Why Young Women Shouldn't Have the Upper Lip Lift - Dr. Anthony Youn

[@fennecing]

My lip lift didn’t leave noticeable scarring HOWEVER I think it’s very good that Dr. Youn is sharing the possible negative outcomes of this surgery. It’s always nice to see a plastic surgeon talk not just about the benefits, but also the limits of certain procedures.

[@santouchesantouche2873]

Pics or it didn't happen

[@farahghandour4814]

How old are you if i may ask?

[@realtruth3762]

Could you please mention your doctor? 🙏

[@anovosedlik]

Hey there! I'm hoping you could give me your opinion on getting a lip lift. I'm just about 30, and I don't have a really long philtrum (distance between nose base and upper lip), but I do have mild smile asymmetry. One corner of my mouth turns up, and the other side slightly turns down when I smile. Do you know if a lip lift can correct an asymmetrical smile? Also, were you pleased with you lip lift? Was recovery difficult?

[@judas1523]

thats because this quack of a doctor is talking about how it was done in the 80s...

[@lorib360]

I am so happy that I grew up without knowing, or caring about the distance between my nose and upper lip. Life was better pre-Kardashians.

[@emmakatemiddleton]

Agreed, 100%

[@msbrt8638]

I had no choice but to care even pre kardashians due to being bullied about it all through high school and beyond...

[@lorib360]

@@msbrt8638 Wow - I can't believe how mean people can be. I'm glad surgery was able to help you (if you had it)! I'm not anti-surgery - it just feels that beauty standards are so artificial now - the only way that they can be attained is through surgery.

[@msbrt8638]

@@lorib360 thanks- haven't got it done yet but after my braces are off I'm hoping to get a consultation for a lip lift next year 😊been looking into the procedure since 2004!!

[@Bribri90]

Me too , I was tiny lips and I’m not tripping 🤣

[@oyku3204]

doctor. it’s not even sure i’m gonna see my 60’s

[@LorryHill]

I had a lip lift in my mid 20’s and it’s exactly as you said; the scar was very obvious; still is today! I like the shortened lip though . Is it possible to get the scar revised?

[@drkstrnd]

I'd just use make up

[@microbito66]

You should try deep or dual Co2 laser on it!

[@shoshog4647]

Lorry Hill i came from your video to search more into it lol please make an update ❤️

[@jexikavindictive]

You two should collab!

[@f0repl4y]

Lorry, I saw your before and after, you look great with your lip lift. Try to use Mederma to see if it helped with scars. Mederma helped make my acne scar less noticeable.

[@mmmmmmmmaria]

i wouldn't care that much about the scar. having an upper lip long enough to be in the male range, that also gives me a ducky lip shape and 0 upper teeth show bothers me much more than a potential scar.

[@suneblommie4549]

You might want to try getting a botox lip flip first and see if that gives you a result you like

[@mmmmmmmmaria]

@@suneblommie4549 when someone has zero upper teeth show in any circumstances a botox flip won't help. upper lip length is somewhat of a sex characteristic, i was born female but my lip among other things makes me look distinctly like a man. however i'm considering some botox in my levator labii so that the filler i'm getting while saving up for surgery doesn't migrate

[@XCN-lw6jh]

That's exactly my case too! Those damn upper teeth won't show for dear life! It's incredible. I think lip lift is a great alternative to a more serious procédure, like maxilofacial surgery.

[@mmmmmmmmaria]

@@XCN-lw6jh you're right, it's a great little surgery with none of the risks or recovery troubles of jaw surgery. and jaw surgery isn't even required in most cases, some people just have long ass upper lips lol

[@l9kl294]

M E Dont worry so much about looking perfectly female. If Kylie Jenner said she was trans, people would probably say it was obvious.

[@aleksap5459]

I want a lip lift not so much for a fuller upper lip (though that’s useful) but because my philtrum is long and angled awkwardly...

[@msbrt8638]

Same

[@babypie777]

same🥺

[@3oxiarchi]

same, i’m black so my lips are big enough but my philtrum makes me look like the cart titan lmao

[@popcornistorturedcorn]

@@3oxiarchi LMAO that comparison got me good

[@ohoney4698]

@@3oxiarchi IM SCREAMING

[@DavidLCangelloMDFACSNewYork]

I've only seen a few of your videos but I love what you do. I'm one of the few surgeons that I know that won't sell things to people that aren't good for them or that don't work. I like that you shed light on these things. So many plastic surgeons and other people doing cosmetic procedures will do anything on patients whether it works or not just for the sake of making money. I just can't bring myself to practicing like that. It's still medicine even if cosmetic medicine. We owe it to people not to take advantage of them.

