Portsmouth, NH

Lip Lift

Introduction to Lip Lift Surgery

When the upper lift falls flat and appears depleted, a surgical lip lift can offer natural-looking augmentation without the use of fillers or implants. A lip lift transforms the smile, restoring a youthful and attractive pout with minimal downtime. Dr. Alexander Slocum, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Portsmouth, NH, delivers customized lip contouring results to patients from Dover, Boston, and the greater New England area that preserves your individuality while correcting age-related imperfections.

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What is a Lip Lift?

During a lip lift, a small wedge of skin is removed from under the nose, shortening the length of the philtrum (the central corridor running from the upper lip to the base of the nose.) This allows the upper lip to unfurl, thicken, and reveal more of its pinkness while also increasing tooth show. Patients often prefer A lip lift over lip fillers because it results in extremely natural-looking changes without introducing a foreign substance into the body.

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Lip Lift Surgery For Men

Male patients seek a lip lift because their smile is not proportionate to their other features, which tend to be larger and more prominent than those of their female counterparts. Men may also choose a lip lift to combat age-related changes, improve their overall facial expression, or achieve lips that compare to certain celebrities. Dr. Slocum has a finely honed eye for detail and an in-depth understanding of male anatomy. During a male lip lift, he navigates factors such as thicker skin and delicate hair follicles in order to deliver a customized and nuanced final result.

What Are the Benefits of a Lip Lift?

A lip lift comes with an array of exciting benefits, including the following:

  • Elevate the top lip to bring it closer to the nose
  • Reverses changes in the upper lip due to aging
  • Plumps and augments the smile
  • Eradicates the need for fillers or implants 
  • Exposes more of the pink portion of the upper lip
  • Increases tooth show
  • Reshapes the Cupid’s Bow
  • Boosts self-confidence

Who Are the Best Candidates For a Lip Lift?

With the aging process, the ligaments in the philtrum between the top lip and the nose begin to weaken, causing the area to elongate from 1-3 millimeters every decade after your 20s. This shift can make the mouth look smaller, the lips appear thinner, and the Cupid’s Bow look less defined. If you seek a more youthful-looking pout, a lip lift might be the ideal procedure for your goals, provided that you are a healthy non-smoker with realistic expectations. Dr. Slocum will meet with you in private at his Portsmouth, NH, office to discuss your options and see if a lip lift is suitable for your needs.

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What’s The
First Step?

As a first step, you will undergo a detailed consultation with Dr. Slocum, which includes a physical evaluation and a thorough review of your medical history. Once the doctor has determined you are a good candidate for a lip lift and your surgery has been scheduled, you will need to follow a few important guidelines to get ready. You will need to stop drinking alcohol and using blood-thinning medications prior to surgery. Even though a lip lift is a minor treatment compared to other facial surgeries, it is critical that you follow Dr. Slocum’s instructions carefully to avoid complications. Let the doctor know all vitamins, supplements, and pharmaceutical drugs you currently take so he can make the necessary adjustments.

What to Expect on the Day of Lip Lift Surgery

A lip lift is typically performed under IV sedation, ensuring you are perfectly relaxed throughout your procedure while minimizing the risks associated with general anesthesia. Treatment time is usually one hour. Dr. Slocum will make a small incision at the base of the nose, where scarring will later be unnoticeable. He will then lift the skin, shortening the length of the philtrum slightly to raise the upper lip for a fuller smile subtly. Once the changes are complete, the incision is closed with ultra-fine sutures.

Lip Lift Recovery

After lip lift surgery, patients usually need about one week to recover, with sutures being removed within 5-7 days. While you are healing, take care not to perform any exaggerated facial movements like yawning, yelling, or laughing heavily, as this can disturb the delicate upper lip and philtrum as they heal. There may be initial swelling at first that obscures your cosmetic results, but this will gradually abate, allowing you to enjoy a more attractive, youthful appearance and a more positive self-image.

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How Much Does a Lip Lift Cost in Portsmouth, New Hampshire?

The cost of a Lip Lift in Portsmouth, Dover, and the greater New England area can run from $4,000 to $5,000. Dr. Slocum understands the need to prepare financially for your procedure and will provide you with a personalized lip lift quote after examining you during your private consultation.

SPS Expertise

Why Choose Dr. Slocum?

A native of New Hampshire, Dr. Alexander Slocum, Jr, MD/PhD, FACS, is an esteemed board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon accredited by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), the American College of Surgeons (FACS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and the Aesthetic Society for American Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS). Before pursuing his general surgery internship at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, he attended medical school at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University in West Virginia. After moving to Wisconsin, Dr. Slocum completed an elite integrated plastic surgery residency, solidifying his formidable skill set. Today, Dr. Slocum provides Portsmouth and Dover-area patients with outstanding care and natural-looking aesthetic outcomes at his state-of-the-art practice, Seacoast Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics.

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If you are concerned by a thinning upper lip and wish to augment your smile without resorting to injectables or implants, contact us today in Portsmouth, NH, to learn more about the benefits of a surgical lip lift. Dr. Slocum and his team are excited to meet with you and provide the information you seek to move forward confidently and securely.

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