Before & After

Explore our galleries to see the stunning, natural results Dr. Harmon delivers.

<h2 id="benefits">Benefits of a Lip Lift</h2>
A lip lift helps address many features of age-related changes to the upper lip. It helps:
<ul>
<li>Reduce the distance between the base of the nose and the red lip, resulting in more youthful proportions to the region around the mouth</li>
<li>Increase the height of the red lip while preserving the natural existing peaks and troughs, which distinguish the upper lip from the lower lip</li>
<li>Establish or increase central upper tooth show when the lips are at rest, a hallmark of a youthful upper lip</li>
<li>Increase the roundedness of the red upper lip by rolling some of the red lip up and out</li>
</ul>
The total amount of skin removed and, therefore, the results, depends on several factors specific to the patient. They include, but are not limited to, the length of the lip, the height of the red lip, and the amount of tooth show present prior to surgery.
<h2 id="risks">Risks of a Lip Lift</h2>
The risks of a lip lift primarily relate to healing at the incision site, like almost all facial plastic surgery procedures. Meticulous surgery and appropriate post-operative incision care can minimize these low risks. The potential risks include, but are not limited to:
<ul class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-x-8">
<li>Bruising</li>
<li>Swelling</li>
<li>Infection</li>
<li>Abnormal scarring</li>
</ul>

Book Your Consultation

Take the first step toward your aesthetic goals with a personalized consultation. Dr. Harmon will listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and guide you through your options. Schedule your consultation today and discover how expert care can make a difference.

Combine the Lip Lift with Other Facial Enhancements

The lip lift procedure complements other surgical and non-surgical procedures well. It complements other surgical procedures that lift drooping tissue by further emphasizing an elevation of the focal areas of facial aesthetics. It complements other non-surgical procedures by addressing age-related changes that develop concurrently but that they do not.

What Conditions Does the Procedure Address?

The lip lift helps address many of the changes that occur in the upper lip with age. The upper lip is composed of an outer layer of skin and an inner layer of mucosa with muscle, fat, and other tissue in between. The tissue thins and lengthens with age. The overall effect of a lengthened lip is a more bottom-heavy appearance than can obscure the teeth when at rest.

Lip Lift

<ul><li>Helps restore a more youthful shape and contour to the upper lip</li><li>Can be performed under local anesthesia or with IV sedation</li><li>Complements the deep plane facelift and neck lift well</li></ul>

What is Lip Lift?

The lip lift is a surgical procedure that shortens the distance between the base of the nose and the lip. The procedure includes two approaches which can be performed individually or together. The first approach, also known as a sub-nasal lip lift, involves the removal of a carefully measured area of skin on the upper lip located at the base of the nose. Designed resembling a gullwing or bullhorn shape, it follows the natural peaks and troughs of the vermillion border, which is the border between the red lip and the lip skin. The incision is placed carefully along the contours of the base of the nose. The second approach, also known as a corner lip lift, involves removal of a small triangle of skin at the corners of the mouth above the upper lip. The incision is placed carefully along the vermillion border.

<h3>Corner Lip Lift versus Sub Nasal Lip Lift: What is the Best Procedure for Me?</h3>
The upper lip, like all other areas of the face, changes with age. Those changes can include:
<ul>
<li>Thinning and elongation of the skin between the base of the nose and the border with the red lip, called the vermillion border</li>
<li>Loss of the height of the red lip</li>
<li>Reduction in the pout, or fullness, of the red lip</li>
<li>Loss of tooth show when the lips are in repose i.e. relaxed</li>
</ul>
Lip lift procedures can help treat the above conditions by:
<ol>
<li>Reducing the length of the skin between the base of the nose and the vermillion border</li>
<li>Increasing the height of the red lip</li>
<li>Improving the pout or fullness of the red lip without creating a duck-lipped appearance</li>
</ol>
The difference between the sub nasal lip lift and corner lip lift are in the portion of the upper lip that is targeted.
<h4>The Sub Nasal Lip Lift Targets the Center and Mid-Lateral Upper Lip</h4>
The sub nasal lip lift, otherwise known as the bullhorn lip lift, involves the excision of a complex pattern of skin and subcutaneous fat with the incision tucked into natural folds and creases at the base of the nose. This procedure can enhance the youthful appearance of the upper lip, including improving the visibility of the red lip.
<h4>The Corner Lip Lift Targets the Most Lateral Upper Lip Near the Corners of the Mouth</h4>
The corner lip lift can enhance the procedure for a subset of patients who lack much red lip at the most lateral portion of the upper lip near the corners of the mouth. It can be performed with the sub nasal lip lift. The corner lift can lift those far edges of the red lip with small incisions hidden along the border of the skin and red lip on both sides.
<h4>The Approach to a Lip Lift Should be Individualized</h4>
Both procedures can be tailored to the needs of each patient. Each patient&rsquo;s lips are different. Therefore, the surgical approach should be individualized. It is likely that most patients would be best served with a sub nasal lift alone. However, for those patients with little-to-know red lip show laterally near the corner of the mouth, a corner lip lift may be a beautiful complementary procedure. The corner lip lift can be a beautiful complement for some patients who experienced aging of the upper lip or who was born with a longer upper lip skin and or short red lip height.

