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Lip Lift Surgery in Dubai for a More Defined Smile
How Lip Lift Surgery Works
Doctors call the skin between your nose and upper lip the philtrum. It stretches a little every decade, and some people just have a long one from birth. Either way, a long philtrum drags the lip down and tucks the pink part inward. Bit by bit, your top teeth vanish from view.
During a lip lift he takes out a thin band of skin at the base of the nose. Usually it’s three to six millimetres, though your measurements set the exact amount. Closing that gap pulls the lip up and rolls it outwards, so you see more of the pink border and a hint of teeth. It looks fuller, yet he hasn’t added anything. You might also hear it called a subnasal or bullhorn lip lift, after the shape of the skin removed. The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons publishes general guidance on choosing a surgeon for facial procedures, which is worth a read before any consultation.
Is Your Upper Lip Too Long? Common Signs
A big gap between your nose and your upper lip
Top teeth that barely show when your mouth falls open
A thin, flat upper lip that filler hasn’t really fixed
Mouth corners that droop and make you look fed up
Lip filler that has started to look heavy
An upper lip that has lost its curve over the years
45 minutes to 1 hour
about 1 week
within 4–6 weeks
Price Varies
Surgical Lip Lift or Lip Filler?
Filler and a lip lift do different jobs. Filler puffs the lip up. Surgery moves it. On a short, thin lip, filler might be all you need. Put it into a long lip, though, and the lip sags further forward, which is how that overfilled look happens.
Quite a few of his patients use both. They have the lift first to get the shape right, then a small top-up of filler months later if they want more volume. Most find they need far less than before.
Combining Lip Lift Surgery With Other Treatments
Mouths tend to get forgotten when people plan facial surgery. If you’re booking a facelift, adding a lip lift keeps the lower face in step with the rest. It can go with a rhinoplasty too, but he plans that pairing carefully, since both operations work around the base of the nose.
Upper Lip Lift for Men
On a man, a slightly longer upper lip looks normal. So he takes out less skin, keeps the lip flatter and avoids anything that reads as pouty. A moustache or stubble also helps cover the scar, which male patients tend to like.
Who Should Avoid a Lip Lift?
Sometimes the right answer is no. If your philtrum is already short, there’s nothing to remove, and shortening it further would put too much gum on show. People who scar poorly, or who want a dramatic change, may do better with something else. He’d rather have that conversation early.
From First Visit to Lip Lift Surgery Day
Your First Appointment
First, the measurements. Dr Sohrab checks your philtrum length, how much tooth shows at rest and in a smile, your nostril shape and the balance between your upper and lower lip. Then you tell him what you’d like to change, and he shows you what’s realistic. You’ll go home with a written plan and a quote.
Getting Ready for Surgery
Stop smoking at least four weeks ahead, since it slows wound healing
Pause blood thinners and some supplements if he asks you to
Take a few days off work, or plan to work from home
Buy soft food and a small spoon (you’ll thank him later)
During the Lip Lift
You’ll be awake for most lip lifts, just numb. Some patients prefer a little sedation on top, and that’s fine. Surgery takes around 45 minutes to an hour. He removes the planned strip of skin, stitches the lip to the deeper tissue so the skin edges carry no tension, then closes with very fine sutures.
Days One to Seven
Your lip will look swollen and stiff for the first few days, and smiling feels tight. It can even look a touch too short at this stage. Don’t panic; that’s the swelling, and it drops quickly. Keep chewing and talking gentle, sleep propped up and clean the stitch line the way he shows you. He takes your stitches out between day five and day seven.
Lip Lift Surgery Recovery: Week by Week
- Days 1 to 3: the lip swells and feels tight. This is the worst of it.
- Days 5 to 7: stitches out at your check-up; makeup allowed from that day.
- Around day seven: desk work restarts, with some swelling still there.
- Week 3: exercise again, once he has looked at the wound.
- Months 2 to 3: pink drains out of the scar.
- Months 6 to 12: everything settles, shape and scar both.
