LipLift
Lip shortening
WHAT DOES
It is an operation performed to reduce the distance from the most prominent part of the lip (called the cupid's tubercle) to the base of the nose.
The optimum for the beauty of the lip is that when the patient speaks, the lower part of the upper incisor teeth are slightly visible. This surgery is successfully achieved by shortening the lip distance by more than 30%.
TYPE OF ANESTHESIA
Local anesthesia
RECOVERY TIME
10 days
DEFINITIVE RESULT
2 weeks
Cases
Process
INTERVENTION
This procedure, which lasts between 30 and 40 minutes approximately, can be performed in consultation (without requiring hospitalization). For the operation it is necessary to first draw the area to be incised under the nose (which is shaped like a bull horn), so that the largest amount of tissue is removed from the central part, decreasing towards the lateral parts. When we have removed the desired tissue, we suture the incision.
POST-OPERATORY
Symptoms such as bruising and swelling may appear, but they are minimal and in all cases usually last 48 hours. It is not a painful intervention although during the first days it is normal that there are difficulties for the mobilization of the lips.
The stitches are removed 7 to 10 days after the intervention. At 48 hours after the intervention the patient will be able to lead a completely normal life.
The stitches are removed 7 to 10 days after the intervention. At 48 hours after the intervention the patient will be able to lead a completely normal life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lip Shortening Surgery Result
The results are usually seen quickly. By the time the operation is completed, the changes are visible even if the patient's lip is swollen.
The definitive results will be visible once this swelling has passed. Approximately 1 to 2 weeks. At the beginning the scar is a little noticeable but it is easy to cover with make-up and after some time, the scar (located under the nose) is imperceptible.
What does lip shortening consist of?
Lip surgery is performed on those lips that can be aesthetically improved. Dr. Fernandez Blanco is an expert in this field and his reputation is well known publicly.
Who needs lip shortening?
People with the distance between the base of the nose and the cupid's tubercle too long. There are people who constitutionally have a short space in that area, but with the passage of time and with aging, it is common for this distance to become longer and the upper lip loses volume in the vermilion (the red part of the lip) and thus loses the curvature, which is what makes the cupid's tubercle is projected in youth. Therefore, the result is a flat and long lip that is usually accompanied by peribuccal wrinkles. Then what we get with this intervention is an aesthetic rejuvenation of the lip.
Is a liplift scar noticeable?
No, the scar is not evident as it is an intradermal suture and part of it is inside the nostrils. With time, the scar will be very difficult to appreciate.
Is lip shortening a painful procedure?
Nothing at all, and painkillers are prescribed to the patient to avoid any kind of discomfort.
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