[@leefrancis007]

I had a lip lift at 22 and the scar is undetectable

[@Viol9taMar]

Lee Francis “The horrible idea” it’s because they won’t need fillers anymore!!! So less money for you Dr Asshole!

[@LillyB_RN]

Do you regret anything about the surgery? I'm thinking about doing it. It's more natural looking than fillers which create the "duck" look.

[@leefrancis007]

@@LillyB_RN no regrets, cant see the scar and it did help lift my lip. fillers project out which looks fake where as lift mimics a natural full lip.

[@estera.g4850]

@@leefrancis007 How much the surgery cost? I'm planning to get one, but I'm very young, I'm scared of something going wrong.

[@leefrancis007]

@@estera.g4850 It was about $6,000

[@mistypuffs]

Watching your videos at 43 makes me very relieved not to have been able to afford all the plastic surgery I thought I needed. I’d be a mess :( I’ll stick to non invasive procedures and a good skincare routine - thank you Dr. Youn ✌🏻👏🏻🏆

[@debbielockhart7762]

Good surgeons can give amazing results. Don't be fooled into thinking that there aren't great surgeons for every procedure. You need to do your research just like anything important in life.

[@raynaharvey1979]

You wouldn't be a mess with the right surgeons, but ok.

[@michelem7786]

Hopefully Young has done a video about why all women should avoid lip fillers. Almost nothing worse a woman can do for themselves, especially over time -- both young and old. A stretched-out long upper lip with no tooth show is the end result of every lip filler job. Even young patients who undergo filler are negatively impacted with much less tooth show. It is a very aging procedure. Bullhorn lift is much better and I've never seen bad scars -- barely detectable.

[@Bojanna7]

Can you tell me the name of that video

[@divinusluciferase3892]

@@DoctorYoun Yes, but she's right about the long upper lift effect of lip fillers - I had them, that's why I stopped. Long philtrum, protruded upper duck lip (which anyone can tell is injected), upper teeth no longer showing - these results are very aging! Like any procedure, there are risks ( a true statement but a favourite cop-out of every surgeon including you) but it can be reduced if the doctor is board certified, has performed it plenty and has excellent results to show for it. So yeah, not buying your advise.

[@Kaj319]

@@divinusluciferase3892 "not buying" his advice! Nobody asked you to, he's giving it for free LOL!

[@ellenn]

Michele M he also has a video now discussing why young women in their 20’s should avoid lip filler

[@c.l.s.9954]

This video is a bit meaningless without any pictures of scars... Something that seems a big deal to one person might not be to another...

[@LorryHill]

My scar is visible unfortunately

[@pjlav6304]

Yup I have yet to see or hear of a bad review/regret from getting a lip lift...

[@bustamovehaha]

M S does it help you sleep at night believing you know jackshit about other people? Lmao

[@MorganBF1]

M S he’s made a video about how young people shouldn’t get filler though 🤷🏽‍♀️ filler moves around a lot.

[@mileahluckman4602]

Lorry Hill surgery techniques have improved since you got your lip lift i watched your video before this and you said you got it early 2000

[@santouchesantouche2873]

The techniques have improved a lot. Muscles were cut back in the day but not now...

[@santouchesantouche2873]

@@yas1006 yes. And also a quicker recovery.

[@diae7423]

there are 2 methods: muscle and skin and skin only. Muscle and skin lasts longer. Everything depends on the skill of the surgeon and the patient's unique physiology.

[@murielredondo1261]

@@diae7423 wouldn't the skin and muscle one make you look weird when you talk?

[@Laura-in1xg]

@@murielredondo1261 yes, but there's that option anyway

[@aude2093]

@@diae7423 there's actually the smas layer one as well!