Overview of the Procedure

The team at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery works tirelessly to prepare patients well for their procedure. The time spent with patients and resources provided facilitates a smooth transition from the procedure through recovery. The following overview is a broad summary of the information provided to patients:

<img class="contentImg" title="Lip lift in Cincinnati, Ohio" src="https://harmon.wtgdigital.io/assets/1bcbd702-8c69-43a1-a2e7-1ae7eb9af2ed/pexels-shiny-diamond-3373716.jpg" alt="Lip lift in Cincinnati, Ohio" data-asset="b953c2b9f6cf456a830b067aa7caa9b4" data-credit="Shiny Diamond" data-credit-url="https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-s-face-3373716/" data-mod="width:1200">
Have you wondered whether placement of&nbsp;<a href="/non-surgical/fillers">hyaluronic acid filler</a> such as Restylane&copy; in the lips can impart a more voluminous and youthful appearance to your lips? Have you wondered how this compares with a <a href="/plastic-surgery/lip-lift">surgical lip lift</a>? The lip lift is a procedure that can be performed under local anesthesia or IV sedation to address specific aesthetic concerns of the lip that lip filler cannot. It is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a <a href="https://www.harmonface.com/blog/doubledual-board-certified-facial-plastic-surgeon-what-does-it-mean-why-is-it-important">double board-certified facial plastic surgeon</a> if you have aesthetic concerns about your face and/or neck.
<iframe id="fitvid12517" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Hsqso7sEq_I" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
<h2 class="contentTitle">The Lip Lift Can Address What Lip Filler Cannot</h2>
The red portion of the upper lip loses height and volume as we age. Some individuals are born with thin, deflated lips. Lip filler can re-volumize deflated lips. However, lip filler cannot increase the height of the red lip without projecting it, potentially resulting in a &ldquo;duck-lipped&rdquo; appearance. In addition to the red lip, the area of the lip between the red lip and the base of the nose lengthens as we age. This can be worsened by overfilling the lip with hyaluronic acid. The lip lift can be an excellent option to improve the height of the red lip and restore a &ldquo;pouty&rdquo; appearance to the lip by reducing the overall length of the lip to a more youthful length. The incision is hidden in a natural crease at the base of the nose.
<img class="contentImg" title="Lip lift in Cincinnati, Ohio" src="https://harmon.wtgdigital.io/assets/7cfea67d-149a-45e3-83f5-18a2f3947e12/DH_Lip%20Lift.png" alt="Lip lift in Cincinnati, Ohio" data-asset="d37def35ab334754b5445bb50a513706" data-credit="Dr. Jeffrey Harmon" data-mod="width:1200">
<h2 class="contentTitle">Lip Filler Can Complement the Lip Lift</h2>
It is important to note that while the lip lift can address aesthetic concerns lip filler cannot, this does not prevent you from receiving hyaluronic acid filler in the future to re-volumize a deflated lip as demonstrated in the before-and-after images below. In fact, hyaluronic acid filler can be a wonderful complement to the lip lift.
<img class="contentImg" title="Lip lift in Cincinnati, Ohio" src="https://harmon.wtgdigital.io/assets/ce624bf2-f104-4bd7-93c1-be719352c82b/LF_Lip%20Lift.png" alt="Lip lift in Cincinnati, Ohio" data-asset="d2a177f707d747acaaf70d21fcb7d3e5" data-credit="Dr. Jeffrey Harmon" data-mod="width:1200">
The above patient underwent a lip lift followed by lip filler in order to balance her bottom lip volume with her top lip.
<h2 class="contentTitle">Trust Your Face to a Facial Plastic Surgeon</h2>
It is important to seek a double board-certified, fellowship-trained specialist in plastic surgery of the face and neck when you have concerns about your face or neck.
<h2 class="contentTitle">Why Choose Dr. Harmon</h2>
<ul>
<li>The mission of Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery is to help people along their journey towards self-confidence, to feel good about feeling good.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon is a <a href="https://www.harmonface.com/blog/doubledual-board-certified-facial-plastic-surgeon-what-does-it-mean-why-is-it-important">double board-certified facial plastic surgeon</a>.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon values making patients feel welcomed, listened to, and respected.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon graduated with honors from <a href="https://www.cornell.edu/">Cornell University</a> with a Bachelor of Science degree in molecular biology.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon earned his medical degree from the <a href="https://med.uc.edu/">University of Cincinnati</a>.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon underwent five years of extensive training in head at neck surgery at the prestigious residency program at the <a href="https://med.uc.edu/depart/otolaryngology">University of Cincinnati</a>.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon then underwent focused fellowship training in cosmetic facial plastic surgery through the <a href="https://www.aafprs.org/">American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)</a> with the world-renowned surgeon, <a href="https://www.newyorkfacialplasticsurgery.com/">Dr. Andrew Jacono</a>, on Park Avenue in New York City.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="contentTitle">Request a Consultation</h2>
Request a consultation with Dr. Harmon at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery in Cincinnati. Visit our clinic. You will learn more about Dr. Harmon&rsquo;s credentials, style and approach. Build a relationship with our dedicated team. Do not stop at searching &ldquo;plastic surgery near me.&rdquo; <a href="https://www.harmonface.com/contact">Get in touch with us today to learn more!</a>
<a class="button" href="https://www.harmonface.com/contact">Contact Us</a>

