Lip reduction also known as cheiloplasty is a surgical procedure for reducing the size of the lip and also to correct the abnormally shaped lip.

Large lips in some people look beautiful. Whereas in certain people, it will look vice versa. Certain natural conditions may cause fat lips. Fat, luscious lips can be sexy in some people. But, some others may find it displeasing and out of proportion with the rest of the face. You can change your lip-size to your desired comfort level and balance the look.

The candidate for lip reduction surgery should be one who is irritated by larger lips. He/she should be in a good health, without any serious ailments. People who have serious allergies should report it to the doctor before the procedure.

The procedure starts with a general or local anesthesia. Lip reduction surgery takes about an hour to complete. An incision will be made inside the mouth in the length of a lip. A strip of skin or tissue from one lip or both will be removed through the incision. The surgeon will enhance the shape of the mouth and lip while sustaining a natural look. The incision will be closed with dissolvable sutures. According to your preferences, the surgeon will modify the curves around the lips.

There can be slight swelling and bruising around the surgical area. It will dissolve after a few days of surgery. The surgery will describe you the dos and don’t s after the procedure. Proper care is suggested in order to prevent infection and other risks. The healing time may depend upon the person’s bodily ability to heal. Final results will be visible in about three months after surgery. You will be able to resume your normal activities within few days after the surgery.

Lip Reduction