Cosmetic surgery has been on the rise during the COVID era and experts have cited that the uninterrupted, work-from-home lifestyle has contributed to the demand. While hyaluronic fillers are the easiest to get and require little to no down time, many of those who desire long term results are opting for surgical lift lips. Dr. Lara Devgan tells TZR that, “In the past year of compulsory mask-wearing, there has been a dramatic increase in the popularity of lips. In part, this is because masks camouflage the healing process, but in addition, I think patients are interested in investing in longer-term and more durable, anatomic-based solutions.”
So what are lip lifts? This surgical procedure shortens the space between the nose and upper lip, causing the upper lip to advance upward. Creating a fuller, more youthful appearance, many have opted for this surgical procedure instead of injectable fillers which require continuous trips to your injector. Dr. Devgan notes that “By everting the upper lip and allowing the pink, mucosal tissue to present itself more beautifully, a lip lift surgery can reduce or eliminate the need for lip augmentation.”