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Upper Lip Lift UK

Upper Lip Lift Surgery – Bullhorn Lip Lift in London UK by Mr Mark Gittos Plastic Surgeon

What is a Lip Lift Procedure?

or Upper Lip Lift is a surgical procedure that can help reduce the or length of tissue between your nose and lips, more known as the philtrum, A lip lift or lip lift can give your lips a plumper, more youthful look. A lip lift surgery is a permanent lip as opposed to the results of using lip fillers and can even a better result in some cases.

It is an ideal for you if you want your lips to look plump and rejuvenated but do not want to undergo frequent procedures with . As you age, the and the skin lose their and begin to droop and sag. In places, the skin may resulting in elongation of facial . The philtrum is a example of such facial structure. A long philtrum can cover your upper teeth and is an early sign of ageing.

But a long is not a that the aged skin alone. Some people are born with a relatively long philtrum that makes their lips seem thin. And lip fillers will not help this as there is a limit to which you can increase the vertical length of your lips without them appearing like duck lips.

A lip lift procedure not only increases the amount of pink lip tissue that is exposed but also makes your upper teeth more visible, while your lips are resting, hence, giving you all the components to form the perfect smile.

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Am I a good candidate for an Upper Lip Procedure?

A lip lift is a that can significantly change the overall appearance of your face and how you are by others. But before you decide to undergo the for its various benefits, you have to meet the eligibility that allow you to be for the procedure. You may be an ideal candidate for the lip lift procedure if:

Unlike most , the lip lift procedure not only has strict eligibility criteria but also strict ineligibility criteria. If you have the following features, you, unfortunately, cannot undergo the lip lift procedure:

Apart from these features, having oral herpes and mellitus can be relative contraindications for the procedure. You should speak to your doctor if you have these and want to undergo a lip lift procedure. Book an appointment now!

Benefits of Lip Lift Procedure

The lip lift has several physical and benefits as it improves the physical appearance of your lips which then your self-image and self-esteem, along with your mental health. The and appearance of your lips is bound to knock some years off your face. That with of the is to make you look significantly .

The of the lip lift procedure are not held back by age groups. Of course, it works on aged skin and makes you look way younger than you are but philtrum length is also an issue for the youth. If you are young and have a long philtrum, then a lip lift procedure will reduce the size of the philtrum and give some volume to your relatively thin lips.

Steps of Lip Lift Procedure

The lip lift is a procedure that can take up to an hour but usually lasts only for twenty minutes to thirty minutes. The procedure is as an outpatient procedure that you will be allowed to go home a couple of hours after the .

The procedure begins with the administration of and mostly, local anesthesia with sedation is used over general anesthesia. Your surgeon will let you know of the best option for you. After you have been anesthetized, your will make the first and begin the process. Based on the type of incision, the lip lift procedure is divided into different types, all of which are below:

For this procedure, your will make the first incision just above the upper lip. Also known as lip lift, this procedure results in a more defined upper lip as the skin directly above the upper lip is pulled making the pink part of the upper lip look more prominent. The upper border of the lip is enhanced as well, and as the name describes, it looks like a gullwing.

Your surgeon will the different types of lip lifts and which one is the best option for you, prior to the surgery. You can choose the one that fits you with the help of your doctor.

After the incisions are made, and the philtrum skin removed resulting in of the lip, your will suture the incisions and that marks the end of your surgical procedure. You will be able to go home the same day, or you may have to stay overnight in the hospital, it will depend on your personal health factors and your general .

Recovery from Upper Lip Procedure

The recovery phase of the lip lift procedure is not as as the recovery period of most cosmetic procedures. The from the procedure will be in place for a week, and the recovery period is generally two weeks long. Although the scars from the procedure can take up to a year to fade away.

You should rest and stay at home for at least the first couple of days of your recovery period. You should avoid any sort of exercise during this period, as it can put on your and complicated the wound process. You should also abstain from during this period as it can cause an which can negatively affect the healing process and result in scarring.

You should also be while sleeping as to not put any pressure on your incisions by sleeping on your face. During the period, it is better to avoid opening your mouth really wide when yawning and such as that also can the healing process. An process is bound to alter the results and ruin the aesthetics of the face completely.

Apart from this, your surgeon will give you a list of precautions you need to take to ensure that you heal . You will also be recommended to use a smaller toothbrush and to be while brushing your teeth. It is important for proper healing of the that you follow the of your .

Risks and Complications of Lip Lift Procedure

A lip lift procedure is a surgical procedure, and like all procedures, there are a few risks and complications that are associated with it. Some of the of the lip lift are mentioned below:

Most of these risks and can be by to the lip lift procedure under the care of a board-certified specialist plastic surgeon. Moreover, you should the risks in detail, with your surgeon prior to the surgery, so that you can weigh in the pros and cons of the surgery and see if it is the right fit for you. Book a now to speak to our and highly skilled plastic and surgeons.

Your Lip Lift Journey

This is the first step of your lip lift . During this period, you should be candid with your about your expectations and goals for the so that the surgeon can recommend the best way for you to achieve these goals. Also, it is during this phase that your surgeon will assess you to make sure you meet the eligibility .

The lip lift procedure can take anywhere between twenty minutes to an hour and is usually performed under local . For the procedure, your surgeon will choose one of the six techniques on your lower face structure and your expectations. After the first incision is made, your will remove excess philtrum, the upper lip upwards in the process. This step ends with your surgeon suturing the incisions.

The period lasts only for a couple of weeks, although the scars can take a year to fade away. During this period, you should abstain from putting any pressure on the incision by either on your face, performing strenuous activities, or . Any extra pressure can ruin the results of the and should be avoided completely.

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Why Choose Dr. Mark Gittos?

 is a specialist who values patient and overall health over everything else. He has received from the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and . Being a and highly-skilled surgeon, he can help your desired results from a procedure are achieved. His caring and nurturing nature will put you at ease and make you feel comfortable.

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About Mr Mark Gittos FRACS (Plast) – London Plastic Surgeons 

 offers high quality, natural-looking cosmetic results and is highly experienced in ,  and  having performed over 4000 Surgeries in the last 26 years. 

With  is an expert in breast, face and body for men & women. 

Mr Mark Gittos is a Specialist and operates a in London UK and Auckland New Zealand. His practice focuses on both surgical and non-surgical procedures, each designed to help restore, improve or change a characteristic or problem. The first step in every case is to talk through your personal and all the options, before on the most .

Naturally, before any treatment is begun, we will explain clearly the and risk factors; so that you have the information you need to make an informed decision that is best for you. Visit the practice to find out more.

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