[@tammyduke4213]

Dr Youn, I had a lip lift last July and yes there is a scar. It was concerning to me at first. But 8-9 months now, I love it and my scar is not bad at all. I haven’t had one person ask or notice the scar. I don’t wear makeup everyday but when I do, it’s totally gone. When I don’t only I know it’s there. I don’t regret it. I would do it again. The only thing and I pretty much knew already that I would only get a lift pretty much at the Cupid’s bow. Knowing I would still want fuller on sides. So I still get all filled out not much on sides and it looks so much more prettier with the lift in the center. Although I had normal size lips. I just liked the idea of the shorter distance from nose to lip and it looks more youthful. Also the little filler I get to round out my whole upper lip is so much more natural. I use peels , AHA’s BHA’ and retinol so I am working on my scar as time goes by. I think it is very natural but yes there is that scar. Long as the patient knows the get this you get that. Then the patient knows to expect it. Then take very good care of the incision and as time goes by use peels and other exfoliating products that help renew the skin. I’m very happy with mine but also I’m older over 50. I do agree I would not do or recommend on a young person!! No one knows just how that scar will heal. That is the downside. Also the patient needs to know it only lifts right at Cupid’s bow. I thought hard on the real finished look. I knew the lift would not give me 100% full top lip. I really agree with you on younger people doing this. Good advice

[@becx329]

Who did you go to?

[@tammyduke4213]

@@becx329 I’m in Alabama.

[@marouekhaled98]

Co2 laser would help with scaring ..look into laser scar removal

[@noelleirina5628]

So many people in this comment section think they know more than a surgeon because they did some googling...you need to sit down

[@MsMoonDragoon]

Hes not an actual surgeon hes a "holistic doctor" wich is in the same boat as mlm oils and old chinese medicine. Aka its bullshit. YOU need to sit down.

[@animeslumber]

@@MsMoonDragoon The word holistic doesn't necessarily equate to "bullshit". Holistic basically means that he takes into account all aspects of a person before coming up with a treatment plan.

[@ellenn]

Blood Doll he’s still a plastic surgeon, he just focuses more on a natural look with less unnecessary surgery😊

[@johns3937]

ive had it done and there's no scaring... this guy is full of shit. just because he sucks doesnt mean all surgeons suck

[@Laura-in1xg]

@@MsMoonDragoon YOU NEED TO SIT DOWN, you apparently just watched this video before making assumptions, he's a board certified plastic surgeon, he implement also holistic approach to everything but it doesn't mean he's in MLM and old Chinese medicine, if you really know nothing about this surgeon you really need to sit down like right now

[@BunniBeshara]

For me, a scar is better than the negative self esteem I have from having a longer upper (NTM thin) lip at such a young age. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ also I have a septum ring and wear makeup anyway so the scar wouldn’t be as noticeable. Also, I’d rather feel my best in my youth than polishing a turd in my 60s lmao

[@jlc5271]

Same, I'm a guy so arent gonna use make up, but my upper lip is really thin. Not really looking seriously at this tho yet

[@mms09]

“Polishing a turd” Bahaha I’ll have to use this expression LOL

[@brunettemouse3265]

This is how I feel as well. Like yeah, there will be a scar, but I look ugly so it might be worth it

[@chickenbvtt]

yeah i have redness around my nose and my long philtrum makes me look like i'm from whoville, what harm is a scar gonna do to my already damaged self esteem? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@denorakuschel2473]

I have had several procedures by a Plastic Surgeon and all turned out perfectly, no complications. However, I have seen a recipient of this surgery, done by a good surgeon and it looked terrible. I shall continue to draw on my lips, thank you for this informative video. I wish you could show pics, both good and bad.

[@OceanluvOC]

KZbinr Brianna Stanko just had this lip procedure and it looks great! No scarring at all. She is 40 years old. She did a video with her doctor on it.

[@lifeismusic5529]

She’s not in her 20s tho.

[@N0N4M30]

@@lifeismusic5529 what this doctor is saying is BS because younger skin heals way quicker and better than older skin it’s simple anatomy lol but yea go do you

[@debbielockhart7762]

@@N0N4M30 Actually you have zero clue what you are talking about. I have watched several videos by plastic surgeons who have said that younger skin can form worse scars. I'll take their word over yours.

[@afmx4228]

Thank god I found this video before I did this surgery 😭

[@melz6625]

Wow I had this procedure without knowing. As a side effect of my revision nose surgery. I had a deviated septum surgery at 18 but that insurance payed simple nose-throat-ear doctor didn’t give a shit. Years later it became obvious he botched me. He had removed the tip of my septum making my nose droop like a trunk because it was unsupported. I got a revision by a proper plastic surgeon and he ended up not taking knew cartilage from my rip but making my nose simply shorter. I healed very badly on this on the inside of my septum because my skin is very thin. So it took years to realize that my mouth no longer closes when rested. It is really annoying. I don’t understand why people would willingly do this surgery. I literally had lip filler for a while to try and make my mouth look more closed but it didn’t work.

