Enhance your natural beauty with refined lip rejuvenation. At his boutique Upper East Side practice, Dr. Philipp Franck performs the lip lift to create a more youthful, balanced smile by subtly shortening the distance between the nose and upper lip. The result is a naturally fuller, lifted appearance with no fillers required.
What Is Lip Lift Surgery?
A lip lift is a minor surgical procedure that elevates the upper lip to reveal more of the pink lip and teeth, creating a youthful, elegant appearance. It shortens the space between the nose and upper lip, improving proportion and restoring balance to your facial features.
How Is a Lip Lift Performed?
During the procedure, Dr. Franck carefully removes a thin strip of skin just beneath the base of the nose. The incision is hidden in the natural crease, resulting in minimal scarring. By gently lifting the upper lip, he enhances definition and shape while preserving natural movement and expression.
Why Choose Dr. Franck for Your
Lip Lift?
Dr. Philipp Franck is a board-certified plastic surgeon with advanced expertise in facial plastic surgery. Recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and a New York Rising Star, he is trusted for his meticulous approach, aesthetic judgment, and natural, long-lasting results.
Surgical Expertise & Recognition
Dr. Franck combines advanced technique with deep anatomical knowledge, earning recognition as one of NYC’s rising stars in plastic surgery.
Refined, Natural Aesthetics
Dr. Franck’s approach to natural facelifts focuses on balance and subtle rejuvenation, avoiding the overly tight or “done” look.
Boutique Experience in Manhattan
Every consultation and procedure is tailored to you, with the highest level of privacy, comfort, and personalized care in an elegant Manhattan setting.
Youthful Lip Proportions
A lip lift shortens the upper lip and increases tooth show, restoring balance and a more youthful smile.
Permanent, Natural Volume
Unlike fillers, the results are long-lasting and do not rely on added volume — they come from your natural structure.
Enhanced Facial Harmony
By subtly refining lip shape and proportion, the procedure enhances your overall balance and softens your facial aesthetic.
Lip Lift Timeline
Good Candidates for a Lip Lift
You may be a good candidate for a lip lift if you:
Lip Lift FAQs
Several lip lift techniques can be customized to fit your facial anatomy and aesthetic goals. The Bullhorn (Subnasal) Lip Lift is the most common, lifting the central lip through an incision beneath the nose. A Corner Lip Lift raises downturned mouth corners, while the Italian Lip Lift uses smaller incisions under the nostrils for subtle, localized lifting. The Gullwing Lip Lift enhances the upper lip’s contour and fullness along its border, and the Cupid Lift refines the “Cupid’s bow” for a more defined, centrally lifted look.
The procedure typically takes about one hour and is performed under local anesthesia in Dr. Franck’s Upper East Side office.
No. The incision is discreetly placed along the base of the nose and usually fades to near invisibility over time
Most patients experience mild swelling for several days and can return to social activities within a week. Final results are visible within a month.
Yes. Many patients combine their lip lift in New York with a facelift, rhinoplasty or eyelid surgery for comprehensive facial rejuvenation and beautifully balanced results.
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Schedule Your Private Consultation
Discover how a lip lift can refine your proportions and naturally enhance your smile. Schedule a private consultation with Dr. Philipp Franck, one of the best lip lift surgeons in New York, to create your personalized plan today.
