Lip Lift in La Jolla, CA | Malone Facial Plastic Surgery

Understanding Lip Lift Procedures

A lip lift is a surgical procedure designed to refresh the area around the mouth by correcting and reshaping the cosmetic appearance of the lips. As individuals age, the upper lip loses tone and begins to sag, covering the upper teeth and creating a longer facial appearance.

Surgical Technique

The procedure involves removing excessive upper lip skin beneath the nose using a bullhorn-shaped strip of skin. This technique shortens the distance between the top of the lips and the bottom of the nose, enhancing overall lip aesthetics.

Lip Lift Benefits

• Eliminate wrinkles around the lips
• Create a more symmetric facial appearance
• Lift sagging lip corners
• Restore youthful lip volume

Customized Lip Enhancement in La Jolla

Dr. Malone's approach focuses on personalized treatments tailored to each patient's unique facial anatomy and aesthetic preferences. The goal is to provide natural, harmonious lip rejuvenation that complements individual facial features.

Procedure Categories

Lip lift procedures can include various surgical categories:

• Direct Lip Lift (DLL)
• Indirect Lip Lift (ILL)
• Corner of the Mouth Lift (CML)
• V-Y Lip Advancement (VYLA)

Non-Surgical Alternatives

For patients seeking less invasive options, Dr. Malone offers injectable and collagen induction treatments to enhance lip appearance without surgical intervention.

Recovery and Expectations

Patients can expect minor pain and temporary tightness following the procedure. Bruising and swelling are common in the first 72 hours, which can be managed with cold compresses. Sutures are typically removed approximately five days after surgery.

Expert Lip Lift Precision

Dr. Malone utilizes innovative minimal access incisions that create discreet, virtually unnoticeable scar lines, ensuring a natural and refined result.

For more information about Lip Lift in La Jolla, CA, submit an enquiry to Malone Facial Plastic Surgery.