The maximum swelling will take about 5 days after the surgery & will decrease in 2 weeks
Procedure
An upper lip lift is suitable for people who are unhappy with the length of their upper lip or someone who think their upper lip is quite thick. The upper lip refers to the area between the base of the columella of the nose and the reddish pink of the lip which the ideal length is said to be 12-15 millimeters.
The procedure:
The incision is made just along the vemillon border of the lip, excessively fat and tissue from the lip will be removed. Therefore, the upper lip would have shortened and pulled upward.
The result of the upper lip lift would give you more pleasant shape and more youthful looking lips.
Preoperative
Stop smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages two weeks before and after surgery for healing the wound faster.
Abstain from aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E and supplements two weeks before surgery to prevent the severe bleeding.
Notify any medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, etc. including any usage of a drug or dietary supplements.
Recovery
Apply petroleum jelly to moisture your mouth.
Avoid spicy food, seafood, fermented food, alcohol drinks and smoking.
Lie down with the head raised higher than your chest, the swelling will subside faster.
Use mouthwash to rinse your mouth immediately after drinking or eating anything to keep your mouth clean.
Take all the medication prescribe and follow all guidance by the doctor.
General Information
Duration
1 hour
Type
New Surgery
Type of Anesthesia
Local Anesthesia
Follow Up Process
Depends on doctor' schedule.
Scar Condition
The maximum swelling will take about 5 days after the surgery & will decrease in 2 weeks
Procedure
An upper lip lift is suitable for people who are unhappy with the length of their upper lip or someone who think their upper lip is quite thick. The upper lip refers to the area between the base of the columella of the nose and the reddish pink of the lip which the ideal length is said to be 12-15 millimeters.
The procedure:
The incision is made just along the vemillon border of the lip, excessively fat and tissue from the lip will be removed. Therefore, the upper lip would have shortened and pulled upward.
The result of the upper lip lift would give you more pleasant shape and more youthful looking lips.
Preoperative
Stop smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages two weeks before and after surgery for healing the wound faster.
Abstain from aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E and supplements two weeks before surgery to prevent the severe bleeding.
Notify any medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, etc. including any usage of a drug or dietary supplements.
Recovery
Apply petroleum jelly to moisture your mouth.
Avoid spicy food, seafood, fermented food, alcohol drinks and smoking.
Lie down with the head raised higher than your chest, the swelling will subside faster.
Use mouthwash to rinse your mouth immediately after drinking or eating anything to keep your mouth clean.
Take all the medication prescribe and follow all guidance by the doctor.
