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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?

Lip Lift or Upper Lip Lift is a surgical that can help reduce the or length of tissue your nose and lips, more commonly known as the philtrum, A lip lift or bullhorn lip lift can give your lips a plumper, more look. A lip lift is a lip as to the 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 rejuvenated but do not want to undergo frequent with fillers. As you age, the and the skin lose their and begin to droop and sag. In places, the skin may stretch resulting in elongation of certain facial structures. The is a perfect of such facial structure. A long can cover your upper teeth and is an early sign of ageing.

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

A lip lift not only increases the amount of pink lip tissue that is exposed but also makes your central upper teeth more visible, especially while your lips are resting, hence, giving you all the components to form the OnabotulinumtoxinAAbobotulinumtoxinAIncobotulinumtoxinAPrabotulinumtoxinALetibotulinumtoxinARimabotulinumtoxinBHyaluronic Acid FillersCalcium Hydroxylapatite FillersPoly-L-lactic Acid FillersPolymethylmethacrylate FillersAutologous Fat GraftingForehead Lines TreatmentGlabellar Frown Lines TreatmentCrow's Feet TreatmentBunny Lines TreatmentChemical Brow LiftLip FlipGummy Smile CorrectionMasseter ReductionJaw SlimmingDimpled Chin SmoothingCobblestone Chin SmoothingNefertiti Neck LiftMicro-BotoxMesotoxHyperhidrosis TreatmentChronic Migraine ReliefBruxism TreatmentTMJ TreatmentCervical Dystonia TreatmentNeck Spasm TreatmentBlepharospasm TreatmentLip AugmentationLip ContouringCheekbone EnhancementTear Trough FillersNasolabial Fold SofteningMarionette Line FillersLiquid RhinoplastyNon-Surgical Nose JobJawline ContouringJawline DefinitionChin AugmentationTemple VolumisingHand RejuvenationAcne Scar Subcision Filling.

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Am I a good candidate for an Upper Lip Procedure?

A lip lift procedure is a procedure that can significantly change the of your face and how you are perceived by others. But before you decide to the procedure for its various benefits, you have to meet the eligibility criteria 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 . 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 . You should speak to your doctor if you have these conditions and want to undergo a lip lift procedure. Book an now!

Benefits of Lip Lift Procedure

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

The benefits of the lip lift procedure are not held back by age groups. Of course, it works wonders 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 procedure meaning that you will be allowed to go home a couple of hours after the surgery.

The begins with the of anesthesia and mostly, local anesthesia with sedation is used over general . 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 surgical process. Based on the type of incision, the lip lift procedure is into different types, all of which are mentioned below:

For this procedure, your surgeon will make the first incision just above the upper lip. Also known as lip lift, this procedure results in a more 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 skin resulting in improved 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 in the hospital, it will depend on your personal health factors and your general condition .

Recovery from Upper Lip Procedure

The phase of the lip lift is not as intensive as the recovery period of most cosmetic procedures. The sutures from the will be in place for a week, and the recovery period is generally two weeks long. Although the scars from the 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 during this period, as it can put on your incision and complicated the wound process. You should also from smoking during this period as it can cause an which can negatively affect the process and result in .

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

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

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 that are associated with it. Some of the side-effects of the lip lift procedure are below:

Most of these risks and can be by to undergo the lip lift under the care of a board-certified specialist plastic surgeon. 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 and highly skilled plastic and cosmetic surgeons.

Your Lip Lift Journey

This is the first step of your lip lift procedure . During this period, you should be candid with your about your expectations and goals for the procedure so that the surgeon can 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 .

The lip lift procedure can take anywhere between twenty minutes to an hour and is usually performed under local anesthesia. 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 surgeon will remove excess philtrum, pulling the upper lip upwards in the process. This step ends with your suturing the .

The recovery 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 pressure on the incision by either sleeping on your face, performing activities, or smoking. Any extra can ruin the results of the and should be avoided completely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Choose Dr. Mark Gittos?

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

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

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

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

Mr Mark Gittos is a leading Specialist Plastic Surgeon and operates a practice in London UK and New . His practice focuses on both surgical 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 personal and explore all the options, before on the most effective solution.

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

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