What is a Bullhorn Lip Lift?
Aging can lose the shape of lips and their fullness. The distance between the upper lip and the nose can also get longer as we age and will continue to do so over time. For the lips, they tend to descend related to the loss of support. To correct this and shorten the distance between the nose and upper lift, a lip lift or lip augmentation can provide a long-term solution.
The bullhorn lip lift targets the upper lip area only and elevates it to reveal a broader smile and less distance between the lips and nasal area. Your doctor begins this procedure by placing an incision just below the nose and in the shape of a bull’s horn. Specialist places the incision in a hidden fashion into the curves under the nose which results in a virtually undetectable scar. From there, a tiny strip of tissue and skin is removed, the muscle will then be tightened, and the upper lip will be raised to its new lifted position.
A Bullhorn Lip Lift is a goof Procedure for Patients Who Have:
- Flat and Thin Lips
- Lips that are Unbalanced
- An Upper Lip that is Too Long
- Larger than Normal Distance Between the Lips and the Nose
What to Expect from a Bullhorn Lip Lift
A bullhorn lip lift is a surgical procedure is a great way to shorten and reshape the area above the lips and below the nose. This procedure will help to create poutier lips that are slightly lifted and allow for the upper teeth to be more visible when smiling.
The procedure itself will take roughly between 45 minutes to an hour to perform and done under local anesthesia. Most patients are able to return back to most normal daily activities to include work after 4 to 5 days. Some minor swelling is to be expected but should subside on its own after one week.
Who is a Candidate for a Bullhorn Lip Lift?
The Bullhorn Lip Lift may be a good solution for men and women who are in good general health and are looking to enhance their lips. This can include patients who may have been born with a thin upper lip and those who are looking to shorten the distance between their upper lip and nasal region.