Lips are one of the most attractive elements of the face. Most people dream about having the perfect lips. Some may have small lips which would need lip augmentation to achieve fullness in the lip while some may be having huge lips which would require lip reduction surgery. Lip reduction surgeries in India are done to decrease the volume of the lip. Like other surgical procedure, lip reduction surgeries too carries some complications.
Many people in the showbiz have undergone lift elevation surgery called as the ‘Celebrity lip lift’ which involves making an incision at the base of the nose and taking out a part of the lip tissue. This in turn increases the outward movement of the upper lip thus giving the person a ‘celebrity lip lift’. These procedures are not without risks and the biggest of the ‘celebrity lip lift’ is the prominence of scar at the base of the nose.
The only way to reduce large lips are through a lip reduction surgery in Mumbai. Since the lip is prominent due to the excess volume hence there is no non-surgical procedure to undertake lip reduction in Mumbai. The only way to reduce large lips is through surgery.
LARGE LIPS REQUIRING LIP REDUCTION SURGERY IN INDIA ARE SEEN IN:
- Hereditary due to some people having a genetic predisposition
- Dentofacial deformities
- Glandular hypertrophy specially in people who suck their lips
- Haemangiomas
- Infections
- Post Traumatic tissue excess
- After a lip augmentation surgery
INDICATIONS FOR LIP REDUCTION SURGERY IN INDIA-
- Not happy with the lip shape and size
- Not happy with the lip proportion when compared to the face.
- Over projected lips.
- Unhappy with the lip augmentation surgery and needs re-correction.
Lip reduction surgery in India includes removal of excess lip tissue from the upper and/or lower lips. It is the reshaping of the entire lip tissue.
Ideal candidates for the lip reduction surgery in India include:
- Non smoker
- Good health
- Stable body weight
- People with realistic expectations
SURGICAL METHOD:
ANAESTHESIA:
Local or General anaesthesia can be used for this procedure depending on the patients pain threshold and the extent of surgery. It is very important to understand that the lip has very prominent blood supply and as a result significant swelling and bruising has to be expected.
INCISION:
A long incision is made along the entire length on the upper and lower lip or either one needing the treatment. The incision is given usually along the wet part of the lip that is the inside the lip or at the junction of the wet and dry mucosa of the lip. However, the choice of incision usually depends on the surgeon’s choice and the amount of lip reduction needed and the area from where it has to be reduced.
Once the excess tissue has been marked as part of lip reduction in Mumbai, local anaesthesia with a hemostatic agent is injected in the tissues. The excess tissue is now removed in a wedge form from the inner aspect of the lip or at the junction of the dry and wet mucosa. After the tissue has been excised, hemostasis is achieved using a surgical cautery. The incision is now closed in a single or double layer sutures to get the best anatomical closure possible. The surgery approximately takes 30 mins.
POST OPERATION RECOVERY:
Despite of swelling ad redness, patient is comfortable from the very next moment of the surgery. Swelling and redness can last for a few days however, there is no impairment in other functions like speech and swallowing.
Sutures used are mostly the absorbable sutures. However, non –absorbable sutures if used can be removed after 7-10 days
LIP REDUCTION SIDE EFFECT:
The lips are one of the most sensitive parts of the body as they have innumerable nerve endings as well as multiple minute vessels hence the common adverse effects associated with lip reduction surgery in India will include-
- Redness
- Swelling
- Slight pain in the area
- Bruising
Less commonly, lip reduction surgery may cause:
Lip reduction without surgery is just an illusion.
Patient who cannot undergo surgery due to any underlying medical condition or who do not wish to undergo surgery, have an option for choosing the non-surgical methods for lip reduction.
- Dermal fillers in your cheeks to add volume in the upper part of your face
- Use of foundation or concealer on your lips for reducing the lip margin and making it look thinner
- Trying facial exercise
- Staying hydrated to reduce inflammation in the lips
Lip reduction surgery is the only viable option if you’re looking for a permanent solution to reduce the volume of your lips.
WHAT WILL BE THE LIP SURGERY COST IN INDIA?
In India, lip surgery cost has a wide range. However, the non-surgical methods will cost lesser than that of the surgical procedures but the surgical procedure will give permanent and definitive results. The lip surgery cost depends on whether the surgery is done under local or full anesthesia and the duration of surgery. Before discussing costs our doctors suggest that you should come and meet them in person as an understanding of the implications has to be undertaken through a discussion in person.