If you are considering ways to enhance your lips, you may wonder whether you should choose a surgical lip lift or nonsurgical lip fillers. It’s an excellent question, and one that Denver and Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon Dr. Keith Ladner is uniquely qualified to answer. With advanced fellowship training and years of experience performing both surgical and nonsurgical treatments, Dr. Ladner helps each patient choose the approach that fits their facial anatomy and aesthetic goals.
What a Lip Lift Can Achieve
A lip lift is a surgical procedure that shortens the distance between your nose and your upper lip, creating a more youthful shape and natural lip enhancement. It also helps display more of your teeth. By contrast, lip fillers use injectable products to temporarily add volume to your lips. While both treatments can improve the appearance of your lips, they accomplish this in very different ways.
How Fillers Work
Fillers provide added volume, usually by injecting hyaluronic acid-based products into your lips or surrounding areas. The results typically last 6 to 12 months and need maintenance appointments to preserve the look. Because fillers add volume, they are best if your primary concern is thin or deflated lips. However, if your upper lips have elongated with age, or you seek a more vertical height to the pink part of your lip, fillers alone may not achieve the desired result. Overuse of filler can also lead to an unnatural look.
Benefits of a Surgical Lip Lift
A lip lift offers a permanent, structural improvement by reshaping the upper lip itself. It’s ideal if you want to shorten a long upper lip, create a more defined lip border, or improve balance between your lips and lower face. Because the procedure enhances your natural lip anatomy, your results can look more refined and last longer than what is possible with fillers alone.
Personalized Recommendations for Lip Enhancement
If you live near Denver, Greenwood Village, or Beverly Hills, you are invited to meet with Dr. Ladner when trying to decide between these two popular cosmetic treatments. During a personal consultation, Dr. Ladner evaluates your facial structure and goals and then recommends a tailored approach — in some cases, combining both treatments for optimal results.
To learn more about surgical and nonsurgical lip enhancement with double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Keith Ladner, schedule a consultation at our Denver (303-253-7686) or Beverly Hills (213-457-7740) office to request an appointment today.