This 68-year-old woman wanted to refresh her facial appearance without looking overdone. She was especially bothered by the lengthening of the area between her nose and upper lip (known as the philtrum) which can contribute to a tired or aged look over time.
Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez performed a lip lift using a conservative skin excision just beneath the base of the nose. No muscle was disturbed. Her pre-op philtrum measured 1.9 cm; post-operatively, it was reduced to 1.2 cm, a meaningful improvement that brought renewed balance to her midface. In the after photos, you’ll notice the difference is subtle but powerful. At rest, her upper lip appears more defined and the overall expression less downturned. When smiling, more of her teeth show naturally, and her lips look softly supported without the stiffness that fillers or muscle-altering procedures can sometimes cause in older patients.
| gender | Female |
|---|---|
| age | 60+ |
| ethnicity | Caucasian |
| recovery time | 2-7 days |
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