These procedures can create permanent improvements
in the appearance of your lips. They are usually brief with quick
recovery although some swelling may persist for several weeks. The
overall costs may be less than repeated collagen or fat injections.
As with all surgery, some scars may be visible depending on the
technique and placement of incisions.
Lip lifts use a small incision at the lip line, raising
the lip to show more red. This can create a fuller red upper lip.
Lip shortening employs small incisions placed at the
base of the nose under the nostrils. This shortens the distance
between the nose and the upper lip and may also allow the lip
to "roll out", creating a more pouty look.
Lip thickening can be created with small incisions placed
inside of the lip to roll out the lip. This thickens the lip and
also creates more pouting. Healing may take a number of weeks
and sometimes the sensation of the lips are altered, although
the changes are temporary for most patients.
