When it comes to achieving fuller, more youthful lips, patients have more options than ever before. At DeVictor Facial Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale, AZ, Dr. Sam DeVictor offers a range of advanced techniques to help you achieve your ideal lip shape — two of the most popular being lip lifts and lip fillers. But which one is right for you? Let’s explore both options in detail.
Understanding Lip Fillers
Lip fillers are a non-surgical cosmetic treatment designed to enhance lip volume and shape using injectable hyaluronic acid-based products.
How Lip Fillers Work
During a filler treatment, Dr. DeVictor carefully injects filler into precise areas of the lips to add volume, smooth lines, and improve definition. Treatments are typically quick, minimally invasive, and require little to no downtime.
Benefits of Lip Fillers
- Immediate results: You’ll see fuller lips right after your appointment.
- Customizable volume: You have control over how subtle or dramatic the change is.
- Reversible: If you’re not satisfied, hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved.
- Minimal downtime: Most patients resume normal activities the same day.
Considerations
While fillers are an excellent option for many patients, they are temporary and typically last between 6 to 12 months. Some patients also find that repeated treatments are necessary to maintain the look.
Understanding Lip Lifts
A lip lift is a surgical procedure that shortens the space between the nose and the upper lip (called the philtrum) to create a naturally fuller and more lifted appearance.
The Techniques Used for Lip Lift
Lip lifts can be tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy and goals using different surgical approaches. At DeVictor Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. DeVictor offers a range of advanced techniques to ensure natural-looking, beautiful results.
Subnasal Bullhorn Lip Lift
During a subnasal bullhorn lip lift (also known as a bullhorn lip lift), a small strip of skin is removed from just below the nose in a bullhorn shape. This technique shortens the distance between the nose and the upper lip, creating a fuller, more youthful lip appearance and often revealing more of the teeth when smiling.
Direct Lip Lift
In a direct lip lift, a carefully placed incision is made along the border of the upper lip, allowing for precise removal of a strip of skin. This technique pulls the upper lip upward, exposing more of the fleshy pink part of the lips. The direct lip lift is known for its effectiveness in enhancing lip aesthetics and making the upper lip look more voluminous.
Corner Lip Lift
Also known as a smile lift or grin lift, a corner lip lift involves creating small incisions at the corners of the mouth. By adjusting tissue at these points, the procedure upturns the lip corners, correcting a downward or neutral mouth position. This technique is ideal for patients looking to create a more cheerful, youthful lip contour and enhance their smile.
Lip Lift vs. Filler: How to Choose
Your Goals
If you want a temporary, adjustable solution: Fillers are a great choice, offering flexibility and immediate volume.
If you’re seeking a permanent improvement to lip shape and length: A lip lift may be the better option.
Your Anatomy
Some patients have a naturally longer philtrum or thin upper lips that don’t respond optimally to fillers alone. In such cases, a lip lift can provide superior aesthetic balance.
Maintenance and Lifestyle
Fillers require ongoing treatments to maintain the look, while a lip lift offers a more permanent solution with one surgical appointment.
Why Choose Devictor Facial Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale, AZ
Dr. Sam DeVictor specializes in both surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation techniques, including advanced lip procedures. With a deep understanding of facial harmony and aesthetics, he tailors each treatment to your unique goals and anatomy to achieve beautiful, natural-looking results. Dr. DeVictor and his team provide an exceptional, personalized experience in the heart of Scottsdale.
