In the world of plastic surgery, body parts such as the breasts, eyes, and midface receive the attention, whereas others-like the lips-go virtually untouched. Even though lip implants have been a popular procedure, the emphasis has been on the upper lip. Randal Haworth, MD, a Beverly Hills-based plastic surgeon, has developed a new technique known as the “lower lip lift,” which reverses the effects of gravity on a patient’s lower face.

