Lip Lift NYC, Greenwich, & Westchester County

Name: Lip Lift
Brand: Dr. Tommaso Addona
Rating: 4.9 (225 reviews)

A longer distance between the nose and upper lip can make the lips appear thin or flat, no matter how much volume is added with filler alone.

A Subtle Shift With an Outsized Effect

Dr. Tommaso Addona approaches lip lift surgery as an exercise in proportion, not volume. Rather than adding fullness, the procedure shortens the space between the base of the nose and the upper lip, revealing more of the natural vermilion border and creating a more balanced, youthful lip shape. It is a small surgical adjustment that can meaningfully change the overall harmony of the lower face. Ask Dr. Addona whether a lip lift, rather than filler alone, is the better long-term solution for your lip proportions.

What Is a Lip Lift?

A lip lift is a surgical procedure that shortens the philtrum, the vertical space between the base of the nose and the edge of the upper lip. As this area elongates with age, the upper lip can appear thinner, flatter, and less defined, even in patients who have never lost significant lip volume.

Dr. Addona performs the procedure through a small incision placed discreetly at the base of the nose, removing a carefully measured strip of skin to raise the lip into a more youthful position.

The result reveals more of the natural pink lip border and restores a subtle upward curve to the corners of the mouth. Because the incision follows the natural contour where the nose meets the lip, resulting scars are typically well concealed once healed.

Benefits of a Lip Lift

A lip lift can meaningfully improve the balance and definition of the lower face, offering benefits such as:

A shorter, more youthful distance between the nose and upper lip
Greater visibility of the natural pink lip border
A subtle upward curve at the corners of the mouth
Long-lasting correction that does not rely on ongoing filler maintenance
Improved lip definition without adding artificial volume
Discreet incision placement at the base of the nose

Are You a Candidate for a Lip Lift?

Ideal candidates are healthy adults with a longer philtrum length, thinner upper lips, or lips that appear flat despite otherwise youthful facial features.

This concern is often present from a younger age, though it can also become more noticeable over time.

Patients who have relied on lip filler to compensate for a naturally longer philtrum are frequently good candidates for a lip lift, since it addresses the underlying proportion rather than simply adding volume. During your consultation, Dr. Addona will evaluate your lip and philtrum anatomy to determine the ideal amount of correction for your face.

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What to Expect During Your Lip Lift Procedure

Every lip lift begins with a detailed consultation, during which Dr. Addona measures your philtrum length and discusses the degree of lift that will look proportionate to your other features.

The Procedure

Lip lift surgery is typically performed under local anesthesia and usually takes about one hour. Dr. Addona removes a precisely measured strip of skin at the base of the nose, then carefully closes the incision to raise the upper lip into its new position.

Because the amount of tissue removed directly determines the final result, precise measurement and planning are essential to achieving a natural, balanced outcome rather than an overdone one.

After Surgery

Most patients return home the same day. Dr. Addona remains personally accessible during recovery, providing detailed guidance and following up directly rather than through other members of the team.

My recent consultation with Dr. Tommaso Addona was an exceptional experience from start to finish. From the moment I entered the office, I was met with warmth, professionalism, and courtesy from every member of the staff. Their welcoming demeanor, genuine smiles, and attentiveness immediately instilled a sense of confidence and trust.

Mayoline Mascary

Recovery & Results After Your Lip Lift

Recovery from a lip lift is generally brief compared to many other facial procedures.

The First Week

Swelling is most noticeable during the first few days and can temporarily make the lip appear fuller than the final result. Sutures are typically removed within the first week, at which point most patients feel comfortable returning to normal daily activities.

The Weeks That Follow

Residual swelling continues to resolve gradually, allowing the final lip shape and proportion to become clearer over the following two to three weeks.

Long-Term Results

Once healing is complete, the corrected philtrum length is permanent, since the underlying anatomy has been surgically shortened rather than temporarily adjusted. Results tend to remain stable for the long term, aging naturally along with the rest of the face.

Why Choose Dr. Addona?

Precision in measurement is what separates a natural lip lift from one that looks obviously surgical, and it is a skill Dr. Addona has refined across nearly two decades of facial surgery. He personally evaluates and performs every lip lift himself, carefully calibrating the correction to each patient's individual proportions rather than applying a standardized approach.

Lip Lift Frequently Asked Questions

Will a lip lift make my lips look fake or overdone?

No. When performed with careful measurement, a lip lift creates a subtle, proportionate change that simply reveals more of your natural lip, rather than an exaggerated or artificial result.

How is a lip lift different from lip filler?

Filler adds volume to the lip itself, while a lip lift shortens the space above the lip to reveal more of the natural lip border. The two can address different concerns and are sometimes used together.

Is a lip lift permanent?

Yes. Because the procedure surgically shortens the philtrum, the results are permanent, unlike filler, which requires ongoing maintenance to sustain its effect.

Will there be visible scarring after a lip lift?

The incision is placed at the base of the nose, following its natural contour, which typically allows the resulting scar to remain well hidden once healed.

Is a lip lift painful?

Most patients report mild discomfort, particularly with lip movement, rather than significant pain, and this is generally well managed during the first few days of recovery.

Can a lip lift be combined with other procedures?

Yes. It is often performed alongside other facial procedures, such as facial fat grafting or a facelift, depending on your overall goals for facial balance.