• Male lip lift – 2 mm of skin removal

    Before and after photo of an actual Lip Lift patient.
    genderMale
    age40s
    ethnicityCaucasian

    This 42-year old male had 1.5 cm (15 mm) pre-op distance from the vermillion border (top lip) to the base of his nose. Dr. Rodriguez placed the surgical marking to remove only 2 mm-4 mm of skin (at the base of the nose) to achieve the best shape for the lips. With even just this small amount of skin removed, the distance between his nose and upper lip was noticeably shortened to bring balance to his lower face.

  • Lip Lift for a More Defined Upper Lip

    Before and after photo of an actual Lip Lift patient.
    genderFemale
    age30s
    ethnicityCaucasian

    This 32-year-old European woman wanted a more defined upper lip and greater harmony in her facial features. She also hoped to show more of her teeth when smiling.

    Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez performed a lip lift by removing a small strip of skin at the base of the nose. No muscle was disturbed, allowing for a natural-looking result and smoother recovery. Her final post-operative philtrum length measured 1.1 cm (11 mm), contributing to a fuller, more defined lip contour and more balanced proportions.

    The procedure was done under local anesthesia, comparable to a dental visit, and took about 90 minutes. It was performed at Dr. Rodriguez’s AAAASF-accredited surgical center in Baltimore.