Lip Lift (Bullhorn Lift) – for a naturally rejuvenated smile
Lip lift in Salzburg & in the Tullnerfeld region with Dr. Matthias Spiegl
Why a lip lift?
A youthful-looking, well-shaped upper lip contributes significantly to a harmonious facial appearance. With increasing age, the distance between the nose and lips lengthens, causing the lips to appear thinner and less prominent.
A surgical lip lift (Bullhorn Lift) shortens this distance and gently raises the upper lip. The vermilion border becomes more visible, the lips look fuller, and the smile appears fresher – without fillers or artificial effects.
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- The procedure: Bullhorn Lift for rejuvenating the upper lip
- Consultation & appointment scheduling
- Process and healing phase after the lip lift
- Advantages of a lip lift
- The costs of a lip lift
- Your specialist for aesthetic facial surgery in Salzburg and Lower Austria
- Frequently asked questions about the lip lift or Bullhorn Lift (FAQ)
The procedure: Bullhorn Lift for rejuvenating the upper lip
In the so-called Bullhorn Lift, a fine strip of skin is removed directly below the nose. This slightly raises the upper lip and shortens the nose-to-lip distance.
The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia and takes about one hour. Suction drains are not required.
The scar lies inconspicuously in the natural crease beneath the nose and is barely visible once completely healed.
Consultation & appointment scheduling
If you are interested in a lip lift, you are welcome to arrange a consultation appointment with Dr. Spiegl. During your first appointment, questions will be clarified without any time pressure, comprehensive advice will be provided, and photo documentation will be prepared. In any case, you should bring all available medical reports from your patient history.
If you decide to undergo the surgery with Dr. Spiegl after receiving the cost estimate (the price of a lip lift is €2,100), a date for the operation will be agreed upon together. In this regard, it is important to know that in Austria, by law, two weeks must elapse between the informative consultation and the consent to surgery.
Process and healing phase after the lip lift
Surgical details
- Duration of surgery: approx. 1 hour
- Anesthesia: local
- Type of procedure: outpatient
- Suction drains: none required
Healing process
- Fit for work: after approx. 4 days
- Sports: possible again after approx. 2–3 weeks
- Final result: visible after around 2–3 months
The result is long-lasting, depending on skin structure, facial expressions, and natural aging processes.
Advantages of a lip lift
- Shortening of the upper lip for a more youthful appearance
- More visible vermilion border – completely without injections
- Natural, permanent result
- Short downtime and quick integration back into social life
- Discreet scar in the nasal crease
The costs of a lip lift
The price for a lip lift is €2,100 (including local anesthesia and follow-up care).
In a personal consultation, Dr. Spiegl will explain the procedure, potential alternatives, and answer all individual questions regarding the healing process and the result.
Your specialist for aesthetic facial surgery in Salzburg and Lower Austria
Dr. Matthias Spiegl is a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery and holds Austrian, Swiss, and British medical licenses. Following his highly specialized international training with residencies in England, Switzerland, and Scotland, he established practices in Salzburg and Lower Austria. His specialization includes, among others, aesthetic facial surgery, which he performs to a high standard, conscientiously and without compromise.
As an additional qualification, Dr. Spiegl completed the European Board Exam in 2018 and is entitled to call himself a “Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” (FEBOPRAS). This additional qualification is rare, especially in Austria, and further distinguishes him as an expert in cosmetic surgery. Dr. Spiegl is a member of numerous national and international professional societies, which serves as an additional quality feature:
- International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
- Austrian Society for Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Swiss Society for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- General Medical Council (United Kingdom)
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Frequently asked questions about the lip lift or Bullhorn Lift (FAQ)
Is a lip lift painful?
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. No pain occurs during the operation. Light swelling or a feeling of tension during the first few days is normal and subsides quickly.
How long does the result last?
The results are permanent, but they may change slightly over the years due to natural aging processes.
Will there be a visible scar?
The fine scar is placed within the natural crease under the nose and is barely perceptible after full healing.
When can I go back to work or resume sports?
The ability to work is usually restored after about four days; sports activities should be paused for around three weeks.
