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Lip Lift

Introduction to a Lip Lift

A lip lift is a subtle yet powerful surgery that restores a youthful appearance and enhances lip fullness.

Did you know that as we age, the upper lip lengthens? Ideally, when the mouth is at rest, we should see a few millimeters of the front teeth. At a subconscious level, this signals beauty and youth. With age, the upper lip descends downward and covers the incisors. This transformative procedure subtly enhances the beauty of your lips by lifting the lip back up and improving incisor show, creating natural-looking results that bring a renewed sense of youth and confidence to your smile. Dr. Sidhbh Gallagher in Miami performs lip lift surgery with artistry and elegance, helping you achieve your vision of a more refreshed and vibrant appearance.

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What Is a Lip Lift?

A lip lift is a surgical procedure designed to enhance the shape, fullness, and symmetry of the lips by repositioning the upper lip to reveal more of the incisors. A lip lift shortens the space between the nose and upper lip, restoring balance and harmony to the facial features.

Dr. Gallagher in Miami is a highly skilled and experienced specialist in facial rejuvenation and aesthetic surgery. With her meticulous attention to detail and artistic approach, she has helped countless patients achieve natural-looking, beautiful results. Dr. Gallagher understands that every patient’s face is unique, and she tailors her approach to meet individual needs, ensuring that each lip lift procedure enhances the patient’s natural beauty.

What Are the Benefits of a Lip Lift?

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What Are the Benefits of a Lip Lift?

When a lift lip is performed with precision by Dr. Gallagher in Miami, patients enjoy a wealth of transformative benefits, including:

  • Enhanced Incisor Show: By repositioning the upper lip, a lip lift increases the visibility of the incisors when smiling, resulting in a more youthful and attractive smile.
  • Facial Harmony: A lip lift can restore facial balance by creating proportion and symmetry between the lips, nose, and other facial features.
  • Enhanced Lip Shape and Fullness: The procedure can improve lip shape and fullness, creating a more defined, youthful appearance.
  • Minimal Scarring: Dr. Gallagher utilizes advanced surgical techniques to minimize scarring, resulting in discreet incisions that blend seamlessly with the natural contours of the face.

Who Are the Best Candidates for a Lip Lift?

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A lip lift is suitable for Miami-based patients with the following traits: 

  • A drooping, flattened upper lip
  • An elongated philtrum
  • Lip asymmetry
  • Loss of lip volume
  • An upper lip that curls inward
  • No tooth shows

To make sure that a lip lift is suitable for achieving your goals, Dr. Gallagher will offer a private consultation. To qualify for a lip lift in Miami, patients should be healthy non-smokers and have realistic expectations for their outcomes.

What’s the First Step?

Your Lip Lift Journey with Dr. Gallagher

To begin your journey toward a more alluring, feminine smile with a lip lift in Miami, you will meet with Dr. Gallagher for an initial consultation and medical review. This can be done in person or online. The doctor will listen to your goals for your appearance, address your questions and concerns, and begin creating a customized treatment plan to restore your appearance. She will go over all risks, benefits, recovery details, and costs associated with the procedure. Finally, we will book your session and provide you with instructions on how to best prepare for your appointment.

What to Expect on the Day of a Lip Lift

During the lip lift procedure, Dr. Gallagher makes carefully placed incisions along the base of the nose, where the resulting scars are well-concealed. Through these incisions, excess skin is removed, and the upper lip is lifted and reshaped to achieve the desired outcome. The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia, ensuring your comfort throughout the process. Many patients will add this on when getting another procedure done under general anesthesia.

Lip Lift Recovery

Your Guide to Post-Lip Lift Care

After the lip lift procedure, you may experience some swelling and bruising, which typically subside within a few days. Dr. Gallagher and her team will provide you with detailed post-operative instructions to facilitate a smooth recovery. As the swelling resolves, you will begin to notice the beautiful results of your lip lift, with improved incisor show and enhanced lip aesthetics. The final results will continue to refine over time, revealing a more youthful and rejuvenated smile.

How Much Does a Lip Lift Cost in Miami, FL?

Pricing for lip lift surgery in Miami may vary depending on your unique goals and whether your treatment is paired with other cosmetic options. Dr. Gallagher can provide a personalized quote upon the completion of your initial consultation and medical review.

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Why Choose Dr. Gallagher?

