Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Lip Lift
A lip lift is a surgical procedure that shortens the distance between the nose and the upper lip (philtrum) to create a fuller, more youthful mouth. This technique enhances the vermilion border of the upper lip and rebalances the proportions of the lower face. At Nobel Clinic Istanbul, we perform this procedure with a scar concealed within the crease of the nostril.
Request an evaluationDuration
45 minutes to 1 hour
Anesthesia
Local anesthesia
Hospitalization
Outpatient (same-day discharge)
Safety
Certified protocols
Price
1 600 €
1 900 €
Current offer- Duration of stay
- 1 day
Included
- consultation avec notre chirurgien
- analyses préopératoires sanguine
- anesthésie générale
- transferts internes dans Istanbul
- traductrice spécialiste médicale
- 1 corset/gaine/coussin selon intervention
- compression stockings
- post-operative follow-up
Not included
- flights
- medication
- lymphatic drainage massages
Indicative price, subject to a personalized medical assessment.
Request a quoteWhy choose our clinic for this procedure?
- Hidden scar within the nostril crease
- Precise, nerve-preserving technique
- Natural and harmonious result
- Long-lasting alternative to injections
- Post-operative follow-up to optimize healing
Goals and Benefits
- Philtrum (nose-lip space) shortening
- Visible enlargement of the upper lip vermilion border
- Increased tooth exposure when smiling
- Perioral rejuvenation
- Improved lip proportions
Indications
- Philtrum too long (> 15 mm)
- Thin upper lip or lip that disappears with age
- Drooping upper lip that hides the teeth when smiling
- Patients seeking an alternative or complement to injections
- Aging of the perioral area
Safety & Protocols
- Hidden scar within the nostril crease
- Precise, nerve-preserving technique
- Natural and harmonious result
- Long-lasting alternative to injections
- Post-operative follow-up to optimize healing
Preoperative Preparation
- Consultation with facial proportions analysis
- Standard pre-operative assessment
- Smoking cessation required 4 weeks prior
- Discontinuation of anticoagulants
- Lip care (hydration) before the procedure
How the Procedure Is Performed
The procedure lasts approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour under local anesthesia. The surgeon makes a bullhorn-shaped incision at the base of the nose, in the nostril crease. A strip of skin is removed, shortening the philtrum and lifting the upper lip. The vermilion border becomes more visible, and the lip appears fuller. The incision is closed with very fine sutures.
Postoperative Follow-up and Recovery
- Lip swelling for 7 to 10 days
- Pink scar for the first few months, fading to become almost invisible as it is hidden in the crease of the nostril
- Stitches removed after 5-7 days
- Resumption of activities after 5 days
- Final result at 3 months
Expected Results
A lip lift offers a definitive and natural result. The upper lip is more visible and fuller, and the teeth appear more prominent when smiling. The face looks rejuvenated. Unlike injections, the result is permanent.
Medical Evaluation
Receive a personalized analysis of your case by our surgical team.
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