Upper lip lift

Procedures

There are many types of lip lifts, and your surgeon will pick the right technique keeping all your expectations in mind:

• Direct lip lift – It is sometimes called a Gullwing lip lift, and it is used to create a more pronounced lip border. A thin strip of skin is removed just above the upper lip, and skin is pulled upwards to create the illusion of a more defined vermillion.
• Subnasal bullhorn – A bullhorn shaped incision is made which is hidden along the base of the nose, and the center, right and left of the lip is pulled upwards towards the nose.
• Corner lip lift – The procedure is sometimes called a Grin lift because it gives a smiley appearance to the face. Here two small incisions are made on both the corners of the mouth, and a small amount of skin is removed from there. The procedure is suitable for people who feel that they have downturned lips.

Recovery

The patient may feel a little uncomfortable just after the lip lift surgery, as there will be a little swelling and a feeling of tightening. After a few days, the swelling starts subsiding sharply, and within four weeks, it would vanish completely.

The patient may be given antiviral and antibiotics in order to prevent the infections caused by bacteria and viruses. A patient may be asked to apply an ointment to promote the healing on the incision site and to reduce the appearance of any scars.

Known complications

The procedure is done under local anesthesia and takes less than an hour. The surgery shortens the space between the top of the lips and the bottom of the nose. It may sound complicated, but the procedure actually is simple and painless. Patients love the results, which give them aesthetically pleasing lips along with a more youthful appearance.

The procedure is not recommended for candidates with active infections around the mouth like lupus, herpes, blood clotting diseases, and diabetes.

Recent advances

The lip lift procedure has seen much advancement recently. The modified lip lift reduces the length of the scar and places it deep within the nostrils while simultaneously enhancing the volume of the upper lip. The new procedure is performed in such a way that it offers lip lift with minimum scarring within the nostrils.

Why Dr. Parag Telang?

Dr. Parag has years of experience, which makes him a perfect plastic surgeon capable of performing any kind of procedure, including lip lift. Being a top-notch surgeon, Dr. Parag constantly updates himself about the latest advances made in the field of plastic surgery – be it fat grafting, laser skin resurfacing, or body contouring. He keeps updating his equipment and techniques to offer his patients the best possible care. Keeping his patients care first, Dr. Parag is not afraid to say no when there are apparent medical concerns and unrealistic expectations of the patient. Apart from this, he is confident, curious, intelligent, and always follows an ethical approach.