[@lsteven8443]

Did you do your first rhinoplasty in Turkey?

[@melz6625]

Jan Klaas nope. In Germany in my hometown. It was done by a ears-nose-throat doctor and payed by our public insurance. He was a douchebag personally as well, very arrogant and I was too scared as a teen to object. Second one was done by a local plastic surgeon specializing on noses, this time I payed myself.

[@melz6625]

Jan Klaas Is Turkey known for botched surgeries?

[@lsteven8443]

@@melz6625 @Mel Z no they can make very beautiful and "effective" noses but there are so many doctors who do rhinoplasties there and i also want to do mine by a nose-throat-ear doctor because some plastic surgeons can make the noses of the clients a little too small. But because you said that you have a bad experience with a nose-throat -ear doctor im extra scared. Im also sorry for your bad experience. (sorry for my bad english btw).

[@melz6625]

Jan Klaas Completely understand. Noses are actually quite tricky. Many resist being straightened and just go crooked anyway again. But with the skin inside being soo sensitive, every new surgery increases the chance of complication like some can have perpetual runny noses or like me I have nosebleeds every day. The nose now is quite small but it is a consequence from the first doctor taking out the entire cartilage from my nose tip, making it droop like an elephant trunk after a year or two. The plastic surgeon fixed it, made it straight but didn’t use extra rib bone to make it longer so the nose now is shorter than my already short nose (think Britney Spears original nose). I recommend a consultation and really seeing if you vibe with the doctor. If the vibe is off, don’t shy away from seeing another doctor. A nose-ear-throat doctor might not do too many actual surgeries on noses but a specialized plastic surgeon who is known for his noses does them all day long. That is why I personally prefer them. He should just be conservative in not doing old Hollywood or Persian surgery noses, you can check that out on their websites I’m sure.

[@sylvia1466]

How times have changed! I remember when big lips were thought to be ugly. Anyways, it’s nice to enjoy my natural full lips without prejudices now

[@smitha5022]

That and big asses...lol...never thought I would see the day when women would actually inject fat INTO their buttcheeks to look like their wearing loaded diapers. SMH

[@kells8241]

Smith A right I remember being little and everyone making fun of my lips now I’m 17 & those same class mates are getting filler

[@l-em5526]

Smith A ... Loaded diapers 🤣😂🤣 I’ve certainly had that same thought but always kept it to myself lol

[@stephq4008]

yes!!! I was told I had gorilla lips back then! Now everyone asks me if I got lip injections and want my lips. Like hello...

[@007nadineL]

Some big lips look ok and some still look ugly

[@fuzzystatic949]

Got to love the beauty standards these days

[@jadearchibald9093]

This is the second cosmetic surgery dr youn has talked me out of!!! First face threads and now this!

[@thetruth8053]

this surgical method has other, much more serious disadvantages that were not mentioned... 1) the patient feels an unpleasant pull under the nose forever......2) it exposes the teeth more, which does not suit everyone (especially if you have an overbite on the upper teeth) ... 3) the corners of the mouth remain down, so that your lips will look droopy and saddy (another surgery to lift the corners of the mouth is often necessary) ...;)

[@ilyasakhundzada6604]

Dear Colleague! Thank you very much for this educatory and wise video! Finally I could find like minded doctor who really cares about patients. Unfortunately in my country this operation is promoted beyond all standarts. I ask you permisson to add subtitles in Azerbaijani so that people of my country (Azerbaijan) could also be informed about disastrous results of this trned. Thank you above!

[@FreeWeho]

After my LL, the scar healed to 50% visible. After 6 laser sessions over a year scar is 10% visible and further maturing. It’s Easy to cover with makeup but still detectable to my own eye!

[@MaiMai-ys4yg]

William Seegmiller would you say the nose appeared wider?

[@roachspray]

Did it affect the amount of nostril show by any chance?

[@stylerumor]

I’m 35 and I had a lip lift last year, you can’t see my scar 🤷‍♂️

[@mrsxierox9]

Did you notice if it pulled your nose/nostrils downward?

[@bela2910]

Hi lovely, I would love if you could share your experience and before/after pictures if possible x

[@stylerumor]

H. L. It didnt in my case it actually improved my nose a little bit

[@LorryHill]

Bela you can see my scar in my video too; in case you’re interested.