Lip Lift Surgery Scar
Everyone asks about the scar, and fair enough. It sits along the base of your nose, in the shadow where the nostril meets the lip. For roughly two months it’s pink, and makeup covers it easily. After that, it keeps fading, and in most people you’d need to lean in close to spot it. How well it heals depends a lot on how carefully he closes it, so never rush that part. Since the nose and upper lip affect overall facial proportions, some patients also consider rhinoplasty when they want to address the appearance of the nose at the same time.
Everyone asks about the scar, and fair enough. It sits along the base of your nose, in the shadow where the nostril meets the lip. For roughly two months it’s pink, and makeup covers it easily. After that, it keeps fading, and in most people you’d need to lean in close to spot it. How well it heals depends a lot on how carefully he closes it, so never rush that part.
Lip Lift Price in Dubai
Each lip is different, so he gives you a price after he has examined you. These things affect the final figure:
The technique, whether a bullhorn, corner or combined lift
Any extra procedure on the same day, such as filler or a facelift
Local anaesthetic alone or with sedation
Your follow-up visits and stitch removal
All of it goes into a written quote before you book, and it won’t change on the day. Insurance rarely pays for cosmetic surgery, but his team can talk you through payment options.
Are Lip Lift Surgery Results Permanent?
A lip lift doesn’t wear off the way filler does. Once the skin is gone, it’s gone, so the shorter philtrum stays. Your lips will keep ageing slowly, of course, just from a better starting point.
Possible Side Effects and Complications
Like all surgery, a lip lift carries some risk: a scar that widens or shows, uneven sides, a lip that ends up too short, numbness, infection and slight changes in nostril shape. Serious problems stay uncommon with careful planning and good aftercare. He’ll go through each one with you at consultation and explain what he does to prevent it.
Arrange Your Lip Lift Surgery Assessment
With this operation, a millimetre either way makes a real difference, so everything starts with measuring properly. Book a consultation online or call his clinic in Downtown Dubai, and his team will find a time that works for you.
Lip Lift Before & After Surgery
Upper Lip Enhancement Surgery
Lip Elevation Surgery
Subnasal Lip Lift
Lip Lift Surgery Techniques
Where the droop sits decides the technique. You and Dr Sohrab pick it together at your consultation.
This is the lift he recommends most often. He cuts a curved strip of skin from just under the nose (it looks a bit like a pair of horns, hence the name) and raises the whole upper lip at once. Your scar ends up in the crease where nose meets lip. For a long upper lip, he hasn't found a more dependable option.
Downturned corners give people a grumpy look they don't actually feel. With a corner lip lift, he removes a small triangle of skin above each corner and sets the mouth in a softer, more neutral position. If your whole lip needs lifting too, he can do both in the same session.
It's rare for him to suggest a direct lip lift. This technique removes skin along the top edge of the lip, so it does sharpen the border. The catch is a scar right on the most noticeable part of your mouth. In most cases the bullhorn approach lifts just as well and hides the scar far better.
Why Choose Dr. Sohrab for Lip Lift Surgery in Dubai?
He measures first; He checks your tooth show, lip length and smile before planning a single millimetre. Hidden scar placement; the incision follows the crease under your nose, where shadow does most of the hiding.
Your proportions, not a trend; He won't give you an exaggerated pout, even if it's all over Instagram. Honest advice; sometimes filler is enough, and he will tell you when that's the case.
A fixed quote; the price he writes down is the price you pay. He handles your aftercare; you see him for stitch removal and check-ups, not a stranger.
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Very little. The local anaesthetic keeps you comfortable during surgery. Afterwards, patients talk about tightness far more than pain, and ordinary painkillers handle it.
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Book Your Lip Lift Consultation
If you are considering a lip lift in Dubai, book a consultation with Dr Sohrab Moradi Bajestani to discuss your concerns, facial proportions, and desired results. During the consultation, he will assess your philtrum length, upper lip shape, tooth show, and overall facial balance to determine whether a lip lift is suitable for you.
Dr Sohrab will also explain the available lip lift techniques, including the bullhorn, corner, and direct lip lift, and help you understand which approach may work best for your features. You can discuss your expectations, recovery, possible risks, scar placement, and the expected treatment process before making a decision.
Book your consultation today to discuss your goals and find out whether a lip lift is the right option for you.