When fillers don’t work: a subnasal lip lift for natural, impactful results

Are you feeling unsatisfied with the results of your lip filler? Are your lips still thin even after multiple injections? If so, you may be interested in exploring a surgical option called a subnasal lip lift.

As we age, our lips can become thinner and develop fine lines, losing their plump and youthful appearance. This is due to a variety of factors, including bone loss, environmental factors like UV exposure and smoking, genetics, and gravity. While filler can help add volume to the lips, it may not be the best option for everyone.

For those with a longer distance between the nose and the lip, fillers can actually weigh down the lip, causing it to droop further and elongating that distance. This is where a subnasal lip lift comes in.

The procedure involves excising a strip of skin underneath the nose to create a shorter lip, while also rolling out the red lip to provide more tooth show and rejuvenate the upper lip. This can be done in-office under local anesthesia while the patient is awake, or under sedation depending on their preference. The procedure typically takes less than an hour to complete.