[@TheBoots72]

@@armenali9914 looool

[@ivana6958]

I read that there are different methods for a lip lift and that the best is when the lip muscle is also pulled up along with the skin removal. As I remember from that article is that just removal of skin will cause it to stretch in time and upper lip will return to its old position.

[@wUrmsalad]

I’m so grateful you give such honest feedback on these procedures. I’d rather have an upper lip that doesn’t quite match my bottom than risk a very visible scar or a keloid.

[@sekhelt]

There's no case of keloid with this particularly surgery in medical history. Also the scar can be treated after the surgery and some doctors can also cut the scar after some months of the procedure, this leads to a even thinner scar. I think that considering the pros and cons of lip fillers, botox and lip lift the last one is the best option in my humble opinion

[@jessicavirguez8439]

0:00 that smile! 😂

[@jellybelly111]

me when I smile for my yearbook photos

[@Underyourbedeyes]

hahahaha

[@marishasveganworld2240]

😂

[@keirapatton5742]

tbh the scar is worth it my upper teeth arent even visible when i smile

[@Paintkillerify]

Lucky you as you can go on with the lip lift surgery. For me, my lip is naturally lift which means my upper front teeth is showing obviously. I cannot even close my lips at rest unless i forced it to close plus a strain at the chin :(

[@yojjjyoj1116]

I still want it though thank God for makeup to hide the scar

[@bentalei9833]

Dr Youn I respect and enjoy your educational videos but unfortunately you may have missed the updates on this procedure. This video is a great warning if people were still doing lip lifts like they were in 2003, and sadly many are, but what popularized the lip lift was the modified or deep plane upper lip lift. You’re in essence comparing the issues seen in smas plication facelifts to deep plane facelifts which are unarguably more natural and substantial in their change. I have an article you can read to update your views of the lip lift. I still appreciate your warning as many surgeons are still using the antiquated techniques you’re describing, but as a young doctor I assume you would want to get a better understanding of why scarring occurs in these surgeries regardless of age. With respect. Ben

[@MaiMai-ys4yg]

Ben Talei so is he wrong in saying a lip lift would widen the nose?

[@bentalei9833]

Mai Mai classic lip lifts would. There have been major advances in the past 6 years

[@Sathyaana]

You menciones the article but didn’t put here it’s link. Could you, please?

[@orla-g3n]

you are very right all the women i have seen who got lip lift have this stiff upper lip and it looks like the nose is pulling the lip up and it has no natural look to it, i think i will wait a few more years before i get it done, they look good in pictures but when they speak it looks weird

[@missfortune8553]

I’ll take a scar to help my self esteem over feeling ugly. 🤷🏻‍♀️ If only I wasn’t poor.

[@EB-wl9st]

I had it about a year ago and my scar is almost invisible. I'm glad I had it.

[@MaiMai-ys4yg]

I just got my done two days ago . I removed 7mm and love the results so far! In a year did you notice much of a difference once the swelling is gone? I hope it’s not much of a difference

[@Angel-vb7bb]

I did the lip filler thing & I was trying to explain to the lady y. I wanted to somewhat shorten the distance between my nose & top lip. She was like umm no that’s not going to work ☠️☠️ so I’m back here considering the cons & if I should go through with it. I’m 22

[@politereminder6284]

You don't need that you pretty young thing. Please don't let your ideas of beauty get shaped by social media influencers. I wish you joy and self acceptance. 🙌

[@stargazerlily8451]

I would love the look of a lip lift, but I’m too afraid of eventually becoming a mouth breather 😟

[@10418]

How

[@macobats]

This is good to know. I wish you could have posted some pics of bad scarring. I had two lip lifts. One in my forties and one in late 50's. The first one created a stiffness at the scar so when I smiled I had a funny crease. The second one the doctor was able to cut that out. I do not have a visible scar but I will say if you have a shorter nose or a decent amount of nasal show, the nostrils tend to pull down a little and make more nasal show. You should discuss that possibility with your surgeon.

[@dfinite1111]

Appreciate you sharing your knowledge experience and professional opinions!

[@suneblommie4549]

What's your opinion botox lip flips?

[@mesozoicperiodvlogs8323]

DR. Youn is a very good surgeon, he tries to give people the best advice to help them not just to make money!