Pexels Shiny Diamond 3373716

Lip Lift versus Lip Filler

<img class="contentImg" title="Lip lift in Cincinnati, Ohio" src="https://harmon.wtgdigital.io/assets/fbba78a1-f653-4e92-b0d0-2f596a5e5d5c/pexels-alexander-krivitskiy-1098772.jpg" alt="Lip lift in Cincinnati, Ohio" data-asset="fefbfa9a760e48049c8c60fdbf70da36" data-credit="Alexander Krivitskiy" data-credit-url="https://www.pexels.com/photo/grayscale-photography-of-woman-wearing-hat-1098772/" data-mod="width:1200">
The lips consist of complex anatomy that includes more than simply the red portion of the lips. Each anatomic area of the lip ages and may benefit from interventions targeted to those changes. The following information is adapted from a presentation I have given to other medical professionals. It is important to seek not only a&nbsp;fellowship-trained but also a <a href="https://www.harmonface.com/blog/doubledual-board-certified-facial-plastic-surgeon-what-does-it-mean-why-is-it-important">double board-certified facial plastic surgeon</a> if you have aesthetic concerns about your face and/or neck.
<iframe id="fitvid43941" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0iLLuncl0OI" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
<h2 class="contentTitle">Youthful Peri-Oral Anatomy</h2>
The upper red lip has a well-defined &ldquo;M&rdquo; shaped border &ndash; called the vermillion border &ndash; with the peaks of the &ldquo;M&rdquo; called the cupid&rsquo;s bows. The bottom lip is larger and more rounded than the upper lip with an ideal ration of size between the upper and lower lip at approximately 1:1.6, which is also known as the &ldquo;Golden Ratio.&rdquo; When most individuals refer to the lips, they are referring to the red lips as described above. However, this does not encompass the entire lip anatomy.
The skin between the red upper lip, the base of the nose, and the nasolabial folds and the skin between the red lower lip, chin, and marionette lines (pre-jowl sulci) are also components of the peri-oral region. The nasolabial folds of the upper lip and the pre-jowl sulci of the lower lip are created by ligaments extending from the bone to the skin that hold up fat pads sitting above them. These fat pads droop down and to the center of our face as we age, leading to more prominent nasolabial folds and pre-jowl sulci.
<h2 class="contentTitle">Age-Related Changes to the Peri-Oral Region</h2>
The aging process occurs in three dimensions. First, the skin develops wrinkles (rhytids) and age spots. The depth and number of rhytids depends on several factors, including genetics and environmental factors such as smoking history, alcohol use history, and sun exposure. Overall, soft tissue and bone shrink, and soft tissue thins and droops. Probably the most noticeable change that occurs is a lengthening of the upper lip, which can eliminate the naturally youthful upper tooth (central incisor) show when the lips are relaxed and imparting a simian appearance to the lip. This effect becomes exaggerated when too much filler is placed in the lips for many years. The upper and lower red lips also shrink and lose definition, which can result in a loss of naturally youthful lip pout. The corners of the mouth, called the oral commissure, droop due to thinning of tissue. Finally, as described previously, superficial fat pads in the cheeks and along the jawline fall to the center of the face, leading to an accentuation of the nasolabial folds and pre-jowl sulci, which leads to marionette lines.
<h2 class="contentTitle">Deep Plane Facelift Surgery is the Best Method to Address Deepened Nasolabial Folds and Marionette Lines</h2>
Deep plane facelift surgery and, specifically, the <a href="/plastic-surgery/facelift/deep-plane-facelift">extended deep plane facelift</a>, is the gold-standard in facelift techniques. Deep plane facelift surgery is the only facelift technique that can naturally address the anatomic changes that lead to a deepening of the nasolabial folds and marionette lines.
As discussed in a <a href="https://www.harmonface.com/blog/why-people-seek-revision-facelifts-and-why-deep-plane-facelift-surgery-is-the-best-approach">previous post</a>, deep plane facelift surgery is distinguished from other facelift approaches by the fact that a composite skin and deep tissue &ndash; composed of muscle and the fascial layer called the SMAS &ndash; flap is lifted in the middle of the face and the ligamentous attachments in the cheeks and the jawline are released for a comprehensive, tension-free lift of not only the jowls but also the cheeks. This is what allows the nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and drooping oral commissures to be treated.
