 0 0;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2biygl-b1afc98b89842fbb6c60eee44b81c78a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2biygl-b1afc98b89842fbb6c60eee44b81c78a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2biygl-b1afc98b89842fbb6c60eee44b81c78a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2biygl-b1afc98b89842fbb6c60eee44b81c78a av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >Lip Lift Surgery \u2014 The Structural Solution That Filler Cannot Replace<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2132il-d2d1b6725a2ab5092f4328de586a0023\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-2132il-d2d1b6725a2ab5092f4328de586a0023 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#5a5a58;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2132il-d2d1b6725a2ab5092f4328de586a0023 '  ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color' ><p>As we age, the distance between the nose and the upper lip gradually lengthens \u2014 a subtle but meaningful change that can make the lips appear thinner, the face more aged, and the smile less expressive. This change is structural: it is caused by elongation of the soft tissue and skin between the nose and lip, not by volume loss alone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dermal fillers address volume \u2014 they cannot shorten the nose-to-lip distance.<\/strong>\u00a0A surgical lip lift addresses the structure directly: a precise incision placed just beneath the nose removes a small strip of skin, shortening the philtrum, elevating the upper lip, and revealing more of the &#8220;red lip&#8221; vermillion \u2014 the result that filler consistently tries and fails to replicate.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Tan is double board-certified and highly regarded as a lip lift surgeon in Honolulu. She offers two surgical approaches depending on your anatomy and goals, and brings the anatomical precision of a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon to what is often described as one of the most impactful procedures a patient can have relative to its recovery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtkmycpe-526023249e53430c731229b6a49cbd48\">\n.flex_column.av-mtkmycpe-526023249e53430c731229b6a49cbd48{\nwidth:48%;\nmargin-left:0;\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-mtkmycpe-526023249e53430c731229b6a49cbd48 .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:4%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mtkmycpe-526023249e53430c731229b6a49cbd48 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-animated-generic fade-in-up  '     ><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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The right approach depends on your lip anatomy and your primary concern.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-131ybb-248f0e9aa2b8e23fed1071fe7beb5a82 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_one_half  flex_column_div  '     ><\/div><div class='flex_column_table av-zfcxb-6b8ecbf0facdd1425e23d6af37c40e6d sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-zfcxb-6b8ecbf0facdd1425e23d6af37c40e6d\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-zfcxb-6b8ecbf0facdd1425e23d6af37c40e6d{\nmargin-top:20px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-zfcxb-6b8ecbf0facdd1425e23d6af37c40e6d{\nwidth:48.5%;\nmargin-left:0;\npadding:32px 32px 32px 32px;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-zfcxb-6b8ecbf0facdd1425e23d6af37c40e6d .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:3%;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n.flex_column.av-zfcxb-6b8ecbf0facdd1425e23d6af37c40e6d{\npadding:20px 20px 20px 20px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-zfcxb-6b8ecbf0facdd1425e23d6af37c40e6d av_one_half  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_half  three-box-top first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-animated-generic fade-in-up  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtlrgjrv-bc8ff31d47c4d5683e5fb33f6acecaf6\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mtlrgjrv-bc8ff31d47c4d5683e5fb33f6acecaf6{\nmargin:0 0 0 0;\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:22px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mtlrgjrv-bc8ff31d47c4d5683e5fb33f6acecaf6 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mtlrgjrv-bc8ff31d47c4d5683e5fb33f6acecaf6 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:22px;\npadding:0 0 0 0;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mtlrgjrv-bc8ff31d47c4d5683e5fb33f6acecaf6 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mtlrgjrv-bc8ff31d47c4d5683e5fb33f6acecaf6 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mtlrgjrv-bc8ff31d47c4d5683e5fb33f6acecaf6 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mtlrgjrv-bc8ff31d47c4d5683e5fb33f6acecaf6 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-23  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >Modified Upper Lip Lift (Subnasal Bullhorn)<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtlrhrix-07659d8de2184df5e0c45b0b6f47d8ed\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mtlrhrix-07659d8de2184df5e0c45b0b6f47d8ed .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#5a5a58;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mtlrhrix-07659d8de2184df5e0c45b0b6f47d8ed '  ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color' ><p>The most common approach \u2014 an incision is strategically placed just beneath the nose in the natural crease where the nose meets the lip. A carefully measured strip of skin is removed, shortening the philtrum and lifting the upper lip to reveal more vermillion. The scar heals within the natural shadow of the nose base and becomes nearly invisible with time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-s65dj-c5f8244bfe16d7015628e62f923e8611\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-s65dj-c5f8244bfe16d7015628e62f923e8611{\nmargin-top:20px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-s65dj-c5f8244bfe16d7015628e62f923e8611{\nwidth:48.5%;\nmargin-left:0;\npadding:32px 32px 32px 32px;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-s65dj-c5f8244bfe16d7015628e62f923e8611 .