Once the area is cleaned and numbed, a small strip of skin (and a bit of tissue underneath) is gently removed from beneath your nostrils. After that, your upper lip is carefully repositioned—lifted and rotated upward slightly to reveal more of your natural lip and reduce the space between your nose and lip. The result? A subtle but noticeable enhancement that still looks like you . Don’t worry—your facial expressions won’t be affected. The underlying muscle (called the orbicularis oris) stays untouched, so your smile, speech, and expressions remain completely natural. Then, ultra-fine sutures are used to close the incision, placed strategically under the curve of your nose where any scarring will be virtually invisible.

Afterward, a light dressing might be applied, and you’ll be good to go home shortly after the procedure. You’ll also get detailed aftercare instructions to make recovery as smooth as possible. For example, we’ll let you know how to keep the area clean, what activities to avoid in the first few days, and when to come back for suture removal (usually 5–7 days later). The best part? This quick, safe procedure is highly customizable. It’s not about changing the way you look—it’s about enhancing your natural features and restoring balance to your face. Think of it as a little refresh: you’ll still look like yourself, just subtly more vibrant and confident.