Name
#44 Lower lip lift – a permanent alternative to dermal fillers for enhanced vermillion show
Content Presented On Behalf Of:
Army
Session Type
Poster
Date
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Start Time
5:00 PM
End Time
7:00 PM
Location
Prince Georges Expo Hall E
Focus Areas/Topics
Clinical Care, Trending/Hot Topics or Other not listed
Learning Outcomes
Following this presentation, the participants will be able to appreciate a case report and a 2-year follow up of a Lower Lip Lift in a 57-year-old female, and its benefits as a valuable permanent alternative for enhanced vermillion show. They will be able to learn more about the exact differences between the temporary minimally invasive dermal fillers and the permanent surgical Lower Lip Lift.
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Description

The upper lip lift is a common surgical technique that reduces the space between the nose and the upper lip to accentuate the vermilion border and reveal more of the upper incisors - both features often associated with a youthful appearance. Although the lower lip lift is a less popular approach, it is a plausible procedure for a permanent enhancement of the vermilion show. In contrast, lip fillers are minimally invasive injections - typically consisting of hyaluronic acid - that enhance lip volume and shape without changing their natural anatomical position. The current case report presents the lower lip lift as a permanent alternative to fillers, resulting in a more natural and esthetically appealing outcome that remains stable over a 2-year follow-up period. In summary, a lower lip lift provides a permanent, anatomical increase in vermilion show and lip eversion by repositioning tissue, while dermal fillers offer a temporary, volume-based enhancement of vermilion show without altering lip position. The choice depends on patient anatomy, preference, goals, and tolerance for surgical intervention.