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:3%;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n.flex_column.av-s65dj-c5f8244bfe16d7015628e62f923e8611{\npadding:20px 20px 20px 20px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-s65dj-c5f8244bfe16d7015628e62f923e8611 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  three-box-top flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-animated-generic fade-in-up  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtlrifh1-0d0f7ab5f510cbad875576d84f16ee67\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mtlrifh1-0d0f7ab5f510cbad875576d84f16ee67{\nmargin:0 0 0 0;\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:22px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mtlrifh1-0d0f7ab5f510cbad875576d84f16ee67 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mtlrifh1-0d0f7ab5f510cbad875576d84f16ee67 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:22px;\npadding:0 0 0 0;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mtlrifh1-0d0f7ab5f510cbad875576d84f16ee67 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mtlrifh1-0d0f7ab5f510cbad875576d84f16ee67 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mtlrifh1-0d0f7ab5f510cbad875576d84f16ee67 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mtlrifh1-0d0f7ab5f510cbad875576d84f16ee67 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-26  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >Corner Lip Lift<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtlrip0f-8109d28fec6e8ac21d4257cfe61c7d96\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mtlrip0f-8109d28fec6e8ac21d4257cfe61c7d96 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#5a5a58;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mtlrip0f-8109d28fec6e8ac21d4257cfe61c7d96 '  ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color' ><p>Focuses on elevating the corners of the mouth \u2014 addressing downward-turning lips that create a sad or tired appearance. Small incisions placed at each corner of the mouth allow the corners to be lifted and secured in a more neutral or slightly elevated position. Often combined with the upper lip lift for comprehensive lip rejuvenation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div class='flex_column_table av-kqehj-27d2481b5447b9b7721e6153ce21d08f sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kqehj-27d2481b5447b9b7721e6153ce21d08f\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-kqehj-27d2481b5447b9b7721e6153ce21d08f{\nmargin-top:20px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-kqehj-27d2481b5447b9b7721e6153ce21d08f{\nwidth:48.5%;\nmargin-left:0;\npadding:32px 32px 32px 32px;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-kqehj-27d2481b5447b9b7721e6153ce21d08f .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:3%;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n.flex_column.av-kqehj-27d2481b5447b9b7721e6153ce21d08f{\npadding:20px 20px 20px 20px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-kqehj-27d2481b5447b9b7721e6153ce21d08f av_one_half  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  three-box-top first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-animated-generic fade-in-up  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtlrjfab-32b033dc357b81b420ce706b37712285\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mtlrjfab-32b033dc357b81b420ce706b37712285{\nmargin:0 0 0 0;\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:22px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mtlrjfab-32b033dc357b81b420ce706b37712285 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mtlrjfab-32b033dc357b81b420ce706b37712285 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:22px;\npadding:0 0 0 0;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mtlrjfab-32b033dc357b81b420ce706b37712285 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mtlrjfab-32b033dc357b81b420ce706b37712285 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mtlrjfab-32b033dc357b81b420ce706b37712285 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mtlrjfab-32b033dc357b81b420ce706b37712285 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-29  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >Lip Lift vs. Lip Filler \u2014 What Is the Difference?<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtlrjm53-b087887d5a3fb841577596e37c4bfd41\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mtlrjm53-b087887d5a3fb841577596e37c4bfd41 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#5a5a58;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mtlrjm53-b087887d5a3fb841577596e37c4bfd41 '  ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color' ><p>A lip lift surgically shortens the philtrum and elevates the upper lip structure \u2014 addressing proportion and shape permanently. Results last many years. A lip filler adds volume temporarily \u2014 it can plump the lips but cannot shorten the nose-to-lip distance. For patients with an elongated philtrum or downward-turning lip corners, filler alone will not produce the result they are seeking. Dr. Tan will tell you honestly at consultation which approach \u2014 or combination \u2014 addresses your specific concern.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-fb1b3-9115ffdb0351eeab5e4757e12ea42ba1\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-fb1b3-9115ffdb0351eeab5e4757e12ea42ba1{\nmargin-top:20px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-fb1b3-9115ffdb0351eeab5e4757e12ea42ba1{\nwidth:48.5%;\nmargin-left:0;\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-fb1b3-9115ffdb0351eeab5e4757e12ea42ba1 .