At DR Surgery, lip lift surgery is designed to restore proportion, definition, and expression — not simply add volume.
With time, the upper lip can lengthen, flatten, and lose its natural contour, while the corners of the mouth may turn downward, subtly affecting overall facial expression. A lip lift addresses these changes at a structural level, refining the shape of the lip and rebalancing the lower face.
This is not a filler alternative — it is a definitive surgical solution for patients seeking natural, long-lasting refinement.
A lip lift is a precise surgical procedure that repositions and reshapes the upper lip and/or mouth corners, improving both form and expression.
At DR Surgery, we focus on two key techniques:
Central Lip Lift (Subnasal / Cupid’s Bow Lift)
Corner Lip Lift (Lateral Lift)
These techniques can be performed individually or combined, depending on your anatomy and aesthetic goals.
Lip lift surgery is performed as a minor day-case procedure under local anaesthetic, with or without light sedation.
Central Lip Lift
Corner Lip Lift
Procedure details:
You return home the same day with a structured aftercare plan.
Non-surgical treatments such as fillers can increase volume, but they do not correct lip length, shape, or position.
A surgical lip lift provides a more precise, proportion-based correction.
Benefits include:
The outcome is subtle but powerful — a more refined, balanced lower face.
You may benefit from a lip lift if you have:
A detailed consultation will determine whether a central lift, corner lift, or combined approach is most appropriate.
Recovery from a lip lift is generally straightforward:
Scars are discreetly hidden and gradually fade, blending naturally with the lip and philtrum contours.
Considering a Lip Lift?
Schedule a private consultation at DR Surgery to explore your options safely and discreetly.
Take the first step toward a more defined, balanced smile — guided by expertise you can trust.
Dr Shan Shan Jing is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon with over 15 years of advanced surgical training across reconstructive and aesthetic disciplines. Her background in microsurgery and refined tissue handling informs a highly precise approach to facial procedures, where millimetres define outcome.
Her philosophy centres on:
Her work combines surgical rigour with aesthetic judgement, delivering results that are balanced, discreet, and enduring.
Mild swelling and bruising typically last 7–10 days.
You will look refreshed, not altered — the goal is refinement, not exaggeration.
Most patients resume normal mouth movement immediately, but avoid wide stretching for the first week or two.
Incisions are placed in natural creases or corners and typically become very discreet over time.
Yes — combining both often provides the most balanced result.
Swelling settles in 2–3 weeks; full healing is around 4–6 weeks.
Results are long-lasting, as the procedure structurally repositions the lip, rather than temporarily augmenting it.
All surgery carries risk. These include:
My lip lift has made such a subtle yet beautiful difference to my face. My smile looks more defined, and I feel so much more confident without it looking overdone. The whole experience was smooth, and I felt completely cared for from start to finish. I only wish I had done it sooner.
Hannah S. – London
The results of my lip lift are exactly what I was hoping for—natural, balanced, and refined. The procedure was straightforward, and the team were professional and reassuring throughout. My upper lip looks more lifted and proportionate, and I feel more confident in my appearance every day.
Claire W. – Birmingham
I wanted a subtle change, and that’s exactly what I got. My lips look fuller and more defined without fillers, which I love. The process was much easier than I expected, and the results just keep getting better. It’s given me a real confidence boost.
Susan L. – London
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