Lip Lift
Lip Lift
With age, the skin of the upper and lower lip falls down and shows vertical wrinkles , i.e., the distance between the nose and red part of lip increases, so that when speaking or laughing the upper teeth are not seen. Lips also become thinner, flatter and less defined with age.
Lip lift is a procedure which lifts the drooping lip and gives a proportionate smile and appearance. It can make a big difference in restoring facial harmony and symmetry. Dr. Rajendra S Gujjalanavar with his special training in facial aesthetics has mastered the technique of lip lift.
Who are candidates for lip lift ?
You are good candidate for procedure if :
- long upper lip.
- On smile front teethes are not showing
What happens during the procedure?
Patient will be given a medicine to fall asleep (general anesthetic) and patient may also be given a medicine to relax (sedative). Markings are carefully made in the upper lip after considering facial proportions. To numb the area local anesthetic is given. At the base of the nostrils, a strip of skin is removed over the entire width of the nose base and the stitches are placed under the nose. Scar is hidden under the base of nose. This will result in shortening of vertical length of the upper lip and the lip red rolling more outwards.
What are the risks?
Generally, this is a safe procedure. However, problems may occur and are temporary:
Infection, Bleeding, excessive scarring.
How will be the recovery after procedure?
Lip lift is day care procedure. After surgery, there will be swelling and bruising which usually subsides in 6-7 days. There could be tightness, numbness of lips for few days which subsides gradually.
Is the result permanent?
Results are permanent and long lasting.
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