This study sought to retrospectively analyze the longevity of the subnasal lip lift procedure on the aging upper lip by determining if the amount of skin resected was maintained.

Patients who underwent subnasal upper lip lift procedure of 5-mm resection with the senior author (S.W.P.) from 2006 to 2020 were identified for a total of 52 patients who met inclusion criteria.

Pre- and postoperative measurements of nasal base to upper lip vermillion border and vermillion height were taken.

Longevity of results were measured through percentage retention of 5-mm lift and percentage improvements of lip show.