Best Lip Lift in DC: Your Comprehensive Guide

Lip augmentation comes in many different forms, some surgical and some not.

A lip lift is the most recent technique to trend for fuller, juicier lips, but can the best lip lift in DC compare to lip fillers? Keep reading to find out!

What Is a Lip Lift in the First Place?

A lip lift is a surgical lip augmentation procedure that involves removing a small strip of skin under your nose to shorten the area between the base of your nose and your top lip, the philtrum, to expose more of your vermilion border.

This makes your lips appear fuller, healthier, and younger. It also helps to add more definition to your Cupid’s bow, overall rejuvenating your lips. It is an incredibly customizable outpatient surgery that is performed under local anesthesia.

There are several different techniques and types of lip lifts available, so discuss with your surgeon which one is right for you.

Why Should I Choose a Lip Lift Instead of Fillers?

While dermal fillers are excellent and there’s nothing wrong if you want to use them for your lip augmentation, not everyone enjoys them because the results are short term, or they may not even be a candidate for them.

The biggest benefit of a lip lift is that it doesn’t require ongoing maintenance, ultimately saving you money in the long run if recurring filler fees are an issue for you. It’s also a relatively simple treatment that doesn’t require lengthy downtime.

Will My Results Look Natural?

Another benefit that lifts offer that injections don’t is that results look more natural. Of course, lip fillers can look completely natural and flattering as well, however if you don’t want to take that chance then opt for a lip lift instead.

Lip lifts lift tissues, as the name suggests, instead of adding unnatural volume. This prevents the “duck lips” look that can sometimes occur with soft tissue filler injections.

Who Is a Good Candidate for a Lip Lift?

Ideal candidates for a lip lift are healthy adults who are non-smokers or at least willing to quit prior to their surgery and for a couple months after it. You should also have enough space between your nose and upper lip, which can be examined and determined by your board-certified plastic surgeon.

A lip lift is a great option for mature patients who have experienced thinning of the lips due to the natural aging process, or younger patients who don’t get the results they want from lip filler or a Botox lip flip. No matter the case, a consultation is best if you want to find out if the best lip lift in DC is appropriate for you.

How Long Do Lip Lift Results Actually Last?

This particular type of lip augmentation is basically permanent. Results should last a minimum of ten years. That being said, it doesn’t halt the aging process entirely, so you may experience sagging or further thinning of your top lip.

Even with this, you’ll be able to enjoy your lip lift indefinitely. If you notice your results diminish over time, it’s easy to supplement and rejuvenate them with autologous fat transfers, lip fillers, or lip implants if your surgeon offers them.

Visit Cultura Dermatology and Laser Center to Learn More About the Best Lip Lift in DC!

Fuller lips that still look natural and attractive? Yes, please! Lucky for you, Cultura Dermatology and Laser Center offers this customizable and permanent lip augmentation procedure!

What are you waiting for? Contact us at 202-410-4331 to schedule your visit and find out if a lip lift is right for you!

Dr. Eliot Battle

CEO & Founder at Cultura Dermatology & Plastic Surgery

Dr. Eliot Battle, CEO of Cultura Dermatology, is a global leader in cosmetic dermatology and laser innovation. His Harvard research pioneered “color-blind” lasers, making treatments safe for all skin tones. A sought-after expert featured in TIME, Oprah, and The New York Times, he continues to advance inclusive, cutting-edge dermatological care.