| lip
lift overview |
| introduction
to lip lift surgery |
a
lip lift shortens the distance between the bottom of the
nose and the top of the red part of the upper lip to give
the appearance of greater lip fullness |
| often combined
with... |
face
lift, eyelid
surgery, dermal
fillers, nose
surgery |
| incision
placement & surgery details |
incision
to remove a thin strip of skin can be at the base of the
nose or along the border of the lip |
| anesthesia
for lip lift surgery |
general,
or local with IV sedation |
| surgical
facility |
usually outpatient
surgery center |
| length
of surgery |
1
to 2 hours |
| discomfort
|
mild |
| what to expect
after lip lift surgery |
numbness,
swelling, difficulty chewing or speaking; back to work
in about a few days to a week |
| risks
of lip lift surgery |
permanent
numbness, scarring, asymmetry |
| variations
and techniques |
varying
techniques depend on lip anatomy and desired degree of
correction |
| cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$1500
to $4000 |
| duration
of results |
results
last 5 to 10 years |
| insurance
for lip lift surgery |
lip
lift surgery is considered cosmetic surgery; insurance
does not apply |
