Enhance the harmony of your facial features with a lip lift and reshaping procedure specifically tailored for transgender women and gender-diverse individuals. Performed by our expert plastic surgeons, Dr. Leif Rogers and Dr. Walter J. Joseph, this surgery refines lip shape and position to create a softer, more traditionally feminine appearance.
Bring Your Lips Into Harmony With Your Identity
Lip lift and reshaping is a surgical procedure designed to enhance the proportion, shape, and projection of the lips—particularly the upper lip—by shortening the philtrum (the space between the nose and upper lip) and improving the curvature of the lip border. This procedure can create a more youthful, expressive, and traditionally feminine appearance.
The surgery focuses on adjusting features like the vermilion show (the visible pink part of the lip), Cupid’s bow definition, and philtral length. Many transfeminine patients have longer philtral distances and flatter upper lips. A lip lift can correct these differences by elevating the upper lip, increasing tooth show, and enhancing the lip’s curvature—resulting in a fuller, more balanced profile that complements your facial feminization goals.
Lip Lift & Reshaping Can Address These Concerns:
- Having a long distance between the nose and upper lip
- Lips that appear thin, flat, or lack definition
- A less prominent cupid’s bow or poorly defined lip border
- Limited upper tooth visibility when the lips are relaxed
- Lips that appear aged or lack youthful volume
- Facial proportions that feel more traditionally masculine
- Asymmetry or imbalance between the upper and lower lips
Do I Qualify for Lip Lift & Reshaping?
You may be a good candidate for lip lift and reshaping if you want to create a more defined, elevated, or feminine appearance of the lips. This procedure is especially popular among transfeminine individuals seeking to shorten the distance between the nose and upper lip, enhance lip curvature, or improve upper tooth show. If your lips feel flat or lack youthful volume, this procedure can help restore balance and softness.
During your consultation, our surgeons will evaluate your facial proportions, lip shape, skin elasticity, and overall aesthetic goals. They’ll determine whether a lip lift, lip reshaping, or a combination of both is right for you. Every plan is personalized, ensuring the approach aligns with your gender-affirming journey and delivers results that feel natural and uniquely you.
What Are the Benefits of Lip Lift & Reshaping?
A lip lift and reshaping can dramatically feminize and rejuvenate your appearance. By creating more balanced proportions and highlighting the natural beauty of your lips, this surgery helps align your outer appearance with your inner identity. Benefits of lip lift & reshaping include:
- Creating a shorter, more feminine upper lip length
- Enhancing upper tooth show for a youthful, expressive look
- Defining the cupid’s bow and refining the lip shape
- Improving overall lip symmetry and balance
- Softening traditionally masculine features around the mouth
- Long-lasting, natural-looking results with minimal scarring
- Supporting facial harmony as part of a broader FFS plan
The Day of Your Lip Lift & Reshaping Surgery
On the day of your lip lift and reshaping surgery, you’ll arrive at our accredited surgical suite, where you’ll be welcomed and prepped for the procedure. The surgery is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation, though general anesthesia is also available depending on your preferences and treatment plan. Your surgeon will carefully mark the incision, which is usually hidden at the base of the nose to minimize visible scarring.
During the procedure, a small strip of skin is removed just beneath the base of your nose to lift the upper lip. If reshaping is part of your plan, your surgeon may refine the lip border, correct asymmetry, or add volume through fat grafting. The incisions are closed with fine sutures to minimize scarring. You’ll be monitored in recovery for a short time before going home with detailed instructions and support to ensure a smooth healing.
Your Recovery Experience After Lip Lift & Reshaping
Your recovery after lip lift and reshaping is typically straightforward, with most of the initial healing occurring within the first one to two weeks. You can expect mild swelling, bruising, and tightness around the upper lip area. These symptoms usually peak within the first few days and gradually subside. You’ll need to keep your head elevated, avoid strenuous activity, and follow all aftercare instructions provided by your surgeon.
Your sutures will be removed within a week, and most patients feel comfortable returning to social activities shortly after. Any residual swelling continues to improve over several weeks, with your final results becoming more refined over time. Our team will check in with you throughout your recovery to ensure everything is progressing smoothly.
Transition Into Your Authentic Self…
Transitions is here to help you feel more confident, aligned, and empowered through personalized gender-affirming care. A lip lift and reshaping procedure can soften your features, enhance your expression, and bring your facial proportions into harmony with your identity. Our expert surgeons are committed to delivering beautiful, natural results that reflect who you truly are. Schedule your consultation for lip lift & reshaping in Pasadena and Beverly Hills today.
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