Aesthetic services

Lip Lift

Surgical Rejuvenation procedure

About Lip Lift Surgery

Reveal Your Radiant Smile

With aging, the upper lip can become elongated. While fillers can add volume and neurotoxins can create a temporary lip flip, these nonsurgical treatments do not address the elongated cutaneous upper lip (the skin-colored area between the nose and the red lip). A lip lift is a surgical procedure that uses an incision hidden in the base of the nose to remove excess skin, shortening the upper lip and enhancing its natural shape.

Why Consider a lip lift?

For certain patients, nonsurgical treatments including fillers and neurotoxins cannot adequately rejuvenate the upper lip. This surgical solution can have a big impact on overall facial harmony in the right patient.

The Benefits:

  1. Youthful Appearance: Creates a more youthful look of the lips, both when the face is at rest and smiling.

  2. Enhanced Features: Highlights other beautiful features including your teeth, lips, and smile.

  3. Permanent Solution: Offers a long-lasting enhancement compared to fillers and neurotoxin treatments.

What to Expect

  1. Consultation: We will discuss your goals and anatomy to determine if this is the best treatment for you.

  2. Procedure: The surgery is performed via an incision that follows the inferior border of the nose, excising skin to shorten the upper lip. The incision hides very well underneath the nose.

  3. Recovery: Recovery is minimal with mild swelling and bruising under the nose for 1 to 2 weeks. Sutures are removed one week post-surgery. It takes a full year for the scar to mature and fade.

Why Choose Dr. Meredith Kugar?

While this procedure has somewhat increased in popularity on social media, not all patients are good candidates for this surgery. I will only offer this surgery to patients for whom this is the best aesthetic treatment. My commitment is to ensure that every procedure enhances your natural beauty and aligns with your unique facial structure and aesthetic goals. At Meridian Plastic Surgery, we utilize the best techniques and technology to provide you with the highest quality care.

  • Dr. Kugar is truly exceptional. Not only is she a talented surgeon, she is also a caring, thoughtful, and empathetic human.

    Katy R, Patient

  • She has the best bedside manner of any physician I have ever met and I have been in the medical field for over 26 years and have worked with a lot of surgeons.

    Susan L., Patient

  • Dr. Kugar isn't just a skilled surgeon, she's an amazing one! Her patience and willingness to explain everything put me at ease throughout the entire process. I never felt pressured, just incredibly well-informed. Her care and expertise truly went above and beyond. I can't recommend her enough!

    Tom T., Patient

  • I could not be happier with the result. This is why we trust the experts to do these kinds of things, and know how to make it look good!

    Krista D., Patient

  • Her attention to detail and genuine concern for my recovery have made all the difference.

    Jordan R., Patient

  • Dr. Kugar is a class act; she is truly a one of a kind gem combining professionalism, compassion, and empathy. She is charismatic and makes you feel so welcome and comfortable as if you’re sharing your insecurities with your bestie and not being judged for it.

    Lakyn B., Patient

  • Dr. Kugar helped me get my skincare back on track with her knowledge and expertise! Kindness, straightforward instruction and dedication to great results got me where I want to be and I would take her advice any day!

    Jamie, Patient

  • My experience with Dr. Kugar, MD has been one of the best patient-doctor interactions I’ve ever had.

    Hailee, Patient

Lip Lift FAQs

  • Recovery is minimal. You will have mild swelling and bruising underneath your nose for 1-2 weeks after surgery. Sutures will be removed one week after surgery. Avoid strenuous physical activity for two weeks after surgery.

  • The incision follows the inferior border of the nose where it is well-hidden. Skin is excised through this incision, shortening the upper cutaneous lip. It takes a full year for the scar to mature and fade.

  • Patients with a history of poor scarring (keloids, hypertrophic scarring) or those who may benefit more from volume in the red lip rather than shortening of the cutaneous upper lip are not good candidates for this surgery.

Begin your transformation, today.