Lip Lift
Thin lips due to ageing or genetics can be the cause of too much space between the base of the nose and the top lip. It is often a person’s personal preference to want this area of the face to be shorter, especially if they feel that it is causing an imbalance with the overall facial profile.
There are limits to what can be achieved, but in the right person, this procedure works really well, and can often be a good alternative to repeated filler injections.
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What to expect on the day
Each procedure at REAL plastic surgery is adapted to suit the specific needs of the patient, and the individual approach that we’ll take will be explained at the consultation.
The procedure itself requires an incision(s) to be made either at the base of the nose, or at appropriate places in the lip area. Where we make cuts in the skin will depend on which parts of the lip are to be lifted, whether that’s around the middle of the lips, at the corners or a combination of both. From here we can remove some skin and tissues, and raise the top lip into the desired position. As with many other procedures available at REAL plastic surgery, this procedure can be used as part of a combination that works to improve the entire facial profile or rejuvenate an ageing appearance.
Treatment Time
A lip lift in London usually takes up to 1 hour. We use a general anaesthetics and you can usually go home on the same day.
Downtime
Most people need about one week off work while swelling and bruising settle.
Reasonable Mobility
You can return to light activities the same day, but avoid excessive lip movement for the first week.
Sport & Exercise
Gentle walking is fine immediately, but strenuous exercise should be avoided for two weeks.
Driving
Most patients can drive the next day, once comfortable after anaesthetic has worn off.
Shower
You can usually shower the next day, avoiding hot water and pressure on the incision.
Full Recovery
Healing takes around two weeks, with scars continuing to refine over several months.
Maintenance
Results are permanent, though lips and skin will continue to change naturally with age.
Reason for doing this?
A lip lift shortens the space between the nose and upper lip, creating a fuller, more youthful appearance.
Reasons to Avoid
It may not be suitable if you smoke, have poor wound healing, or unrealistic expectations about scarring.
Showering After a Lip Lift
As part of our aftercare we ask that patients who have undergone a lip lift are careful to keep all wounds dry following the procedure, so they can heal effectively. In this case, we would advise that you do not shower for around 48 hours.
Follow Up and Aftercare
Recovery time following a lip lift is relatively short, compared to other surgical face procedures. Within 5 – 7days the mouth area may have significantly healed and you could feel comfortable enough to resume your usual daily activities. A final review will take place 6 weeks after surgery when we will assess your results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does a lip lift compare to non-surgical lip fillers?
Lip fillers are less invasive than surgery, but the outcome is only temporary and will need to be repeated to maintain the results. In some cases a patient prefers to undergo a lip lift as the procedure can provide a natural looking result that improves both volume and definition – some people feel that lip fillers look artificial and don’t always create the defined outlines that are desired.
Are there any side effects or risks?
Any surgical procedure will be performed with a degree of risk attached. Poor healing, bleeding, haematoma and infection are complications that will be discussed at consultation, but the risk is very low. Side effects may include: swelling, bruising and tenderness.
Will I have some scarring?
Scarring usually goes largely unnoticed, once it has had some time to fade – which may take several weeks or months. Incisions are often made in the natural crease under the nose, within the nostrils or on the lips, which helps to conceal any scarring.
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