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The lip lift is a powerful yet finesse operation in the realm of facial rejuvenation. In an era of booming non-surgical lip augmentation, the astute plastic surgeon must identify which patients will end up with a dreaded unnatural appearance should they receive volume enhancement alone in pursuit of central facial and perioral rejuvenation. In this paper, we review the ideal youthful lips, the characteristics of the aged lip and indications for lifting. We present our preferred surgical technique, the underlying principles that it respects, and adjunct procedures to optimize results in central facial rejuvenation.