[@shanna3148]

What exactly would constitute a "young woman" exactly? I am 40 but look deceptively young because I have a connective tissue disorder that basically prevents wrinkles for me. I appear closer to late 20s in age according to my friends. One sign of aging I haven't missed is a thinning upper lip (especially as a fair skinned red head who's lost lip coloration with age as well)

[@JJ33438]

You always give such good info. thank you.

[@JTT220]

Don't do it!!! They took too many mm on mine and I look like a freak... now trying to find a doctor who can fix me. Crying 😢

[@zsuzsuspetals]

look at the work of Dr Ben Talei in Beverly Hills. The before and afters are amazing. I think people just need to find a doctor who really knows what they are doing.

[@TanyaVuia]

He’s one of the best

[@braunwynd.16]

Doctor, I have to ask you this honest question. Although I agree with you on 99.9% of what you’ve mentioned in this video, including what you’ve mentioned in regard to collagen being vibrant during the youthful years. Then what would you say to the women that get breast implants, as well as other cosmetic surgeries. Can they also develop blunt/pronounced scars?

[@trinatang4022]

Thanks for sharing. I appreciate doctors like you and appreciate your honesty👍😊

[@eleanorr2928]

My scar is pretty much invisible and I only had 4mms removed. It made my face more balanced

[@Haddasa]

Can you move your upper lip when you talk?

[@eleanorr2928]

@@Haddasa yes. Was stiff when smiling and laughing for about 4 to 6 weeks. I had a skin only lip lift with 4mms removed so might be different for others

[@Dimps567]

Who was your doctor if you don't mind me asking? I'm looking for a good one now.

[@roachspray]

Did it stretch ur nasal base out? As in were the nostrils more visible?

[@pickardchloe6950]

I felt like there was going to be another reason why this surgery would be bad. Doesn’t every surgery have a scar?? Also, most people are aware of whether or not they are prone to keloid scarring by their 20’s

[@MaiMai-ys4yg]

Pickard Chloe period!

[@ShaniOnSinai]

A dr refused to do a lip lift when I was 28, now I’m 40 and you cannot see my teeth when I talk so I have to smile

[@augusto7681]

@Light in the Piazza Because that a natural thing

[@augusto7681]

@Light in the Piazza I am just saying that is normal while talking show a little of teeth

[@augusto7681]

@Light in the Piazza yeah it depends on the word because the muscle is moving. But when the person doesn't show any teeth is also strange

[@keenkeenli5683]

I like you Dr Anthony, cause you speak the truth.

[@Blondie727]

You mentioned 60’s/70’s & 20’s/30’s but what about people in their 40’s/50’s? :/

[@mirsolis4992]

Very informative, you deserve more subs and views

[@anaalvarado6261]

Thanks for being honest!!

[@PenguinKawaii]

I don't agree with Dr.Youn in this one. Both me(23) and my mother got it done and the results are amazing. Also there is no problem with scar on none of us. Its been 4 months since I got it done and my scar is invisible. My nose tip also high so it is not covered by it either. I think it is a very nice prodecure and it really improves your look without making a very dramatic change.

[@lem6645]

Hii how much does it cost you?

[@PenguinKawaii]

@@lem6645 Hey I got it done in Turkey so it costed like 4000 thousand lira for me which equals to 250 dollars. So it depends on your country :)

[@MaiMai-ys4yg]

I just got my done two days ago . I removed 7mm and love the results so far! In a year did you notice much of a difference once the swelling is gone? I hope it’s not much of a difference

[@PenguinKawaii]

@@MaiMai-ys4yg Hey :) Unfourtanetly I liked the look better back then with the swelling. It looked more full and big. Still I love the result. Now it looks more like my old lips but with a better and fuller shape. Maybe your results will be different. I am still very happy that I got it done.

[@Unk-ug7kn]

Hey, I'm 20 and i'm considering doing this but im really scared of scarring and that i wont be able to close my mouth, do you maybe have pictures on ur insta or smth? No pressure ofc (:

[@Pentapus1024]

This dude looks like Jared Kushner's northeast Asian twin.

[@Lauren-xb8gi]

im really depressed over my tiny upper lip... i hate it so much that i literally dont care if i end up damaging myself. :(

[@sdee4918]

Wait till you have money for filler. The easy way out (lip flip) won’t be worth it

[@sdee4918]

But there’s nothing wrong with changing yourself as long as you do know about how to do it safe

[@YachtingPrincess]

Thanks for this!

[@metaspace101]

Thank you Doctor for sharing great insights!

