If your lips lack volume and shape, there are options to give them the look you want. We know that the first thought is that of the lip filler procedure, but recently another method is becoming increasingly popular. This method seems to apply to many girls who may have tried lip fillers, but still did not have the desired shape or volume. It is the “lip lift” method, otherwise known as lip augmentation.

What is a lip lift?

A lip lift is a surgical procedure used to minimize the distance between the nose and the upper lip.

You can choose a lip lift if you want more shape for your lips, or in other words, to enhance your natural lip shape, and then you can add volume with fillers. This procedure improves the amount of lip tissue in the upper lip, providing more visible lips.

Another reason to seek a lip lift is after using dermal fillers that have plumped your lips into an unnatural shape. A lip lift can balance this plumping, providing a more natural look.

Combining two treatments

After highlighting the natural lip, fillers can also be used to correct asymmetrical lips and add volume.

Which treatment is most suitable for you?

Before deciding whether to use lip fillers or a lip lift, you need to be clear about the result you want to achieve.

If you just want to increase the volume of your lips, fillers may be the best option. Fillers are also more suitable if you are not ready for a permanent change, as they usually last about a year. Fillers are also reversible, so if you do not like the results, you can have them removed.

If you are looking for a safe, low-risk option for fuller lips, fillers are a better option than a lip lift.

However, a lip lift is the best option when you want a permanent change to your lips that requires no maintenance. The results are permanent and you don't need to keep getting lip injections. If done well, it's a lifelong investment in your appearance.