While the question implies you want to know how to lift your lower lip using muscles, the most common procedure that changes the position of the lip is a surgical lip lift which is used to lift the upper lip. There is no common procedure that lifts the lower lip, however, the below information will describe how an upper lip lift works, since that was what was described in the references.
The Subnasal Bullhorn Method for Lifting the Upper Lip
The subnasal bullhorn method is a surgical procedure used to lift the upper lip. It involves removing skin and tissue from the area between the nose and upper lip, which results in the upper lip being pulled upward. This method is a common type of lip lift, here's how it works:
- Incision: A bullhorn-shaped incision is made at the base of the nose.
- Tissue Removal: The surgeon cuts through the lip's center, left, and right sides, removing excess skin in this area.
- Lifting: The upper lip is then pulled upward to achieve the desired lift.
Why People Choose Lip Lifts
People may choose to get a lip lift for several reasons:
- To improve the appearance of a long upper lip.
- To create a more youthful appearance, as lips can droop with age.
- To increase the amount of tooth shown when smiling.
While the provided reference information details a surgical procedure to lift the upper lip, it does not describe any common methods for lifting the lower lip. Therefore, this response focuses on providing information about the most common lip lift procedures (upper lip lift) as that is most relevant to the provided reference information.
