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Lip Lift Nj

Lip Lift Plastic Surgery
At Our Center’s Paramus, NJ Location

A lip lift procedure restores fullness to your lips while reducing the appearance of fine lines around your mouth. During your consultation, Dr. Robert Zubowski, a board-certified New Jersey plastic surgeon and Medical Director of the Robert Zubowski MD Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Bergen County, can help you select the surgical or non-surgical lip enhancement procedure that is right for you. Your lip lift will be based on the degree of change you desire, your medical history, and preferences.

Plumper, fuller lips can be achieved in several ways: lip injections like Restylane® and Juvéderm® lip fillers, or through silicone lip injections, fat lip transfer, lip implants or a lip lift.

Lip Injections

Lip injections are ideal if you’re not quite set on a permanent procedure, but want to see results for upwards of 12 months. The poutiness that lip fillers impart is significant. These injectibles are a perfect lip plumping technique to gain fuller lips temporarily, usually under a year.

Lip Fat Transfer

In lip fat transfer we take fat from another area of your body, such as the hips, thighs or abdomen, and inject it strategically into your lips. Lip fat transfer treatment can last approximately four or five years, is ideal if you are wary of synthetic lip injections, or suffer from reactions to Botox™ or other fillers.

Lip Lift Surgery

Lip lift surgery is a lip enhancement surgical procedure that permanently modifies the cosmetic appearance of the lips by reshaping them to increase the prominence of the vermilion border and to enhance the facial area above the lips into a more aesthetically pleasing shape.

Treatment time for lip lift can range from a half hour to over an hour. Dr. Robert Zubowski will administer a local anesthetic to ensure your comfort during any lip lift procedure, and you can typically resume normal activities right away. However, you may need a bit more time to recover after a lip procedure involving lip implants.

About Dr. Zubowski

Dr. Zubowski is widely recognized as a top NJ plastic surgeon located in Paramus, New Jersey. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has over two decades of surgical experience in cosmetic surgery. We are proud to be offering lip lift surgery in the Paramus Bergen, County, NJ area, and would be happy to consult with you if you are considering cosmetic plastic surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lip Lift Nj

A lip lift is a surgical procedure that shortens the distance between the nose and the upper lip, enhancing the appearance of the lips by increasing the amount of visible pink tissue. Unlike lip fillers, which add volume through injections and offer temporary results, a lip lift provides a permanent solution by altering the lip’s structure.

Ideal candidates for a lip lift are individuals who have a long upper lip, minimal upper tooth show when smiling, or desire a more youthful lip appearance. It’s essential to be in good overall health and have realistic expectations about the outcomes of the surgery.

A lip lift is a cosmetic surgery that shortens the distance between the nose and the upper lip to enhance lip definition and create a more youthful appearance. There are several popular lip lift techniques, each offering unique benefits:

Bullhorn (Subnasal) Lip Lift: The most common approach. An incision under the nose lifts the central upper lip, increasing tooth show and pink lip exposure.

Corner Lip Lift: Lifts drooping mouth corners to correct a sad or tired look.

Gullwing Lip Lift: Improves lip border definition by lifting along the vermilion edge (may leave a visible scar).

Central Lip Lift: Targets the middle of the upper lip for a focused lift with natural-looking results.

The lip lift surgery typically takes about 30 to 60 minutes and is performed under local anesthesia. Recovery involves mild swelling and bruising, with most patients resuming normal activities within five to seven days. Complete healing and final results are usually evident within a few weeks.

As with any surgical procedure, risks include infection, scarring, asymmetry, and dissatisfaction with the aesthetic outcome. Choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in lip lift procedures can significantly minimize these risks.

While any surgical incision can result in scarring, Dr. Zubowski places incisions strategically, such as under the nose’s natural creases, to make scars less noticeable. Over time, with proper care, these scars typically fade significantly.

The cost of a lip lift varies based on the specific technique used. In your consultation with Dr. Zubowski, you will obtain a detailed quote and understand what’s included in the pricing.

Yes, a lip lift can be combined with other cosmetic procedures such as rhinoplasty, facelifts, or dermal fillers to achieve comprehensive facial rejuvenation. Combining procedures can also be cost-effective and reduce overall recovery time.

A lip lift offers permanent results. Unlike temporary treatments like fillers, the structural changes made during a lip lift provide lasting enhancement to the lip’s appearance.

Before your consultation, identify your aesthetic goals and gather any questions you have about the procedure. Be prepared to discuss your medical history, current medications, and any previous cosmetic procedures. Bringing reference photos can also help communicate your desired outcome to Dr. Zubowski.