A lip lift in Dallas, TX, with Ricardo A. Meade, MD, can shorten the space between the nose and the upper lip, creating a more youthful, aesthetically balanced appearance.
Dr. Meade will make a delicate incision below the base of the nose and gently lift the upper lip to shorten its span, making it appear more youthful and revealing more of the deep pink, luscious color. The result is a lip that looks rejuvenated and more defined.
Understand that there is no standard age for a lip lift procedure, and that Dr. Meade has helped many children with cleft palates. However, for a lip lift, some people undergo it in their 20s, while others choose it in their 60s or even 70s, when their skin has become more lax or wrinkled.
A lip lift is a surgical procedure that shortens the distance between the nose and the upper lip, creating a fuller, more youthful appearance. This technique carefully refines the lip shape and overall lower facial balance without adding unnecessary volume, avoiding an artificial or overdone appearance.
Dr. Ricardo Meade, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Meade Aesthetic Surgery. He wanted to start a practice so that he could be involved in every step of the patient's care. Listen in as he shares how he was able to do that and introduces you to his practice.
Dr. Ricardo A. Meade is a leading board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon and facial specialist who has been practicing in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area since 2005. His meticulous surgical precision and elevated artistic eye help drive his lip lifts, enabling him to elevate the upper lip with both subtlety and balance. His work is focused on achieving natural-looking, youthful results for patients, helping them bring their visions for themselves to life.
Dr. Meade’s background in performing pro bono surgeries for children born with cleft palate deformities guides his patient-centered philosophy at Meade Aesthetic Surgery. He leads with a listening ear and a compassionate heart, and will customize your procedure to suit your exact goals. Dr. Meade’s work is driven by his commitment to ensuring every patient feels heard and understood under his care.
Many of our Dallas patients incorporate a lip lift into a more comprehensive facial rejuvenation plan. Complementary procedures include the following:
Recovery after your lip lift typically involves mild swelling, bruising, and tightness around the lip area, which should resolve within two weeks. Most patients return to normal daily activities, including desk work, social gatherings, and gentle movement, within one week. You’ll need to avoid wearing makeup around your lip area for up to two weeks following your lip lift.
After your procedure, you’ll receive a list of aftercare instructions from Dr. Meade, which should include the following items:
You’ll return to our Dallas office several times over the coming weeks for follow-up appointments with Dr. Meade. There, he’ll assess your healing progress, remove any remaining sutures, and clear you to engage in impactful activities such as contact sports and strenuous exercise. As residual swelling fades over several weeks, your final results will be revealed and your new lip will take shape.
Lip lifts are surgical procedures that permanently reposition the upper lip into an elevated shape, while lip injections temporarily increase the volume and fullness of your lips for up to 18 months.
Your preparation for a lip lift may include undergoing medical evaluations, adjusting or ceasing certain medications and supplements, abstaining from smoking and alcohol, and maintaining proper hydration. Dr. Meade will review preparation requirements with you during your consultation.
No. A lip lift does not affect your speech or eating and chewing abilities long-term. You may experience temporary tightness or discomfort while eating and drinking after your procedure, but this should resolve within one week.
Lip lifts are short surgical procedures that typically take less than an hour, depending on the complexity of the procedure. You’ll be able to head home the same day.
While some improvements are visible immediately after surgery, your final results may take up to six weeks to appear as residual swelling fades. All scarring will continue to fade over the following months, creating a discreet, enhanced lip shape.
