Restore youthful balance and definition to your lips with expert lip enhancement by David Isaacs, MD, our expert dual-fellowship trained facial plastic and oculoplastic surgeon. Whether you’re concerned about lip thinning, a long philtrum, upper lip elongation, or an overfilled appearance from past treatments, Dr. Isaacs offers tailored solutions to enhance your natural features.
Restore Balance and Volume to Your Lips
Lip enhancement addresses the aesthetic and structural changes that occur in the lips and surrounding areas with age. As facial aging progresses, the lips lose volume, the philtrum (the groove between the nose and upper lip) elongates, and the upper lip may begin to sag, obscuring the teeth and contributing to an older appearance. Even in younger individuals, a naturally thin upper lip or long philtrum can affect overall facial harmony.
Lip enhancement refers to a range of surgical and nonsurgical treatments that aim to rejuvenate or reshape the lips. Dr. Isaacs specializes in advanced lip enhancement techniques, such as the subnasal upper lip lift to redefine the lip contour without relying on repeated injections. He also performs revision lip lift surgery, filler dissolution and recontouring, lower lip enhancement with fat grafting or fillers, and various surgical techniques to improve symmetry and definition.
Lip Enhancement Treats:
- Loss of upper lip volume and definition
- Elongation of the philtrum with age
- Upper lip covering the teeth when smiling
- Thin or under-projected upper or lower lips
- Imbalance between the upper and lower lips
- Asymmetry or poor results from previous lip surgery
- Overfilled or lumpy appearance from past fillers
Dr. Isaacs’ Approach to Lip Enhancement
Dr. Isaacs takes a highly individualized approach to lip enhancement, combining advanced surgical techniques with artistic precision to restore youthful balance and harmony to the lips. He tailors each procedure based on your anatomy, previous treatments, and desired aesthetic goals. His holistic strategy often includes addressing both the upper and lower lips to achieve natural, elegant results that enhance the entire perioral region.
Subnasal Upper Lip Lift
Dr. Isaacs specializes in the subnasal upper lip lift, which shortens the philtrum and rotates the upper lip upward and outward for a more youthful appearance. The incision is carefully hidden beneath the base of the nose, and meticulous closure techniques ensure minimal scarring and allow for natural movement. This lift exposes more of the upper teeth, restores lip volume without fillers, and improves the balance between the upper and lower lips. The procedure takes under an hour and is performed under local anesthesia.
Revision Lip Lift Surgery
For patients who are unhappy with the results of a lip lift, Dr. Isaacs offers advanced revision techniques. Common issues he corrects include over-lifting the center of the lip, neglecting the lateral segments, or visible scarring from previous surgeries. Using his expertise in complex reconstructive surgery, he restores symmetry, refines contours, and conceals or revises old scars. His careful and conservative approach ensures improved harmony and more aesthetically pleasing outcomes, even in challenging revision cases.
Filler Dissolution and Recontouring
Many patients come to Dr. Isaacs with residual filler from previous injections, sometimes placed years prior. These fillers can often persist in the lips, leading to uneven texture, asymmetry, or an unnatural appearance. Dr. Isaacs uses specialized enzymatic techniques to dissolve old filler and reestablish a smooth foundation. This is often a crucial step before performing a lip lift or recontouring procedure, ensuring that the final result is balanced, natural, and refined.
Lower Lip Enhancement
To complement upper lip enhancement, Dr. Isaacs may also recommend subtle lower lip augmentation using hyaluronic acid fillers or fat grafting. This helps maintain proportionality between the upper and lower lips and enhances overall facial harmony. He evaluates each patient’s anatomy and aesthetic goals to determine if lower lip enhancement is necessary, ensuring the final outcome looks natural.
Schedule Your Consultation
David Isaacs, MD, is a dual-fellowship trained oculofacial plastic and facial reconstructive surgeon renowned for his artistry and precision in lip enhancement procedures. Whether you’re seeking subtle rejuvenation, a long-term alternative to fillers, or revision of a lip lift, Dr. Isaacs customizes each treatment to your unique anatomy and goals. His expertise in surgical and nonsurgical techniques ensures beautiful outcomes for patients of all ages. Schedule your consultation to explore your lip enhancement options in Beverly Hills.
