Deep Plane Facelift with Lip Lift: Deep plane facelift with lip lift combines lower face rejuvenation with upper lip shortening for comprehensive perioral rejuvenation. Lip lift reduces the distance between nose and upper lip, restoring youthful proportions.
— DeepPlane.com Medical Advisory Board
Deep Plane Facelift with Lip Lift: Quick Facts
- Combined Procedure
- Upper lip rejuvenation
- Additional Time
- +30-60 minutes
- Results
- Youthful lip position
- Recovery
- Similar to facelift
- Cost Addition
- +$3,000-$6,000
- Ideal For
- Long upper lip
Source: Clinical Studies & The Aesthetic Society
Deep Plane Facelift with Lip Lift
Why This Topic Matters
A lip lift can complement a deep plane facelift by restoring youthful proportions to the lower face. Understanding when and how these procedures are combined helps you plan a comprehensive rejuvenation.
- •Upper lip lengthening is a common sign of aging
- •Lip lift shortens the philtrum for a more youthful appearance
- •Combining with facelift avoids a second recovery period
Learn about combining deep plane facelift with lip lift for enhanced results.
What Is with Lip Lift?
This advanced facial rejuvenation technique addresses the deeper layers of facial tissue, providing more natural and longer-lasting results compared to traditional methods. The procedure repositions the SMAS layer along with the overlying skin, creating a more comprehensive lift without the pulled or windswept appearance.
Board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in this technique have extensive training in facial anatomy and can achieve results that look natural while addressing significant signs of aging including jowls, nasolabial folds, and neck laxity.
How Much Does It Cost?
The cost varies significantly based on several factors:
- Surgeon Experience: Board-certified specialists typically charge $20,000-$50,000
- Geographic Location: Major cities like NYC and LA have higher costs
- Facility Fees: Hospital vs. accredited surgical center
- Anesthesia: General vs. local with sedation
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Ideal candidates for this procedure typically share these characteristics:
Good Candidates
- • Patients with elongated upper lip (philtrum greater than 15mm)
- • Those with reduced vermilion show and thin upper lip appearance
- • Patients wanting combined perioral and lower face rejuvenation
- • Non-smokers with good tissue quality around the mouth area
May Not Be Suitable
- • Patients with already short philtrum or adequate lip show
- • Those prone to hypertrophic scarring around the nose-lip junction
- • Active smokers (perioral blood supply is critical for healing)
- • Patients who only need lip filler for volume enhancement
Frequently Asked Questions
What is with lip lift?
Deep plane lip lift addresses upper lip lengthening by repositioning the perioral tissues from within the deep plane dissection. Unlike traditional bullhorn lip lifts that remove skin, this approach lifts the lip complex structurally, creating a more natural and longer-lasting result.
How much does deep plane facelift with lip lift cost?
Deep plane lip lift costs $3,000-$8,000 as a standalone procedure, or is often included as part of a comprehensive deep plane facelift ($20,000-$50,000). Combining it with a full facelift is more cost-effective and produces harmonious results.
Who is a good candidate for deep plane facelift with lip lift?
Ideal candidates have an elongated upper lip (philtrum length greater than 15mm), reduced vermilion show, and downturned oral commissures. Patients who want lip rejuvenation without the visible scar of a traditional bullhorn lip lift are excellent candidates.