Not all of us want larger, fuller lips. Although it may seem like every aging starlet is having her lips augmented, many people feel that their lips are too big, and want them reduced.  Young people with larger or fuller than average lips are sometimes teased by their classmates and feel insecure.

Are You a Candidate for Lip Reduction?

If you are in good health and do not have any uncontrolled conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure, and if you have realistic expectations for the surgery, you are probably a good candidate for lip reduction surgery.

How is the procedure done ?

Lip reduction can be done under local anesthesia through surgical elliptical removal of inner aspect of the mucus membrane starting at the level of the red margin with direct closure by absorbable stitches. You can go home immediately after the procedure .

 

What is the expectation after the procedure ?

There are swelling and bruising which may last after about 10 days up to 2 weeks .

 

What are the post – operative instructions ?

Light diet, juices, fluid, soft diet; try to avoid hard and hot spicy food for about 2 – 3 days after the operation .