Lip Lift
- Private airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- Dedicated personal assistant throughout your stay
- All-inclusive accommodation with daily breakfast
- Premium aftercare and recovery support
What is a Lip Lift?
A lip lift is a surgical procedure that shortens the space between the base of the nose and the upper lip (the philtrum), resulting in a more youthful, fuller-looking upper lip with greater vermillion (pink lip) show. Unlike temporary dermal fillers, a lip lift provides permanent results by removing a small amount of skin beneath the nose, which rolls the upper lip upward, creates a more pronounced cupid's bow, and often reveals more of the teeth when smiling.
The Procedure
The lip lift is performed under local anesthesia with sedation and typically takes 1-2 hours. A precise amount of skin is removed from just below the nose along the natural crease where the nose meets the upper lip. The most common technique is the subnasal bullhorn lip lift, where the incision follows the base of the nose in a subtle curve. The lip is then elevated and secured to create the desired amount of show and shape. Sutures are placed carefully to minimize scarring along the natural nose-lip junction.
Ideal Candidates
Ideal candidates have a long distance between the nose and upper lip (typically over 15-18mm), thin or aging lips with minimal vermillion show, and desire permanent lip enhancement. Good candidates are in good health, have realistic expectations, and understand that this creates a specific aesthetic of a shorter, more upturned lip. This procedure is excellent for those seeking an alternative to repeated filler treatments and wanting to enhance their smile permanently.
Benefits
- Permanent lip enhancement without ongoing filler treatments
- Creates a more youthful, fuller upper lip appearance
- Enhances the cupid's bow definition
- Shows more pink lip and teeth when smiling
- Minimal downtime compared to other facial procedures
- Can be combined with other facial procedures
- Natural-looking results when properly performed
- Scar typically well-hidden along nose-lip junction
Risks and Complications
Risks
- Visible scarring if healing is poor or technique suboptimal
- Asymmetry in lip position or shape
- Over-resection creating an unnatural appearance
- Temporary numbness in upper lip area
- Infection at incision site
- Stiffness in upper lip movement initially
- Unsatisfactory results requiring revision
Important Considerations
- Results are permanent and cannot be easily reversed
- Scarring is inevitable but typically heals well
- Not suitable for those with short philtrum already
- Recovery involves 1 week of social downtime
- Swelling most prominent in first few days
- Final results visible after 3-6 months
- Choose an experienced surgeon familiar with this technique
- Lip mobility may feel different initially
Frequently Asked Questions
Once you’ve paid a 30% deposit and have secured your surgery date. We recommend paying your outstanding balance as soon as possible so you can receive your surgery itinerary. But if you’re unable to pay straight away - we need it paid latest 30 days before your scheduled surgery date.
We ask that you pay 30% of your total invoice.
Receipts for payment do not happen automatically. A member of our team waits for the payment to hit banking and then have it feed to our accounting system. Generally this can take 2-4 days once you have sent your payment.
We always recommend having a credit card on hand or at least a debit mastercard or visa.
Also make sure you notify your bank you are going overseas. You can do this either via online banking, in branch or calling your bank directly. AMEX doesn’t require this.
Only breakfast is included but you can eat like a King in Thailand with some of the best restaurants in the world. Also feel is very affordable.
We do recommend you bring a protein powder and greens powder (any brand) with something like spirulina or wheat grass in it. This is because after surgery clients are generally not hungry and can become quite nauseous
Yes, you can. We accept all major credit cards however you’ll incur a 3% transaction fee. If you wish to pay via credit card we will send you a payment link.
Cancellation with 30 or more days’ notice: Cancellation before 30 days will incur an AUD 3000 cancellation fee.
Cancellation within 29 days or less: All surgery packages canceled less than 30 days before the scheduled surgery date will lose 30% of their total invoice price
Cancellation within 7 days: Cost of surgery is forfeited unless Azurite Package is rescheduled
Cancellation on the day of surgery: The cost of surgery is forfeited unless Azurite Package is rescheduled within the travel time window (departure flight window).
If a client decides to not proceed with a scheduled surgery during their stay in Thailand or another Azurite location, they will incur an additional hospital package fee if they choose to proceed with the surgery at a later date.
There are no refunds on surgeries that you choose not to proceed with if you are on a multi-surgery package due to the discount given.
Refunds will be given for medical reasons that are not pre existing.
Yes, you can bring one companion for free as your support person. However, to avoid additional charges generally the companion stays with you on the sofa bed at hospital. If your companion does not want to stay at hospital you will be invoiced additional nights to keep your hotel reservation while at hospital. Current rate is 150 AUD (but is subject to change)
At Azurite we use a select team of ISAPS accredited plastic and reconstructive surgeons and have made the decision to not be associated with a surgeon name, and results only. Full details of surgeon will be provided upon deposit payment made.
Yes, all of our packages include accommodation at our partner hotel the Chatrium Residence Sathorn. As a One Bedroom Deluxe Suite. If you require an additional room or a two bedroom you’ll be invoiced an upgrade fee.
