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?

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

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

But a long philtrum is not a that the aged skin alone. Some people are born with a relatively long that makes their lips seem thin. And lip fillers will not help this situation as there is a limit to which you can increase the 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 smile.

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Am I a good candidate for an Upper Lip Procedure?

A lip lift procedure is a cosmetic procedure that can significantly change the overall appearance of your face and how you are perceived by others. But before you decide to undergo the for its various benefits, you have to meet the criteria that allow you to be considered for the . 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 features, you, unfortunately, cannot undergo the lip lift procedure:

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

Benefits of Lip Lift Procedure

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

The of the lip lift are not held back by age groups. Of course, it works wonders on aged skin and makes you look way 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 thin lips.

Steps of Lip Lift Procedure

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

The procedure begins with the of anesthesia 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 surgeon will make the first and begin the surgical process. Based on the type of incision, the lip lift is into different types, all of which are below:

For this procedure, your surgeon will make the first just above the upper lip. Also known as gullwing lip lift, this 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 . The upper border of the lip is enhanced as well, and as the name describes, it looks like a .

Your surgeon will discuss 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 are made, and the skin removed resulting in of the lip, your surgeon will suture the and that marks the end of your surgical . 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 condition .

Recovery from Upper Lip Procedure

The recovery phase of the lip lift procedure is not as as the period of most cosmetic procedures. The sutures from the procedure will be in place for a week, and the 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 period. You should avoid any sort of strenuous during this period, as it can put on your incision and the wound healing . You should also from smoking during this period as it can cause an which can affect the healing process and result in .

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

Apart from this, your 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 and to be careful while your teeth. It is important for proper healing of the incisions that you follow the of your surgeon.

Risks and Complications of Lip Lift Procedure

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

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

Your Lip Lift Journey

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

The lip lift 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 incision techniques depending on your lower face and your expectations. After the first is made, your will remove excess philtrum, the upper lip upwards in the . This step ends with your 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 from putting any on the incision by either sleeping on your face, performing strenuous activities, or . Any extra can ruin the results of the procedure and should be avoided completely.

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Why Choose Dr. Mark Gittos?

 is a board-certified specialist surgeon who values patient satisfaction and overall health over everything else. He has received training from the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Being a well-trained and highly-skilled surgeon, he can help your results from a 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, cosmetic surgery results and is highly in ,  and  having over 4000 Surgeries in the last 26 years. 

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

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

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

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