Lip Reduction

Who Is It Good For Lip Reduction?
Most cases of patients who come to their plastic surgeons for lip reduction is due to the abnormal development of genes that caused too plump lips that show the teeth and gums, even if not widely smiling. Lip reduction is to actually decrease lip size in order to achieve the desired results of thinner but still beautiful lips that accentuate sexy lady lips. Some people do think that thinner lips are better.

What Is Lip Reduction?
Lip reduction is surgery to remove excess lip tissue and reduce the size of overly large lips. If you feel that your lips are too large and overshadow the rest of your face, lip reduction surgery may be able to help. The surgical procedure is not very invasive, but you will have some pain and swelling and must take it easy for a while, which are considerations to keep in mind before making a decision.

How dose Lip Reduction Procedure?
The procedure aims at removing tissues of excess from the upper and the lower lips. By the use of a local anesthesia or a sleep sedative, If you are undergoing this surgery with regional anesthesia only, you will have an injection between your lip and gums, deep down inside the chin. Another choice is local anesthetics, which will be rather like the shots you get when you have dental work done. The patient is put under an easy and comfortable stage that is ready for the surgery.
In this surgery,Surgeon will make an incision the length of your lip on inside of your mouth. Surgeon will then remove a strip of lip tissue or mucus membrane from the lip and suture the incision closed. This will thin the lip and pull in slightly inward, making it less full. Both lips (if you are having both done) will usually be done at once. The sutures used may be dissolvable ones or ones that must be removed in a few days.

How long dose it take?
A lip reduction procedure normally takes about 40-60 minutes to perform.

What will happen after the surgery?
Your lips and mouth may feel tight ,quite tender and swelling . For a couple of days, you may not be able to talk much as to achieve full healing of the swollen area.

What do I need to do after surgery?
You may be groggy and in a bit of pain the first days after your surgery. You will have to take it easy and sleep on two pillows to keep your head elevated for a week or two. You may be told to avoid acid foods like citrus fruits and anything with vinegar and may be told to thoroughly wash all fresh fruits and vegetables. You may be instructed to rinse with an antiseptic mouthwash several times a day. Resist the urge to run your tongue over your incisions and do not pick at the sutures. Try to avoid bending over and don't lift any heavy objects for at least two weeks. Get your surgeon's approval before you participate in contact sports.

How long is this recovery time?
Your lips will be swollen, but this should resolve itself in the first week. You may also be bruise, but this will go away, as well.
You will more than likely experience some discomfort for several weeks. Because of the incisions in your mouth, your diet may be restricted until they heal .Sutures will usually be taken out by your surgeon a week to 10 days postoperatively.