The extended deep plane facelift advances deep plane surgery by extending the deep plane approach into the lateral neck, which allows the jawline to be better contoured all the way to the back corner of the jawline and the central neck to be more effectively tightened.
Hyaluronic acid filler such as Restylane&copy; and Juvederm&copy; products are commonly used in the nasolabial folds and marionette lines to &ldquo;blunt&rdquo; their appearance. These products are also used around the corners of the mouth to provide a &ldquo;lift.&rdquo; While this non-surgical treatment can be appropriate in certain circumstances, the problem is they do not address the actual changes that occur with age, i.e. weakened ligaments, drooping fat, and loose muscle and skin. Attempts to eliminate the nasolabial folds and marionette lines with hyaluronic acid filler or other fillers including fat can overinflate the face and make patients look distorted by eliminating subtle transition points between the cheeks and lips.
<h2 class="contentTitle">Skin Resurfacing and Nano-Fat Can Treat Peri-Oral Wrinkles</h2>
Wrinkles around the mouth are treated primarily by resurfacing procedures, which fall under three categories: laser resurfacing, chemical peels, and mechanical resurfacing. All three approaches remove the top layers of the skin in a controlled fashion. The healing process after treatment results in the deposition of collagen in a more organized fashion that better reflects a youthful skin composition.
<a href="/non-surgical/laser-resurfacing">Laser resurfacing</a> devices include CO2 and Erb:YAG lasers. Resurfacing lasers target water molecules (H2O) in the skin, heating the tissue to a controlled depth. Most resurfacing lasers used today are fractional, which means the laser energy reaches the skin in organized columns with untreated skin in between. Fractional lasers heal faster and are less likely to result in complications than non-fractional lasers.
Chemical peels are a diverse group of chemical mixtures (e.g., TCA peels, Hetter peels) which are applied to the skin for resurfacing. The depth of the peel is dependent on the mixture&rsquo;s active ingredients and their relative concentration as well as the number of passes used.
Mechanical resurfacing, otherwise known as dermabrasion, involves the use of a hand piece with a spinning tip that is often diamond coated and which effectively serves as a sander for the skin. The tips come in many shapes and sizes for use on different areas of the face. The rate of spin and number of passes also contribute to the depth of the resurfacing procedure.
A complementary approach to resurfacing procedures on the mouth wrinkles involves the use of nano-fat. Nano-fat is harvested from the patient&rsquo;s own body fat in the stomach, flank, or thighs just like fat augmentation procedures. The difference between nano-fat and the fat used to augment the face is that it is processed to be a thin liquid. Nano-fat is injected superficially into the wrinkles prior to the resurfacing procedure. The purpose of placing nano-fat in these wrinkles is primarily to improve healing after the resurfacing procedure and secondarily to soften the deeper wrinkles that may not be treated completely with the resurfacing procedure.
<h2 class="contentTitle">The Lip Lift Can Treat Lip Lengthening and Thinning</h2>
The <a href="/plastic-surgery/lip-lift">lip lift</a> procedure is the best approach to treat the lengthening of the upper lip skin as well as the loss of definition and projection of the red upper lip. Providers often try to address these changes with hyaluronic acid filler to poor effect. In fact, adding large volumes of filler to the upper lip can stretch the upper lip. Adding large volumes of filler to the upper lip can also over project the upper lip, leading to a &ldquo;duck-lipped&rdquo; appearance.
The lip lift, which is also known as the sub nasal or bullhorn lip lift, involves the excision of skin and fat in a gullwing or bullhorn pattern at the base of the nose. This incision then hides in the creased of the base of the nose. This procedure can accomplish three things. First, it increases the height and improves the definition of the red lip. Second, it balances the length of the upper lip skin with the red lip height. Third, it improves the pout of the red lip.
