Lip Lift Surgery as An Essential Procedure to Achieve Good Facial Aesthetics

Background With aging, gravity forces the upper lip to fall downward, leading to facial aesthetic dissatisfaction. Unfortunately, fillers might result in problems, such as persistent, non-resorbable products and an alteration to host defences. Hence, it is important to focus on surgical techniques to avoid or minimize complications. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the facial aesthetics of lip lift surgery. Methods This prospective cohort study was carried out on 25 cases aged > 18 years old, both sexes, undergoing senile upper lip repair by sub-nasal lip lift (SNLL). The frontal and lateral photos of each subject were captured from the same location (1.5 m). The average height of the upper visible vermilion, philtrum length, patients’ satisfaction, and complications were documented. Results The length of the philtrum was significantly lower postoperative than preoperative (P value < 0.001). The height of the visible upper vermilion was significantly higher postoperative than preoperative (P value < 0.001). The patient satisfaction was very satisfied in 9 (36%) patients, satisfied in 13 (52%) patients, neutral in 1 (4%) patient, and unsatisfied in 2 (8%) patients. Complications (infection, sad appearance abnormality, gummy smile, keloid formation, hypertrophic scarring) did not occur in any patient. Conclusions Inspiring anthropometric measurements, satisfaction rates, and absence of complications reveal the vital role of surgical lip lifting in facial aesthetics.