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 Team
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: Peer-Reviewed Medical Literature
Lip lift: before (elongated philtrum) vs after (shortened with more lip show)
Deep Plane Facelift with Lip Lift
Quick Answer
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.
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Why You Should Know This
A deep plane facelift is combined with a lip lift to comprehensively rejuvenate the lower face and perioral area. This dual approach addresses both facial sagging and an elongated upper lip, which often occurs with aging. Adding a lip lift typically adds $3,000-$6,000 to the total cost and 30-60 minutes to the procedure time, offering a more harmonious and youthful result.
- •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
A lip lift combined with deep plane facelift addresses the elongation of the upper lip that occurs with aging, restoring a more youthful lip-to-nose distance. The subnasal lip lift removes a small crescent of skin beneath the nose to shorten the philtrum by 3-5mm, revealing more of the upper lip vermilion. When combined with deep plane facelift, this creates harmonious rejuvenation of the entire lower two-thirds of the face.
A lip lift shortens the elongated philtrum (nose-to-lip distance) by removing 3-5 mm of skin at the nose base, restoring the youthful 15-17 mm ratio. Adding a lip lift to a this technique costs an additional $3,000-$6,000, adds only 30-60 minutes to surgery, and heals within the same 2-3 week recovery period.
Lip Proportions: Ideal Ratios
Upper to Lower Lip
Ideal ratio: upper lip is 1/3, lower lip is 2/3 of total lip height
Ideal Philtrum Length
Distance from nose base to upper lip vermillion border
Typical Lift Amount
Amount of skin removed at the base of the nose
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
Medical References
- [1]Hamra ST. The deep-plane rhytidectomy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1990;86(1):53-61(Journal Article)Accessed: 2026-03-21
- [2]Guyuron B, et al. Factors contributing to the facial aging of identical twins. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009;123(4):1321-1331(Research Study)Accessed: 2026-03-21
- [3]Rohrich RJ, et al. Current Concepts in Deep-Plane Face Lifting. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021;148(5):1025-1038(Journal Article)Accessed: 2026-03-21
Key Facts
Common Misconceptions
Myth: Lip lift creates an unnatural appearance
Fact: When properly performed, lip lift restores natural proportions. The unnatural look comes from over-correction or poor technique.
Myth: Lip lift scars are very visible
Fact: Lip lift incisions are hidden at the base of the nose. When healed, scars are virtually invisible.
Myth: Fillers can achieve the same result as lip lift
Fact: Fillers add volume but cannot shorten the upper lip. Lip lift is the only way to reduce philtrum length.
Medically Reviewed
Dr. Yakup Duman
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Specialist
Board-certified Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery specialist with 20+ years of experience. Specializes in deep plane facelift at Merkez Prime Hospital, Istanbul. Medical Reviewer for DeepPlane.com.
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