Inside Aesthetics Ep 173 When Lip Fillers Aren't Enough - Peri-Oral Aging & the Surgical Lip Lift | Dr Ben Talei
Episode 173 hosts Dr Ben Talei (Plastic Surgen based in Beverley Hills, USA)
Ben specialises in face lifts, rhinoplasties, peri-ocular surgery and in particular, has become world-famous for his own modified approach to the surgical lip lift.
The lip lift is a surgical treatment that has come back into vogue after first being invented in 1973 - but it never took off due to the unpredictable outcomes and unacceptable facial scarring. Dr Talei has revolutionised this type of surgery and trains surgeons in his technique. Being an injector as well as a surgeon, Dr Talei offers unique insight into the limitations of lip fillers and when surgery should be considered.
00:00 Introduction 01:03 Meet Dr Ben Talei 04:55 From Reconstruction to Cosmetic Surgery 10:59 Why Surgeons Should Learn Injectables 18:27 Understanding Lip Aging and Volume Loss 26:25 How Overfilling Changes Lip Anatomy 33:29 When Filler Is No Longer Enough 41:37 Assessing Tooth Show and Lip Length 48:53 Choosing Between Filler and Lip Lift 52:09 Common Mistakes With Lip Treatments 61:45 History and Evolution of the Lip Lift Procedure 68:49 What Happens During a Lip Lift Surgery 76:38 Recovery Timeline and Healing Expectations 80:09 Risks, Complications and Managing Scars 86:34 Treating Younger Patients and Overfilled Lips 90:43 Final Advice on Realistic Lip Rejuvenation