Posted by: Dr. Amir Dorafshar, M.D., FACS
Lip lift facial feminization surgery is a popular, minimally invasive option at our Chicago, IL practice. Among the many procedures within facial feminization surgery, the lip lift is one of the most transformative relative to its scope. By removing a small strip of skin just beneath the nose, this middle third procedure shortens the philtrum, rolls the vermilion border outward, and increases “tooth show” — hallmarks of youthful, feminine facial anatomy. At Evolve Your Life in Chicago, IL, patients from across the United States travel to have this procedure performed by Dr. Amir Dorafshar.
What a Lip Lift Changes — and Why It Matters
In masculine faces, the philtrum tends to be longer, which can hide the upper teeth and make the lower face appear heavier. The lip lift works in concert with rhinoplasty — which rotates the nasal tip upward — to create a compact, balanced mid-face profile. The result is fullness that looks natural rather than augmented.
Unlike injectable fillers for lip enhancement, which require ongoing maintenance every 6–12 months, a lip lift is a permanent structural change. The incision is placed in the natural crease beneath the nose, where scarring fades significantly over time. For out-of-state patients, this permanence is particularly valuable — one trip to Chicago, IL delivers lasting results without the need for repeated local maintenance.
Book Your Lip Lift Consultation in Chicago, IL
Explore our before and after gallery to see lip lift results from patients who traveled to our Chicago, IL practice from across the USA. Book a consultation with Dr. Dorafshar to find out if a lip lift is part of your ideal surgical plan.
