Dr Maja Simić - Plastična hirurgija 1
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Lip lift — Subtle Lifting and Rejuvenation of the Smile

Lip lift is a gentle yet highly effective procedure that restores youthful proportion between the nose and upper lip.
With age, the upper lip lengthens and droops, affecting facial expression and tooth visibility when smiling.
The lip lift shortens the distance between the nose and lip, lifts the lip edge and creates a natural, refreshed and feminine smile.


What is a lip lift?

Lip lift is a surgical procedure that removes a small amount of skin below the nose, thereby lifting and rotating the upper lip outward.
The result is:

  • subtle lip projection
  • a more defined edge
  • greater visibility of the vermilion border without the need for fillers

The scar is discreet, hidden in the natural line below the nose.


When is it the right choice?

Lip lift is suitable for individuals who notice:

  • a lengthened and drooping upper lip
  • loss of volume and definition after years or multiple filler treatments
  • insufficient tooth visibility when smiling
  • a desire for a longer-lasting and more natural effect than hyaluronic fillers can provide

The procedure is particularly effective for individuals with a thin lip that cannot be significantly augmented with fillers without losing naturalness.


The procedure

  • Performed under local anaesthesia
  • Lasts approximately 45 minutes
  • Does not require hospital stay

After precise marking, a narrow segment of skin below the nose is removed and carefully closed using microsuture technique.
Mild swelling and discomfort last a few days, and sutures are removed after 5–7 days.


Recovery and results

  • Return to daily activities: very fast
  • Final appearance: stabilises within 2–3 weeks

The result is a younger, more open and natural facial expression, with a subtly lifted smile and harmony between the nose, lips and chin.


💬 Philosophy of treatment

"Lip lift is not a change, it's a return to expression.
When facial proportions are in balance, the smile becomes authentic,
and the face gains lightness and freshness that no filler can fully recreate."