Dr. Akshay Sanan consulting a patient for a deep plane lip lift in Boston.
07 Jun 2024 | by Dr. Akshay Sanan
Over the last decade, plump lips have become “en vogue”. Social media has played a huge part in driving their continued popularity to the point where a lip augmentation with fillers is almost standard care, particularly among 20 somethings. But there are downsides to this procedure. As with any trend, it can get out of hand. We’ve all seen photos of overblown lips that just look wrong. Also, any filler procedure requires on-going upkeep. As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, I am keenly aware of the important role that your lips can play in creating a more youthful appearance. And I am a firm believer that the job of any aesthetic procedure is to create harmony. For this reason, I will often recommend a deep plane lip lift as opposed to fillers. In this procedure, we remove excess skin via a discrete incision under your nose in order to shorten the distance between your nose and upper lip, permanently improving lip volume and shape. Here are 3 additional benefits of a deep plane lip lift.
Deep Plane Lip Lift Delivers Natural Looking Results
If you’ve done any research online into a lip lift then you know that there are quite a few different techniques. At the Boston Center for Plastic Surgery, we offer our patients the most cutting-edge option — the deep plane lip lift. What makes this procedure unique is that it focuses on the deeper tissues of your face, specifically the SMAS layer that supports your skin and muscles. The advantage of deep plane work is that I can create a very natural, elegant lip shape without any strange pulling on the skin. Depending on your anatomy and needs, a deep plane lip lift can:
- Increase upper lip volume
- Improve lip shape
- Lift the outer corners of the mouth
- Restore symmetry
- Reduce the appearance of lines around the mouth
- Allow more tooth show
And since the mouth is one of the facial features that really conveys your personality, improving its appearance in a totally natural-looking manner is critical.
Deep Plane Lip Lift Delivers Serious Rejuvenation with Fast Recovery
Recovery time is often a stumbling block for patients when it comes to considering a surgical approach as opposed to a non-surgical one. While other deep plane techniques such as a deep plane facelift or a deep plane neck lift do require more of an investment in terms of recovery, most of my deep plane lip lift patients are back to work within a week with the majority of the swelling gone by three weeks. This is a small price to pay for serious facial rejuvenation.
Long-Lasting Results with Deep Plane Lip Lift in Boston Another big benefit of the deep plane lip lift is that the results are long-lasting. Depending on your lifestyle choices such as:
- Sun exposure
- Skincare routine
- Diet
- Hydration
The rejuvenating effects of your deep plane lip lift can last years as opposed to months. So, if the look of your mouth is making you feel older than you’d like, schedule an appointment to come in and discuss how a deep plane lip lift can help.
To find out more about a deep plane lip lift, or any other surgical or non-surgical procedure with Dr. Akshay Sanan at the Boston Center for Plastic Surgery, contact us today or call (617) 402-2768 to schedule a consultation.
