Does a Lip Lift Really Add Volume to the Upper Lip? Debunking the Myth

Today, I want to clarify a common misconception about lip lifts—whether they actually increase the volume of the upper lip.

While a lip lift exposes more of the red lip, giving the illusion of added fullness, it doesn't actually add volume. Think of it like unrolling a ball; as more of the red lip becomes visible, it appears fuller, but no new volume is created.

The procedure simply changes the distribution of the existing tissue, not the amount.

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