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:3%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-fb1b3-9115ffdb0351eeab5e4757e12ea42ba1 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_4'  class='avia-section av-mtlnyf4a-e068dfae362fc28620ee96f8f6484085 main_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  faq-top-border avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1960'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-xb0g3-2cddb2cf894cdaef36edeadd813a239c av_two_third  avia-builder-el-33  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-animated-generic fade-in-up  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtlnymy9-09a6bbf3eb45555a9de90f21ccc6ceb3\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mtlnymy9-09a6bbf3eb45555a9de90f21ccc6ceb3 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:12px;\ncolor:#8c8984;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mtlnymy9-09a6bbf3eb45555a9de90f21ccc6ceb3 '  ><div class='avia_textblock space barlowcond av_inherit_color' ><p>The Procedure<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtlnyt0c-f85657d110f40b607a51124a01b8dee9\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mtlnyt0c-f85657d110f40b607a51124a01b8dee9{\nmargin:0 0 0 0;\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:35px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mtlnyt0c-f85657d110f40b607a51124a01b8dee9 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mtlnyt0c-f85657d110f40b607a51124a01b8dee9 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:35px;\npadding:10px 0 0 0;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mtlnyt0c-f85657d110f40b607a51124a01b8dee9 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mtlnyt0c-f85657d110f40b607a51124a01b8dee9 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mtlnyt0c-f85657d110f40b607a51124a01b8dee9 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mtlnyt0c-f85657d110f40b607a51124a01b8dee9 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >What to Expect \u2014 Lip Lift Surgery From Consultation to Recovery<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-6qdey-f2aaea4b46ad306ef4febe3c18677a42 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_one_fourth  flex_column_div  '     ><\/div><div class='flex_column_table 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.av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mtlq2vx4-d7d69b50e74522d1a0d072d672110407 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-38  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >Consultation<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7sbxr-01a9cf02dc9a5047afd897fb2d4ea810\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-7sbxr-01a9cf02dc9a5047afd897fb2d4ea810 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#5a5a58;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-7sbxr-01a9cf02dc9a5047afd897fb2d4ea810 '  ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color' ><p>Dr. Tan assesses your lips and facial proportions \u2014 measuring philtrum length, lip show, and facial symmetry \u2014 to determine the best approach and the amount of tissue to 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class='av-special-heading av-mtlrnrxa-561b951c3f17ed5c2c7654c134d00e6d av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-41  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >Anesthesia<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtlrnxg0-15ea73ece914d3389716eff9dd3523a1\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mtlrnxg0-15ea73ece914d3389716eff9dd3523a1 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#5a5a58;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mtlrnxg0-15ea73ece914d3389716eff9dd3523a1 '  ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color' ><p>Performed under local anesthesia. The entire procedure takes approximately one hour as an outpatient.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3lu1eg-78317e74aa6f64fbdb5079b38ade28c9\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-3lu1eg-78317e74aa6f64fbdb5079b38ade28c9{\nmargin-top:20px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-3lu1eg-78317e74aa6f64fbdb5079b38ade28c9{\nborder-width:1px;\nborder-color:#bfbfbf;\nborder-style:solid;\nborder-radius:0 0 0 0;\npadding:32px 32px 32px 32px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n.flex_column.av-3lu1eg-78317e74aa6f64fbdb5079b38ade28c9{\npadding:20px 20px 20px 20px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3lu1eg-78317e74aa6f64fbdb5079b38ade28c9 av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-43  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_one_fourth  three-box-top-black no_margin flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-animated-generic fade-in-up  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtlro3eb-9d0c3146f5afa47c00c777b76105d229\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mtlro3eb-9d0c3146f5afa47c00c777b76105d229{\nmargin:0 0 0 0;\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:22px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mtlro3eb-9d0c3146f5afa47c00c777b76105d229 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mtlro3eb-9d0c3146f5afa47c00c777b76105d229 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:22px;\npadding:0 0 0 0;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mtlro3eb-9d0c3146f5afa47c00c777b76105d229 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mtlro3eb-9d0c3146f5afa47c00c777b76105d229 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mtlro3eb-9d0c3146f5afa47c00c777b76105d229 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mtlro3eb-9d0c3146f5afa47c00c777b76105d229 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-44  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >Incision and Lifting<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtlro901-b5af9378242432bf91294ad17ad2ec80\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mtlro901-b5af9378242432bf91294ad17ad2ec80 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#5a5a58;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mtlro901-b5af9378242432bf91294ad17ad2ec80 '  ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color' ><p>A precise incision is made just beneath the nose. A