[@Tupsicologamx]

Doctor, i'm 35 and i have a long distance between my lips and nose, i have done filler on my lips, but te problem continues recommend something else for me please

[@ohhellno2380]

So what facial exercises do you have to do for it to be permanent?

[@shrutefarms4741]

OhHellNo why do people always think exercises changes a persons face? 🙄. Yes maybe add more wrinkles and increase lines from repeated flexing of face muscles.

[@MissesWitch]

Actually after a major rhinoplasty I had my lip lifted itself~

[@SundayBlues555]

That's exactly what I was thinking. I was wondering if I got my rhinoplasty, I may not have the lip lift due to the doctor fixing my hanging nose.

[@roachspray]

@@SundayBlues555 ooo is that possible? Im worried that lifting the hanging nose would just show more of my philtrum (space between lip and nose base)

[@SundayBlues555]

@@roachspray I think it depends on whether you have a droopy nose. Everyone's facial structures are different. Once you set up a consultation with a good surgeon, you can mention the width between your lip and they will let you know what they think. I went for a consultation last month. Lip lifts aren't his specialty, so he doesn't do them and he doesn't suggest women to. He suggests if patients are concern with the width, that lip fillers are the best option.

[@cathyvice1971]

Spider-Man’s aunt would have been a good candidate....that’s the thought process of a future cosmetic surgeon!!

[@Destinyofhearts]

Couldn’t you use microneedling rf and lasers to help with it?

[@justsonya8196]

If you Lip blush, possibly

[@SergioGarcia-pm9ns]

What about 50. I’m 47 & thinking about getting one & what if u have laser on scarafter

[@이냥냥-f7k]

I appreciate your caring davice and useful information to alert the side effect of that procedure. It made me realize again that surgery is not magical treatment which solve all problems of mine without any flaws.

[@sandrag.mcalister3308]

Thank you, Dr. Youn.... again great information, and very much appreciated!

[@svetlanavasic]

Great oppinion👏

[@nela7542]

I've had a lip lift at 25 and have zero regrets. I do have a visible scar if you go up close, but it's white and quite even, so with make up on its barely visible. I am very pale though, I don't know how that scar would look on someone with more pigment. The scar sits right in the edge between nose and upper lip, so it's also kind of hidden by the nose, unless you tend to have a very upturned nose that exposes lot of that area I think the scarring is fine.

[@MaiMai-ys4yg]

I just got my done two days ago . I removed 7mm and love the results so far! In a year did you notice much of a difference once the swelling is gone? I hope it’s not much of a difference

[@lunar6162]

You are simply Thee Best on here. Genuine. Intelligent.Appealing to the REAL in people Not jumping straight to plastic surgery for peace of mind to the patient. More let's try heal the patient and do minimum when possible. Super cool guy. Fore runner of plastic surgery education. Ethical Holistic Plastic surgeon Perfect combination. Thank you

[@katarina5206]

What do you think about russian doll lips procedure? It shapes lips in a specific way but it feels like it might have negative outcomes.

[@corinnameyer5077]

im still doing it

[@sashabagdasarov5133]

LMAOO same dude

[@H000REI]

Filler pulls down the lip and makes it look heavy. Lip lift looks super apealing to me simply because my vermilion border is super flat and undefined despite having decent volume to my top lip.. I want that slight roll and definition not crazy big lips @anthony youn, md how do I achieve that?

[@jodirook71]

I am 49 and the only reason I have not had it yet is COVID19 - Convince me Doc I have a scar on my upper lip that comes from a Father giving a child of just over a year old a lit sparkler for a photo, of course, babies put things in the mouth and the fire stick went up to my left nostril and runs alongside my cupids bow. At this age, I have lots of scars - and I feel like a bullhorn lip lift with a neck lift is all I need. No full facelift. Maybe at 70?

[@milkyway_939]

Is it possible to lift only the middle part and have a smaller scar?

[@videomanic411]

So can you put filller in that area to lift the lip and if so what kind - can u do a follow up

[@dramachannelresearch1964]

Dr. Anthony Youn could you make a video explaining a lip lip with filler? Ty

[@NatashaRoma33]

@@DoctorYoun how about fat grafting? and how long it last? Thank you.

[@theearthling8178]

Dr. Anthony! Do you think a lip filler will be better instead?

[@londonsheraton1]

I did my lip lift as a part of my FFS ten years ago, and I’m very happy with my lips. Sure, there is a scar, but it’s not super obvious if you are not extremely close. Besides, I wear my scars with pride; they are a part of me and my story. 😌

[@MaiMai-ys4yg]

London Jean Semberg would you say it made nose appear wider? Also does it make face appear less longer?

