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The Lip Lift Procedure

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                                  (Photo credit: Andrew Frankel ) Lip fillers are one of the most sought-after cosmetic procedures in the U.S. The problem with hyaluronic lip injections is they are temporary lasting only about 4-6 months and around $1,200 each time. You also run the high-risk of the duck lip look. Now, there's a procedure called the lip lift that is becoming a more appropriate procedure aesthetically for many patients that's also permanent.  Why A Lip Lift? A lip lift raises the upper lip so you see more of the pink without injecting any dermal fillers. As we age, our upper lip can become elongated, losing its volume and plumpness. A lip lift will shorten the upper lip area making it appear more curvaceous and volumized. Most people opt for a lip lift to shorten the space between their nose and upper lip for a more aesthetic look. Dermal fillers aren't the best solution when it comes to correcting long philtrum distances. They can only do so much to lift th

Plastic Surgery Trends For 2023

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(Credit: iStock Photos) Cosmetic surgery procedures were on the rise this year and they show no signs of descending in 2023. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there were over 18 million minimally invasive and surgical cosmetic procedures performed in the U.S. in 2018. It will be interesting to see what the new numbers are by the end of this year. Currently, the top 5 cosmetic procedures are: 1. Breast Augmentation 2. Liposuction 3. Rhinoplasty (nose surgery) 4. Eyelid surgery 5. Tummy tuck Body-shaping procedures whether non-invasive or performed with liposuction, will continue to be on the top 5 list throughout 2020. This includes the Brazilian butt lift we see so often along with fat transfer from other areas of the body to the buttocks. The top minimally invasive cosmetic procedures are: 1. Botox (Botulinum toxin) 2. Fillers (Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, etc.) 3. Chemical peel 4. Laser hair removal 5. Microdermabrasion Thanks to the