What is a lip lift?
In a lip lift, also known as bullhorn lip lift, the widening of the area between the mouth and nose is corrected surgically and the upper lip is made to look fuller.
In the procedure, a narrow incision is made under the nose and the upper lip lifted upwards. A piece of tissue shaped like bullhorns is removed from under the nose; this gives the procedure its name.
Who does lip lift suit?
A lip lift suits anyone with a long upper lip or who is bothered by the small red area of the upper lip. When considering this procedure, it must be accepted that a scar will immediately form under the nostrils.
As we age, the elasticity of the skin decreases, resulting in the area between the nose and mouth growing and the red area of the upper lip turning inwards. Because of this, the upper lip becomes thinner, and the corners of the mouth may turn downwards as well. A lip lift corrects these things either alone or as part of other procedures.
Sometimes the idea of a long upper lip is affected by other structural facial features as well. Thus, the face should be evaluated all together rather than doing one straightforward procedure instead. Usually, all the possible procedures should be done together in one operation.
An appointment before the procedure
During an appointment with a plastic surgeon, the situation is evaluated, the procedure is planned, and the surgical technique is discussed and explained. The distinct features and wishes of each client are considered when planning the procedure.
The decision to go through with the surgery is always based on the client’s own wishes, and the result is considered individually.
We will always be honest about what can be achieved with the procedure.
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Lip Lift – The Procedure
A lip lift takes just over an hour. The surgery is usually performed under local anesthesia and nerve block, and the client can return home after a short observation period of approximately one hour.
Recovering from Lip Lift
Possible Complications of Lip Lift Surgery
Lip lift involves the same possible complications as other surgeries: bleeding, bruising, unattractive scarring or excess scar growth, wound infection, or necrosis of the wound edge.
The most common risks are excess scar growth and bruising, although the latter is rare.
With current techniques, once fully healed, the scar is often a fairly unnoticeable pale line. If the scar grows excessively, known as hypertrophy, treatments are available.
Mild numbness and/or hypersensitivity in the wound area occurs in almost everyone for a couple of weeks or several weeks. Sensory changes will resolve.
The final result may not meet all expectations, and revision surgery may also be needed for various reasons. In addition, allergic reactions to local anesthetics or anesthetic agents are possible.
In experienced hands, complications are rare, and the result is good and long-lasting. We will always treat any possible problem situations professionally.
