Lip Lift in Murrieta

At Balikian Plastic Surgery, we have helped numerous patients enhance their facial beauty with a lip lift in Murrieta, California. Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Richard V. Balikian has developed a proprietary technique called the deep plane subnasal lip lift to provide a subtle, youthful lift with an almost invisible scar.

What Sets the Deep Plane Subnasal Lip Lift Apart?

Unlike traditional lip lifts that often leave visible scars by extending incisions up along the sides of the nose, the deep plane subnasal lip lift keeps the incision discreetly tucked below. This approach avoids the “railroad track” scarring frequently seen with surface-level stitches under tension.

Instead of relying on skin-to-skin closure alone, Dr. Balikian releases the skin from the muscle and secures it with deeper internal sutures. This strategy not only provides longer-lasting support but also ensures a natural roll and lift of the upper lip without tension.

Importantly, the procedure is not intended to add fullness or volume — that’s reserved for injectable fillers. The goal here is balance:

• Shortening the upper lip
• Restoring tooth show
• Rejuvenating the area in a way that complements the rest of the face

Is a Lip Lift Right For Me?

A lip lift could be a great choice if your upper lip has lengthened with age, hiding your upper teeth when you speak or smile. You may notice a flatter appearance or the pink portion of your lip rotating inward. If you want a more youthful, natural-looking lip shape without adding bulk or volume, you may be an excellent candidate for this procedure.

What Happens During the Lip Lift Procedure?

After the incision is made below the nose, a small amount of skin is removed, carefully avoiding the outer sides of the nose to keep the incision hidden. Then, the skin is released from the muscle, allowing for a natural upward roll of the lip. Deep internal sutures are placed to support the tissue and minimize tension, followed by delicate skin-level closure.

Lip Lift Recovery

Following your lip lift in Murrieta, you will experience some swelling and bruising around the area. Stitches from a lip lift last just a week, and the scar heals and fades away within one year. Pain and discomfort during recovery should be minimal and can be managed with over-the-counter medication.

Benefits of a Lip Lift

• Restores youthful proportions to the upper lip
• Reveals more of the pink lip and upper teeth
• Corrects asymmetries
• Scar nearly invisible
• Provides a natural-looking result without added volume

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Richard V. Balikian, MD, FACS

Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Trust Your Face to a Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Balikian is an experienced, double board-certified, facial plastic surgeon. He is double board-certified both in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Balikian belongs to a very select group of elite cosmetic surgeons with at least six years of specialized surgical training exclusively in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face and neck.

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