I can wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Rüegg and her entire team. If you are looking for a professional practice with high medical standards and compassionate care, this is the right place.
Enhance your smile with natural harmony and definition.
Sometimes the distance between the nose and upper lip is naturally a bit longer, and sometimes it only develops with age. Both can make the face appear less balanced. An upper lip lift gently shortens this distance and improves the proportions of the lower third of the face. The result is a fresh, more youthful appearance, while preserving the natural shape of the lips.
PD Dr. med. Eva M. Rüegg performs the upper lip lift with a small incision directly under the nose. The operation is very precise, and the scars are practically hidden.
This procedure reduces the distance between the nose and the upper lip, giving the upper lip more fullness and the face a more natural, balanced aesthetic.
The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia. Thanks to the gentle technique, recovery is comfortable and predictable.
Cost:
from CHF 5,100
Surgery Duration:
1 hour
Anesthesia:
Local anesthesia
Clinic Stay:
Outpatient,
no overnight stay
Socially Presentable:
after 1 - 2 weeks
Suture Removal:
after 7 days
Showering:
after 48 hours
Work Break:
1 week
Sports:
after 1 - 2 weeks
Dr. Rüegg takes the time to understand your wishes and needs. Together, the appropriate procedure for improving lip proportions and facial aesthetics is determined.
The upper lip lift is performed using modern, gentle techniques to ensure natural results and quick healing.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so you will not feel any pain during the treatment.
The procedure offers long-lasting results that make the lip shape and the entire face appear more harmonious.
I had a brow and upper eyelid lift performed by Dr. Rüegg at corrigé, and I am extremely satisfied with the result. The outcome looks very natural and precisely matches my expectations.
I would also like to particularly highlight the pleasant and courteous care provided by Dr. Rüegg and the practice assistants Ms. Müller and Ms. Osmonaj. I felt exceptionally well cared for and supported throughout the entire treatment process.
Overall, a very professional practice with high expertise and a friendly team. I can wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Rüegg and her entire practice team.
Christoph Habegger
Paul Haller
Désirée Appel
From the initial consultation, through support with external preliminary examinations, explanation of results and further procedures, the intervention under local anesthesia, to wound checks and the final consultation – excellent. The experience with PD Dr. Rüegg and her team was trustworthy, professional, and very pleasant (despite the unpleasant reason for the procedure). I also appreciated that the practice rooms are bright, well-maintained, without frills, and easily accessible by public transport or on foot. And as a surgeon, Dr. Rüegg combines knowledge, skill, experience, communication, and humor in a wonderful way.
I can recommend the corrigé practice with a clear conscience and without reservation.
Mahide Aslan
Christine Glauser
Claudia Hoffmann
Geri
A surgeon with the highest competence and professionalism. Without anything being visible, my facial issues were treated in such a way that I look significantly younger. Nobody notices that it was a procedure. I feel reborn. Many thanks also to the great team!
Edgar Mestre
Edith
I had a breast reduction and lift performed by Dr. Rüegg and am extremely satisfied with the entire treatment, including consultation, preparation, execution, and especially with the beautiful result.
I had breasts that were too large, asymmetrical, and somewhat sagging due to two pregnancies, with a cup size of 75G. Dr. Rüegg advised me professionally, empathetically, and honestly. The surgery went smoothly, and the care before and after the operation by the entire team was extremely pleasant.
The pain in the first few days and occasionally in the first few weeks was relatively minor and very manageable with mild painkillers. All in all, I felt very well cared for by Dr. Rüegg and her team and am very grateful for the great result and the new sense of well-being.
Robert Honegger
The upper lip lift is a surgical procedure that shortens the distance between the nose and the upper lip. This creates harmonious proportions in the lower facial area, making the face appear fresher and more youthful overall.
The procedure is performed via a small incision directly under the nose. Excess skin is removed, and the area between the nose and upper lip is tightened, which adds fullness to the upper lip and shortens the distance. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so you will not feel any pain during the treatment.
If more volume is desired in addition to shortening the upper lip, the upper lip lift can be combined with lip augmentation. This can be achieved either through lipofilling or a filler treatment of the upper and lower lip.
In the case of a combined treatment with lipofilling, a slightly longer recovery period of around two weeks is usually to be expected due to increased swelling, whereas a pure tightening procedure generally heals after about one week.
Before the operation, a detailed consultation takes place, during which Dr. Rüegg discusses your wishes and carefully assesses the upper lip and facial proportions. Based on this, the upper lip lift is optimally planned, and possible additional treatments such as lipofilling or fillers are discussed. For good healing, it is important to consistently refrain from nicotine for six weeks before and after the procedure. On the day of the operation itself, the skin should be free of creams, make-up, and jewelry. Certain medications – especially blood thinners – may need to be paused after consulting with a doctor.
The upper lip lift takes about one hour and is performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia. Immediately after the procedure, you can go home and rest. Soft foods should be prepared for the first few days. Regular cooling supports initial healing.
After the upper lip lift, slight swelling and redness may occur, but these subside quickly. You are usually socially presentable again after about one week. The final result is fully visible after 3 to 6 months, once the swelling has completely subsided.
The result of the upper lip lift is visible immediately after healing. The proportions between the nose and upper lip are harmonized, and the upper lip gains fullness. The result looks natural and gives the face a fresh, balanced appearance. Since the procedure is permanent, the new shape remains long-term, even as the natural aging process continues.
Natural results from our practice.
Give your face improved harmony. Schedule your personal consultation with PD Dr. med. Eva M. Rüegg now to find out how this procedure can enhance your lips and facial contours.
Initially, you will have a detailed discussion with Dr. Rüegg, during which you will describe your wishes and expectations. She will then analyze your lip and facial structure to determine whether an upper lip lift alone is appropriate or if supplementary treatments such as lip augmentation or lipofilling can further harmonize the result.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and takes about one hour. The skin between the nose and upper lip is tightened, which adds fullness to the upper lip without altering its natural contours.
After the procedure, slight swelling and redness may occur, which subside within a few days. The final result is visible after 3 to 6 months.
Here we answer the most important questions about the upper lip lift.
The upper lip lift is suitable for people who have too great a distance between the nose and upper lip and desire a harmonization of facial proportions. It is also ideal for patients who want to naturally add fullness to their upper lip without resorting to fillers.
During the procedure, you will not feel any pain due to the local anesthesia. After the treatment, slight swelling or tenderness may occur, but these subside quickly.
You are usually socially presentable again after about one week. Swelling and redness typically subside within 7 to 10 days. In the first few days after the operation, you should only consume soft foods to avoid straining the treated area. The final result is visible after about 3 to 6 months.
The result of an upper lip lift is permanent. The facial proportions remain harmonized long-term, and the lips retain their natural volume.
Dr. Rüegg offers individually tailored treatment that preserves the natural shape of the lips and face. The procedure is performed using the latest techniques to achieve optimal, natural, and sustainable results.
As a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery, PD Dr. med. Eva M. Rüegg stands for precision, experience, and empathy.
Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery FMH
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