Shorten a long upper lip to reveal more of the lip and restore a youthful, balanced smile.


A lip lift shortens the distance between the base of the nose and the upper lip, which lengthens with age or can be naturally long. By removing a small, precisely measured strip of skin just under the nose, it lifts the upper lip to show more of the pink lip and the upper teeth at rest.
The scar is hidden in the crease at the base of the nose, where it settles discreetly. Unlike filler, which adds volume, a lip lift changes the proportion of the lip and is a permanent result.
It restores a youthful, balanced lip and smile in suitable patients. It does not add volume to thin lips on its own. All surgery carries risks, and results vary.
It does not add fullness to thin lips, which needs volume, and it cannot lengthen a short lip. The amount of lift is limited by anatomy.
You will receive instructions on medication, supplements, smoking, and fasting. The lip proportion is measured precisely, since the amount of skin removed determines the result.
A small, measured strip of skin is removed in the crease at the base of the nose, and the upper lip is lifted and closed with fine sutures, hiding the scar under the nose.
Swelling and tightness settle over the first one to two weeks. Sutures are removed within about a week. The scar under the nose fades over the following months.
A shorter upper lip showing more of the lip and a more youthful smile are achievable. It cannot add volume to thin lips, cannot reverse a result easily, and the lift is limited by your anatomy.
A lip lift is generally safe, but all surgery carries risks. Possible risks include:
Scar quality varies between patients, so the trade-off of a small scar for a lifted lip is discussed. Smoking impairs healing.
Lip lift surgery at Skulpturkliniken is performed by Dr. Matteo Amoroso, a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose precise measurement and fine closure place the scar discreetly for a natural, balanced lip.
Dr. Amoroso plans facial surgery around harmony and proportion, not a pulled or operated look. The aim is a refreshed version of your own face, where the change reads as good health rather than surgery.
His background in reconstructive microsurgery brings a detailed command of facial anatomy, the nerves, the deeper support layers, and the way tissues age. That precision underpins both safety and natural, lasting results.
Every lip procedure begins with a detailed assessment. We evaluate:
Safety is central to every step of the surgical journey. Your treatment includes:
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