The lip lift is a complementary procedure to cosmetic dentistry procedures, because the lip lift can restore some of the youthful central tooth show that occurs when the lips are relaxed apart.
Some providers perform lip flip procedures using botulinum toxin to the muscle surrounding the mouth, called the orbicularis oris. <a href="https://www.harmonface.com/blog/is-a-non-surgical-lip-flip-worthwhile">This procedure is not recommended</a>, because it is generally not effective and can cause problems with speaking and drinking through straws for weeks-to-months after the procedure.
<h2 class="contentTitle">Multiple Techniques Can Re-Volumize the Lips</h2>
Some patients with deflated lips can benefit from procedures that restore their volume. In fact, many patients who undergo a lip lift also undergo lip volumizing procedures.
Temporary options for lip volumizing include <a href="/non-surgical/fillers">hyaluronic acid filler</a>.
Permanent options for lip volumizing include <a href="/plastic-surgery/facial-fat-grafting">fat</a> and SMAS, which is the strong fascia that lies over the fat and deep muscles of the face. The fat is removed from the stomach, flank, or thighs, processed, and injected using blunt-tipped cannulas into the upper and lower lips. SMAS is removed from immediately in front of the ear during the extended deep plane facelift procedure and inserted into the upper and lower lips through incisions hidden at the corners of the mouth.
<img class="contentImg" src="https://harmon.wtgdigital.io/assets/166cfb1e-251e-47c3-86b2-180cbf368c10/LF_Lip%20Lift.png" alt="LF_Lip Lift.png" data-asset="ef4540a2c3b9436a802709c81b9bc0d2" data-mod="width:1200">
The patient above is an excellent example of how multiple procedures work simultaneously to rejuvenate the peri-oral region. This patient underwent a <a href="/plastic-surgery/lip-lift">lip lift</a>, <a href="/non-surgical/laser-resurfacing">fractional CO2 laser resurfacing</a> with <a href="/plastic-surgery/facial-fat-grafting">nano-fat grafting of the wrinkles around the mouth</a>, and <a href="/non-surgical/fillers">lip enhancement with hyaluronic acid filler</a> to balance the bottom lip with the top lip.
<h2 class="contentTitle">Trust Your Face to a Facial Plastic Surgeon</h2>
It is important to seek a fellowship-trained specialist in plastic surgery of the face and neck when you have concerns about your face or neck.
<h2 class="contentTitle">Why Choose Dr. Harmon</h2>
<ul>
<li>The mission of Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery is to help people along their journey towards self-confidence, to feel good about feeling good.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon values making patients feel welcomed, listened to, and respected.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon graduated with honors from <a href="https://www.cornell.edu/">Cornell University</a> with a Bachelor of Science degree in molecular biology.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon earned his medical degree from the <a href="https://med.uc.edu/">University of Cincinnati</a>.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon underwent five years of extensive training in head at neck surgery at the prestigious residency program at the <a href="https://med.uc.edu/depart/otolaryngology">University of Cincinnati</a>.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon then underwent focused fellowship training in cosmetic facial plastic surgery through the <a href="https://www.aafprs.org/">American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)</a> with the world-renowned surgeon, <a href="https://www.newyorkfacialplasticsurgery.com/">Dr. Andrew Jacono</a>, on Park Avenue in New York City.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="contentTitle">Request a Consultation</h2>
Request a consultation with Dr. Harmon at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery in Cincinnati. Visit our clinic. You will learn more about Dr. Harmon&rsquo;s credentials, style, and approach. Build a relationship with our dedicated team. Do not stop at searching &ldquo;plastic surgery near me.&rdquo; <a href="https://www.harmonface.com/contact">Get in touch with us to learn more!</a>
<a class="button" href="https://www.harmonface.com/contact">Contact Us</a>