Dr. Sidhbh (pronounced “Sive”) Gallagher is a sought-after, double-board-certified aesthetic expert serving those in and beyond Miami, Florida. Relying on today’s most advanced techniques and technologies, she is known for her artistry and masterful results. Hailing from Ireland, Dr. Gallagher was awarded her medical degree from University College Dublin and graduated in the top three percent of her class. She then journeyed to the United States to complete eight years of intensive surgical training. Dr. Gallagher served as an assistant professor at Indiana University from 2015 to 2020, advancing her skill set and pioneering techniques such as Masculoplasty.

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Patient Reviews

  • Dr. Gallagher, wearing a surgical cap and mask, is shown from the back of the head and shoulder, dressed in a blue surgical gown, looking down toward a bright operating area.

    I had an amazing experience with Dr.Gallagher and her team, the whole experience from the procedure (top surgery) to the post-op care has been fantastic. Dr.Gallagher was able to address any concerns I had with my chest before the procedure and made me feel comfortable the whole way through, and then the attentiveness post-op is all the better.

    Alfio Oliveira (Jay)

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    Thank you so much Dr. Gallagher for your amazing work! I appreciated the great support from your team at the surgical centre and your office. Everyone was so wonderful! I am extremely happy with my results and had a very positive experience. I had followed Dr. Gallagher for several years on Instagram prior to my surgery, and learned so much from her detailed explanations about various aspects of the surgical procedures, what to expect on the day, recovery, etc. I had complete trust, felt safe, felt listened to. I also appreciate the follow-ups, and answers to all my questions. The support, warmth, care is top notch!

    Gill B.

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    Dr. Gallagher and her whole team, from Neasa to Daryl Ann and everyone else in between, are absolutely fantastic, kind hearted, hard working people. Dr. Gallagher truly amazed me and I’m so grateful to have had her on my team.

    I was able to get keyhole top surgery about three weeks ago and I’m loving my results already! I’m muscular and heavier set as well but always had a smaller chest, and I’m so glad Dr. Gallagher was the one who could do this for me.

    Right now I am still experiencing swelling, but I am using compression dressings every day, throughout the day which helps tons! I know that when the swelling subsides months from now, and everything is “back to normal”, I am going to love even more what I see in the mirror because I can finally see me.

    Morgan F.

  • Dr. Gallagher, wearing a surgical cap and mask, is shown from the back of the head and shoulder, dressed in a blue surgical gown, looking down toward a bright operating area.

    So glad I found Dr. Gallagher. I would not have elected to pursue my surgery had I not found a qualified and competent medical provider that I felt I could trust and have confidence in their ability to offer a high-quality, low-risk result. As a result of my initial contacts and consultations with Gallagher Plastic Surgery practice, I was willing to pursue my desired surgery and even travel half-way across the country to their offices. I’m so glad I did. The results are outstanding, more than I even anticipated. This was the 3rd practice I had dealt with and so I was learning what to look for and knew Dr. Gallagher was a good fit. The medical expertise and professionalism are what I based my decision on to proceed. They were calmly confident for a reason. I realized at the surgery event and through to the 3 week post-op checkin the excellence in their personal care (bed side manner). The office and Dr. Gallagher communicated very well. Everything went smoothly and as planned. As nervous as I was about an unnecessary surgery, Dr. Gallagher and her team were able to build enough trust that I was able to receive a very beneficial result.

    Tim F.

  • Dr. Gallagher (left), in a white lab coat, and a blonde patient (right), in a blue patterned hospital gown, smile and look up at the camera. The patient is holding up a peace sign with one hand. A piece of art with the colors of the transgender flag is visible on the wall behind them.

    Dr. Gallagher and her team are the absolute best! She completed my brachioplasty on Tuesday and when I saw the initial results at my post op appointment two days later I literally had tears of joy streaming down my face. My weight loss journey has been a road of many ups and downs, and I was so nervous about whether this surgery could even work for me. Even with the swelling that is normal after brachioplasty, there is an enormous difference, and I am still in disbelief that even this early on, my arms look this great. My husband was even in disbelief, and we’re so excited to see what I’ll look like in two weeks time. Dr. Gallagher is so kind and patient, and walked me through all of the phases of healing/expectations, and was great to call and check in. If you are looking for a highly skilled surgeon that will give you optimal results along with a compassionate approach, it is well worth your time and money to consider a consultation with her. I am forever thankful for her and for her team! This is life changing for me. Thank you, Dr. Gallagher! I appreciate you so much!

    Melissa E.

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