small strip of skin is removed. Underlying tissues are repositioned to achieve the desired lip contour and elevation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1yues8-1cfaa7c2935bf0bc4abda5b45a75518e\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-1yues8-1cfaa7c2935bf0bc4abda5b45a75518e{\nmargin-top:20px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-1yues8-1cfaa7c2935bf0bc4abda5b45a75518e{\nborder-width:1px;\nborder-color:#bfbfbf;\nborder-style:solid;\nborder-radius:0 0 0 0;\npadding:32px 32px 32px 32px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n.flex_column.av-1yues8-1cfaa7c2935bf0bc4abda5b45a75518e{\npadding:20px 20px 20px 20px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1yues8-1cfaa7c2935bf0bc4abda5b45a75518e av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-46  el_after_av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-last  three-box-top-black no_margin flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-animated-generic fade-in-up  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtlrogv1-8633b5a241141863cb78c3c271c493e5\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mtlrogv1-8633b5a241141863cb78c3c271c493e5{\nmargin:0 0 0 0;\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:22px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mtlrogv1-8633b5a241141863cb78c3c271c493e5 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mtlrogv1-8633b5a241141863cb78c3c271c493e5 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:22px;\npadding:0 0 0 0;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mtlrogv1-8633b5a241141863cb78c3c271c493e5 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mtlrogv1-8633b5a241141863cb78c3c271c493e5 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mtlrogv1-8633b5a241141863cb78c3c271c493e5 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mtlrogv1-8633b5a241141863cb78c3c271c493e5 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-47  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >Closure and Healing<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtlrom94-6a0674cff862a3572a7efac60ce23a8b\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mtlrom94-6a0674cff862a3572a7efac60ce23a8b .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#5a5a58;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mtlrom94-6a0674cff862a3572a7efac60ce23a8b '  ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color' ><p>Sutures are typically removed after one week. The scar heals in the natural shadow of the nose \u2014 becoming progressively less visible over several months.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtko7pb3-b131fec4f91b2ad6c12bc04882321651\">\n.avia-section.av-mtko7pb3-b131fec4f91b2ad6c12bc04882321651{\nbackground-color:#f7f5f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_5'  class='avia-section av-mtko7pb3-b131fec4f91b2ad6c12bc04882321651 main_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-49  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  faq-top-border avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1960'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-4qi45-ff2f371753bf9d5d46c4cc9c035930be sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4qi45-ff2f371753bf9d5d46c4cc9c035930be\">\n.flex_column.av-4qi45-ff2f371753bf9d5d46c4cc9c035930be{\nwidth:48%;\nmargin-left:0;\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-4qi45-ff2f371753bf9d5d46c4cc9c035930be .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:4%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-4qi45-ff2f371753bf9d5d46c4cc9c035930be av_one_half  avia-builder-el-50  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-animated-generic fade-in-up  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3pm6l-45b738cc63ef0ac312b5c2f7ef516a61\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-3pm6l-45b738cc63ef0ac312b5c2f7ef516a61 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:12px;\ncolor:#8c8984;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-3pm6l-45b738cc63ef0ac312b5c2f7ef516a61 '  ><div class='avia_textblock space barlowcond av_inherit_color' ><p>Candidacy<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtko8mb2-bf9a0f7e699e61e0b70ed4c54ec120e3\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mtko8mb2-bf9a0f7e699e61e0b70ed4c54ec120e3{\nmargin:0 0 0 0;\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:35px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mtko8mb2-bf9a0f7e699e61e0b70ed4c54ec120e3 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mtko8mb2-bf9a0f7e699e61e0b70ed4c54ec120e3 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:35px;\npadding:10px 0 0 0;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mtko8mb2-bf9a0f7e699e61e0b70ed4c54ec120e3 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mtko8mb2-bf9a0f7e699e61e0b70ed4c54ec120e3 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mtko8mb2-bf9a0f7e699e61e0b70ed4c54ec120e3 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mtko8mb2-bf9a0f7e699e61e0b70ed4c54ec120e3 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-52  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >Am I a Good Candidate for a Lip Lift?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtko8xgk-c1f52d946514eadab26f0706756bf0e7\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mtko8xgk-c1f52d946514eadab26f0706756bf0e7 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#5a5a58;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mtko8xgk-c1f52d946514eadab26f0706756bf0e7 '  ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color' ><p>Patients consider lip lifts for two primary reasons. First, some patients are born with a naturally long philtrum, thin upper lip, or downward-turning corners \u2014 conditions that affect confidence and that filler has not adequately addressed. A lip lift corrects the structure directly.