Lip Lift in Newburgh, NY

Experience the Benefits of a Lip Lift

Enhance your facial beauty with a lip lift performed by board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Rubinstein in Newburgh, NY. A lip lift not only adds volume to your lips but also beautifully reshapes them, offering a youthful and vibrant appearance that complements your overall facial aesthetic.

• Youthful Appearance: A lip lift effectively reverses signs of aging, giving you a more youthful and long-lasting vivacious look.
• Balanced Proportions: Elevate your appearance with results that last over 10 years, a testament to enduring allure.
• Instant Confidence Boost: With newly shaped and voluminous lips, experience a surge in self-confidence that shines through every smile.

What is a Lip Lift?

A lip lift is a surgical procedure designed to reduce the distance between the upper lip and the base of the nose (an area known as the philtrum), ultimately widening and lifting the upper lip. Generally, upper lip lift techniques are performed to add width to thin lips or to improve the shape of the mouth. By lifting the upper lip, patients can enjoy better lip contour and a more youthful appearance overall.

Types of Lip Lift Procedures

There are several techniques for lip lifts, each tailored to meet specific aesthetic goals:

1. Bullhorn Lip Lift (Subnasal Lip Lift): The most common type, involving an incision under the nose to lift the center and sides of the upper lip.
2. Central Lip Lift: Focuses on elevating the Cupid's bow for a more defined upper lip.
3. Corner Lip Lift: Ideal for correcting downturned lips, giving a slight upward tilt at the mouth corners.
4. Gullwing Lip Lift: Involves an incision along the upper lip border, enhancing its definition.
5. Italian Lip Lift: This is a subtler approach, with incisions at each nostril, lifting the lip without affecting the center.
6. V to Y Lip Lift: Involves reshaping the lip area by altering the incision pattern from a 'V' to a 'Y'.

Who Can Benefit from a Lip Lift?

Healthy women and men who want to improve the shape of their lips are candidates for a lip lift. Older patients often choose this procedure because the upper lip begins to sag and droop with age, creating a thin lip appearance over time. Younger patients with naturally thin lips, a long philtrum, or drooping at the corners of the mouth may also benefit from a lip lift.

Patients must have realistic expectations and should understand the limitations of the procedure. A lip lift will improve the shape of the mouth but will not increase lip volume. Other procedures must be combined with an upper lip lift to add fullness.

Understanding the Procedure: A Step-by-Step Guide

1. Initial Consultation: Your journey begins with a personalized consultation. Here, we discuss your aesthetic goals and assess your facial structure, ensuring the procedure aligns perfectly with your needs.
2. Pre-Operative Preparations: We guide you through essential preparations, including lifestyle adjustments and medical evaluations, to ensure you're fully ready for the surgery.
3. The Surgical Process: Our guide details the surgical steps, from the precise incisions to the careful reshaping of your lip, providing clarity on what to expect during the procedure.
4. Post-Operative Care: Post-surgery, we offer comprehensive advice on managing discomfort, swelling, and wound care, ensuring a smooth and comfortable recovery.
5. Follow-Up and Recovery: We emphasize the importance of follow-up appointments and provide guidelines on gradually resuming daily activities, supporting you through every stage of the healing process.

Recovering from a Lip Lift

Lip lift recovery is very quick. It is a minor surgery that does not require much downtime. Discomfort should be minimal, and patients can take prescribed or over-the-counter medications to control any pain. Bruising, swelling, and numbness are normal during the first few weeks and will subside gradually.

• Bruising and Swelling: It's normal to have some bruising and swelling, which typically subsides within a few weeks.
• Post-Operative Care: We recommend keeping the head elevated for the first few days to minimize swelling. Adhering to Dr. Rubinstein's wound care and activity restriction instructions is crucial for optimal healing.
• Returning to Normal Activities: Many patients return to work within a few days, although strenuous activities and exercise should be postponed for several weeks.
• Seeing Final Results: The complete outcome of the surgery will be visible within 3-6 months as the residual swelling diminishes.

Risks of Lip Lift Surgery

The risks involved with upper lip lifts are minimal, but patients need to be aware that complications can occur. Dr. Rubinstein will discuss all the possible risks with you before you decide to move forward. These may include:

• Bleeding: As with any surgery, there is a risk of bleeding, which is typically well-managed during the procedure.
• Infection: There's a small risk of infection, but following post-operative care instructions can significantly reduce this risk.
• Visible Scarring: Scarring is usually minimal and well-concealed, but it's a consideration, especially for individuals who may have a history of keloids or hypertrophic scarring.
• Aesthetic Concerns: There's a slight chance of dissatisfaction with the aesthetic outcome, such as asymmetry or under-correction.
• Numbness: Some patients may experience temporary numbness in the treated area.
• Over-shortening: In rare cases, over-shortening of the lip can occur, which might require revision surgery.

Why Choose Dr. Rubinstein

• Dr. Rubinstein is one of the top facial plastic surgeons in New York & New Jersey.
• He is double board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
• Dr. Rubinstein has been in both private and academic practice for over 20 years.
• He is also an active member of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery.
• Clinical Professor at New York Presbyterian Hospital.