Lip Lift
- Procedure Time: 1 hour
- Recovery Time: 2-3 weeks
- Surgery Type: Outpatient

What is a Lip Lift?


How is it Performed?
Who is a Good Candidate?
Recovery
The recovery largely depends on how much skin is required to be removed. The average patient will recover in approximately 2 to 3 weeks, with continued improvement to the result in 2-3 months. The lips themselves tend to swell with the procedure, however, most of the swelling will resolve by 3 weeks. If a more aggressive lift is desired, the swelling can take longer to resolve completely. Many patients feel uncomfortable the first few days following surgery; however, severe pain is uncommon.The sutures are removed between day 5-7. By 3 weeks, most patients feel comfortable returning to social engagements.As with any incision, a scar will form and then break down gradually over the course of a year. At 3 weeks, makeup can be used over the scar to conceal it as it continues to heal and fade.
Lip Lift Before & After Photos
Schedule a Lip Lift Consultation
Reach out today to schedule a Lip Lift consultation in Los Gatos, Palo Alto, or San Mateo with Dr. Dominick Gadaleta. As a board-certified Los Gatos facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Gadaleta’s practice focuses exclusively on surgery of the face and neck. Please contact us using the form below, or call the office most convenient to you.