23 Aug 2024 | by Dr. Akshay Sanan
The lips can play a critical role in facial rejuvenation. In the last decade, very full lips have been in style, but not every face can carry off Kardashian-like lips. As a dual board-certified facial plastic surgeon, I take a synergistic approach with every patient. I focus on how all of your facial features interact to develop the appropriate treatment plan to restore your unique facial harmony. It really comes down to creating proper proportion. My goal is to deliver the kind of natural-looking, elegant result where people just tell you how great you look. One of the many benefits of a deep-plane lip lift is that it can produce significant rejuvenation to your entire face without making you look “done.” Here are some of the other advantages of this cutting-edge procedure.
Benefits of a Deep-Plane Lip Lift in Boston
A deep-plane lip lift is a surgical procedure in which I remove a precise amount of skin from underneath your nose and then lift the underlying structural layers to restore a more youthful-looking countenance. The many benefits of a deep-plane lip lift include:
- More natural volume
- Improved lip shape
- Create more tooth show
- Reduce appearance of lip lines
- Natural, elegant result
- Minimal recovery
- Long-lasting
The latter is a significant advantage of a surgical lip lift. Since I am addressing the deeper tissues as well as the surface skin, the end result of a deep-plane lip lift can last for years, as opposed to a lip augmentation with fillers procedure, which requires ongoing maintenance. This is also something to keep in mind when assessing the cost of this procedure.
Downtime of a Deep-Plane Lip Lift
One of the stumbling blocks for many patients when it comes to deciding between a surgical or non-surgical approach is that any surgical procedure is going to require more downtime for recovery. However, most of my patients find the downtime of a deep-plane lip lift to be minimal and well worth the results. The procedure itself is performed under local anesthesia or sedation in the office. You can go home immediately afterward and most likely return to work within a week. This timeline will depend on how your body heals, as everyone is different. During your initial consultation, I will spend considerable time discussing any previous procedures you may have had, including injectables, as well as how you recovered, to get an idea of your body’s unique baseline for healing. Generally, you can expect all of the swelling to subside within 3 weeks, and, as already mentioned, the rejuvenating results can last for many years.
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.
