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 Procedure or Upper Lip Lift is a surgical procedure that can help reduce the distance 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 surgery is a lip 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 undergo plumping with fillers. As you age, the ligaments and the skin lose their and begin to droop and sag. In places, the skin may resulting in elongation of certain facial structures. The philtrum is a 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 affects 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 as there is a limit to which you can the vertical length of your lips them like duck lips.

A lip lift procedure not only increases the amount of pink lip tissue that is but also makes your central upper teeth more visible, especially while your lips are resting, hence, giving you all the to form the smile.

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Am I a good candidate for an Upper Lip Procedure?

A lip lift procedure is a that can change the overall appearance of your face and how you are perceived by others. But before you decide to undergo the procedure for its various benefits, you have to meet the criteria that allow you to be for the . You may be an ideal candidate for the lip lift procedure if:

Unlike most , the lip lift not only has strict eligibility criteria but also strict ineligibility criteria. If you have the features, you, unfortunately, cannot the lip lift procedure:

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

Benefits of Lip Lift Procedure

The lip lift procedure has and psychological as it the physical appearance of your lips which then improves your self-image 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 of the is to make you look significantly younger.

The benefits of the lip lift procedure are not held back by age groups. Of course, it works on aged skin and makes you look way than you are but length is also an issue for the youth. If you are young and have a long philtrum, then a lip lift will reduce the size of the and give some volume to your relatively thin lips.

Steps of Lip Lift Procedure

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

The procedure begins with the of and mostly, local with intravenous is used over general anesthesia. Your will let you know of the best option for you. After you have been anesthetized, your surgeon will make the first incision and begin the process. Based on the type of incision, the lip lift procedure is divided 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 procedure results in a more defined upper lip as the skin 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 gullwing.

Your surgeon will the different types of lip lifts and which one is the best option for you, prior to the . You can choose the one that fits you with the help of your doctor.

After the incisions are made, and the philtrum skin resulting in of the lip, your will suture the incisions and that marks the end of your procedure. 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 health and your general .

Recovery from Upper Lip Procedure

The phase of the lip lift procedure is not as intensive as the period of most cosmetic . The sutures from the 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 recovery period. You should avoid any sort of strenuous during this period, as it can put pressure on your incision and complicated the wound process. You should also abstain from during this period as it can cause an which can affect the healing and result in prominent scarring.

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 healing . An healing process is bound to alter the results and ruin the aesthetics of the face completely.

Apart from this, your surgeon will give you a list of you need to take to ensure that you heal . You will also be to use a smaller and to be 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 procedures, there are a few risks and that are associated with it. Some of the of the lip lift procedure are below:

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

Your Lip Lift Journey

This is the first step of your lip lift procedure journey. 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 criteria.

The lip lift can take anywhere between twenty minutes to an hour and is usually performed under local anesthesia. For the procedure, your will choose one of the six incision techniques on your lower face structure and your expectations. After the first incision is made, your surgeon will remove excess philtrum, the upper lip upwards in the process. This step ends with your suturing the .

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 pressure on the by either on your face, activities, or . Any extra pressure can ruin the results of the and should be completely.

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Why Choose Dr. Mark Gittos?

 is a board-certified plastic 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 . Being a well-trained and highly-skilled surgeon, he can help your results from a procedure are . 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, natural-looking 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 Surgeon and operates a practice in London UK and Auckland New . His practice on both surgical and procedures, each to help restore, improve or change a or problem. The first step in every case is to talk through your personal requirements and all the options, before on the most effective .

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

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