Pexels Alexander Krivitskiy 1098772

Peri-Oral Rejuvenation: An Explainer

<img class="contentImg" title="Extended deep plane facelift in Cincinnati, Ohio" src="https://harmon.wtgdigital.io/assets/3d734a81-0e5e-4477-9f5a-27fe499d83e9/pexels-cottonbro-studio-5494194.jpg" alt="Extended deep plane facelift in Cincinnati, Ohio" data-asset="ed8f0c942716447e87c89be6c7541e83" data-credit="cottonbro studio" data-credit-url="https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-mother-and-daughter-close-together-5494194/" data-mod="width:1200">
People generally know their body better than anyone else, including their physician. However, people do not always have the medical language to explain what they see when they look in a mirror. For example, you may have heard and understand the term &ldquo;jowling&rdquo; but do not quite feel like that fully explains what you see. It is important to seek not only a&nbsp;fellowship-trained but also a <a href="https://www.harmonface.com/blog/doubledual-board-certified-facial-plastic-surgeon-what-does-it-mean-why-is-it-important">double board-certified facial plastic surgeon</a> if you have aesthetic concerns about your face and/or neck.
As explained in a previous blog post (<a href="https://www.harmonface.com/blog/4-benefits-of-the-extended-deep-plane-facelift">4 Benefits of the Extended Deep Plane Facelift</a>), the <a href="/plastic-surgery/facelift/deep-plane-facelift">extended deep plane facelift</a> can address multiple signs of aging of the lower two-thirds of the face as well as the neck in a manner that other facelift approaches cannot.
However, the upper one-third of the face and the upper lip also undergo age-related changes, which no facelift approach can address. The lateral temporal lift and lip lift are complementary procedures to the extended deep plane facelift and neck lift.
The red portion of the upper lip thins and loses definition. The skin between the red portion of the upper lip and the base of the nose lengthens. The lip lift can address these changes.
The sides of the brow droop, hanging over the edge of the eyes. The lateral temporal lift can address these changes.
In summary, the extended deep plane facelift, neck lift, lateral temporal lift, and lip lift can address the signs of facial aging comprehensively.
<h2 class="contentTitle">Trust Your Face to a Facial Plastic Surgeon</h2>
It is important to seek a double board-certified, fellowship-trained specialist in plastic surgery of the face and neck when you have concerns about your face or neck.
<h2 class="contentTitle">Why Choose Dr. Harmon</h2>
<ul>
<li>The mission of Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery is to help people along their journey towards self-confidence, to feel good about feeling good.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon is a <a href="https://www.harmonface.com/blog/doubledual-board-certified-facial-plastic-surgeon-what-does-it-mean-why-is-it-important">double board-certified facial plastic surgeon</a>.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon values making patients feel welcomed, listened to, and respected.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon graduated with honors from <a href="https://www.cornell.edu/">Cornell University</a> with a Bachelor of Science degree in molecular biology.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon earned his medical degree from the <a href="https://med.uc.edu/">University of Cincinnati</a>.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon underwent five years of extensive training in head at neck surgery at the prestigious residency program at the <a href="https://med.uc.edu/depart/otolaryngology">University of Cincinnati</a>.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon then underwent focused fellowship training in cosmetic facial plastic surgery through the <a href="https://www.aafprs.org/">American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)</a> with the world-renowned surgeon, <a href="https://www.newyorkfacialplasticsurgery.com/">Dr. Andrew Jacono</a>, on Park Avenue in New York City.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="contentTitle">Request a Consultation</h2>
Request a consultation with Dr. Harmon at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery in Cincinnati. Visit our clinic. You will learn more about Dr. Harmon&rsquo;s credentials, style and approach. Build a relationship with our dedicated team. Do not stop at searching &ldquo;plastic surgery near me.&rdquo; <a href="https://www.harmonface.com/contact">Get in touch with us today to learn more!</a>
<a class="button" href="https://www.harmonface.com/contact">Contact Us</a>