[@brittanyb.6976]

I’m imagining the scars I have from being 19 and falling that are not visible - would be under my nose.. ugh that’d be horrible but I really want this done..

[@elleyi1775]

I had it done about a month ago by Dr. Mascaro in Florida and I'm 21! I'm Asian, and he said that Asians tend to scar the worst because of how thick our skin is, but quite literally no one has noticed the scar at all. The area around my nose is still a little red, but the incision looks great. You can't tell unless you really look for the scar - and it's only been a month so far.

[@doughboi007]

What is the ideal philtrum length for males? I read it is about 15mm for men.

[@KT8702]

I haven't seen one result that looks good. To be honest, it all looks like they've had a cleft lip repair surgery.

[@user-cs1xz]

thank you SO much for speaking on this!!!

[@mnkmnknyk7870]

Hi Dr how about at my 40th?

[@katharina1439]

Yes! Good question. 👌🏻I want it done at 40 as well

[@shristippardesi5014]

I have thin lips and people in our family make fun of me they take my lips as a joke. I was very confident about my features because i feel i am beautiful in and out and out of my family people appreciate that. But that comments from my such family members disturbed me so much that now i want to make my lips thick.

[@jefflaniajiffy3375]

Thanks, doc

[@lindadangu2683]

Thank you so much!!!nHowcan you otherwise make the teeth more visible without a lip lift? I am 34 now and it bothers me soo much.

[@t.a9638]

I am turning 34 on 3rd December and I have exact same problem :(

[@lucasley20]

I learned that older people scar better than younger people. I am about ready to have a bit of a nip and tuck at 55!

[@Crazylust]

How long does the stiffness/tightness/numbness completely dissipates?

[@LiveWelll]

question: Will that scar over time stretch out vertically with all the mouth movement and age?

[@jenpw1525]

Do they have a threading procedure available for a lip lift yet? I don’t want a permanent scar but I still want my lip lifted.

[@Its_like_the_T-Rex]

I have a slightly asymmetrical lip and I thought a minor lift could help. Guess not. I don't want lip fillers (my lips are a nice size), so what would you recommend? In my 30's.

[@dimplemonsterakadimplemonb3118]

But one can always use scar correction after?

[@Andypandieful]

Saw it on another channel. Dear god it looks so artificial. Especially from the side view. She mentioned that she gets asked about that scar too. That it widened her nasal alar area. Can you cover the z lip lift? Complications and how to fix.

[@disgrace7441]

my smile is too ugly so i’m planning to get it with a closed rhinoplasty i’ve been getting lip fillers since i was 16 and i’m 18 now

[@ibexibex]

Isn't it the same scar as a rinoplasty (I know there's 2 types of rinoplasty, but I'm talking about the big scar)?

[@gia9551]

Tbh I still want it and don’t care about the scar. My philtrum is stupid long. I would look really dumb with lip fillers and a long ass philtrum.

[@aude2093]

What do you think about v to y lip plasty to enlarge the red part of the upper lip?

[@bastet8953]

Hello dr young, can you do a video on a vy lip lift…?

[@brookemeisel5384]

Do you think facial exercise actual combats longer philtrums?

[@TheBoots72]

I do feel with the improved techniques a lip lift often looks way more natural than the ridiculous sausage or duck lips with fillers. Also using lipfillers for the rest of your life , putting stuff in your face which they now found out doesn't always dissolves and and even travels ( watch Victorian cosmetic institute here on YT he talks about this another doctor besides Dr Youn i like to watch) doesn't sound safe to me either.

[@ellenn]

TheBoots72 I agree, I’m on the same page where I don’t like the overfilled look. He has a video explaining the downfalls of lip filler in young women too. I think I’m going to wait a few years and still get a lip lift because I don’t want to get filler for the rest of my life

[@TheBoots72]

@@ellenn Yes they did research about the filler itself but apparently they never researched what it does in your body or what happens if not all of the filler dissolves. Also a lip lift gives a more upturned look, like natural plump lips look like.Instead of that weird pout lip.On top of that fillers usually don't last anything close to a year it's more like 4/5 months.So you have to do it at least twice a year.

[@ellenn]

@@TheBoots72 Yeah for sure! I don't think there's been enough long term research on it which is concerning as well