<\/p>\n<p>The second and most common reason is aging. Over the years, the philtrum elongates, reducing the visibility of the upper lip vermillion and changing the proportional relationship between the nose and the mouth. A lip lift restores this proportion surgically and permanently \u2014 something no amount of filler can achieve.<\/p>\n<p>Ideal candidates are in good health, non-smokers, and have goals that align with the procedure&#8217;s outcomes. 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Questions<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-j5t9-22edb64631424bdb0f21e5873462baa7\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-j5t9-22edb64631424bdb0f21e5873462baa7{\nmargin:0 0 0 0;\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:32px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-j5t9-22edb64631424bdb0f21e5873462baa7 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-j5t9-22edb64631424bdb0f21e5873462baa7 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:32px;\npadding:10px 0 0 0;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-j5t9-22edb64631424bdb0f21e5873462baa7 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-j5t9-22edb64631424bdb0f21e5873462baa7 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-j5t9-22edb64631424bdb0f21e5873462baa7 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Do Lip Lift Results Last?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How Long Do Lip Lift Results Last?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How Long Do Lip Lift Results Last?\">How Long Do Lip Lift Results Last?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color ' ><p>The results of a lip lift are permanent \u2014 allowing you to enjoy an improved lip appearance for many years. The structural changes made are long-lasting. The natural aging process will continue over time, and some patients choose to complement their lip lift with non-surgical treatments such as lip filler for volume enhancement as they age.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-3h1p1-8aff68e1b9fde3b5070ebab6c712e762' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What Is the Recovery Time for a Lip Lift?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What Is the Recovery Time for a Lip Lift?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What Is the Recovery Time for a Lip Lift?\">What Is the Recovery Time for a Lip Lift?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color ' ><p>Most patients schedule at least one week off work for recovery. Initial swelling and bruising are normal and typically subside within two weeks. Final results become more evident over several months as minor residual swelling resolves and the scar continues to mature and fade.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2i4tt-0297600a9c9c52efe460564c65a2c078' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Can I Combine a Lip Lift with Other Procedures?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can I Combine a Lip Lift with Other Procedures?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can I Combine a Lip Lift with Other Procedures?\">Can I Combine a Lip Lift with Other Procedures?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color ' ><p>Yes \u2014 many patients combine a lip lift with other cosmetic procedures such as rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, or a facelift for more comprehensive facial rejuvenation. The lip lift is also frequently combined with lip filler to address both the structural proportion concern (lift) and volume concern (filler) simultaneously.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2aynd-aaaeae73b29ad574d58a4c489e49368f' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Will I Notice a Scar After the Procedure?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Will I Notice a Scar After the Procedure?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Will I Notice a Scar After the Procedure?\">Will I Notice a Scar After the Procedure?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color ' ><p>The incision is made just beneath the nose in the natural crease where the nose meets the lip \u2014 the natural shadow of this area conceals the scar effectively. With proper scar care and sun protection, the scar becomes progressively less visible over 3\u20136 months and is typically very well-tolerated by patients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-3wl1-479497df69a354c1bd395804e768ca68' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How Do I Know If I Am a Good Candidate for a Lip Lift?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How Do I Know If I Am a Good Candidate for a Lip Lift?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How Do I Know If I Am a Good Candidate for a Lip Lift?\">How Do I Know If I Am a Good Candidate for a Lip Lift?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color ' ><p>Ideal candidates are those who desire improved lip fullness, proportion, or elevation \u2014 and who are in good health with realistic expectations. Patients who have noticed their upper lip has become less visible over time, whose philtrum (the area between nose and lip) has elongated, or whose lip corners turn downward are typically excellent candidates. 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el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >Ready to find out more about lip lift services in Honolulu?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtlkydll-ce48e2fcd032528e70d86e7a7a2836b0\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mtlkydll-ce48e2fcd032528e70d86e7a7a2836b0 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#5a5a58;\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mtlkydll-ce48e2fcd032528e70d86e7a7a2836b0 '  ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color' ><p>Dr. Tan will assess your lip anatomy and proportion \u2014 and tell you honestly whether a lip lift, filler, or a combination is the right solution for your specific concern.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-buttonrow-wrap av-mtlmjnmt-fa74798f6c49ac82321e29c78bd25b07 avia-buttonrow-center  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