Pexels Cottonbro Studio 5494194

Three Procedures to Address the Signs of an Aging Face Comprehensively

Testimonials

See what patients are saying about their experiences with Dr. Harmon and his exceptional care.

Ideal Candidates for a Lip Lift

Ideal candidates for a lip lift include those patients who have a thinner, drooping upper lip that may obscure the central upper teeth and/or who feel they lack fullness and roundedness to their red upper lip. Ideal candidates:
<ul>
<li>May feel their upper lip appears flat and pendulous</li>
<li>May feel their red upper lip appears thin</li>
<li>May feel they have no central tooth show when their lips are at rest</li>
<li>Have either always demonstrated the above features or developed them over time</li>
</ul>

Most candidates for a lip lift range in age from thirties (30s) to seventies (70s). A consultation is essential to determine candidacy for the procedure, because there may be factors that preclude this procedure for certain individuals. Reasonable expectations must be established about what a lip lift can and cannot accomplish as with all plastic surgery procedures. As with all facial plastic surgery procedures, results can vary.

Types of Lip Lift Procedures

There are, broadly, two types of lip lift procedures, the sub-nasal lip lift and the corner lip lift. Each type of lip lift helps address the same above conditions but in slightly different areas of the upper lip.

Why Choose Dr. Harmon

<h3>Quad A Accredited Surgery Suite</h3>
Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery is proud to have a Quad A accredited operating room and facility in our office. Our single-physician, single-specialty facility meets or exceeds the strict guidelines and high standards set forth by Quad A, demonstrating our strong commitment to patient safety and excellence in surgical care. We utilize the services of board-certified anesthesiology physicians only as well as our own personal clinical support staff to ensure the most comfortable, safest experience for our clients.

The desire for youthfulness is understandable. There is no area more important than the face. After all, the face cannot be hidden. It is how we present ourselves to the world. Dr. Harmon works with a refined eye and trained hands to develop a personalized treatment plan with you, utilizing advanced techniques in surgical and non-surgical care of the face, nose, eyes, neck and hair.
Fellowship trained facial plastic surgeons have a unique specialized skill set in performing surgical and non-surgical procedures on the face, nose, eyes, neck and hair. The pathway to becoming a facial plastic surgeon begins with five years of rigorous training in head and neck surgery. This training is focused on all aspects of surgery for the head and neck, in addition to aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.

A small pool of top performing graduates from head and neck surgery programs are then selected to complete sub-specialty training as a fellow in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS).
Dr. Harmon completed his fellowship in facial plastic surgery through the AAFPRS with the world-renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Jacono on Park Avenue in New York City. Dr. Jacono is world renowned for developing the extended deep plane facelift technique. Dr. Harmon is one of the few surgeons in the world, and the only surgeon in the Cincinnati area, fellowship trained in this technique by Dr. Jacono.

Written by Dr. Harmon

Discover the expertise and compassionate care of Dr. Jeff Harmon, a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon deeply rooted in the Cincinnati community. A former collegiate athlete and Cornell University graduate, Dr. Harmon brings discipline, precision, and a global perspective to his surgical practice&mdash;refined through elite fellowship training in New York City.
Located in Hyde Park, Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery proudly serves patients throughout the Cincinnati area offering personalized facial aesthetics with world-class skill and a hometown heart.