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Lip reduction is a common cosmetic lip surgery technique that treats enlarged lips or lips that are too large.
Lip reduction surgery or lipoplasty consists of removing excess lip tissue from the mouth to obtain a reduction in the volume of the mouth lips. If your lips are too thick naturally or following injections of non-absorbable products, we can correct their thickness thanks to a specific surgical technique: lip reduction.
Lip reduction can be performed on the upper lips only or on the lower lips only or on both the upper and lower lips.
This information sheet was written by Dr ABBOU who is a plastic surgeon in Paris.
Lip reduction is a cosmetic surgery procedure that reduces the height and volume of the lips in order to beautify and rejuvenate them.
The goals of lip reduction are:
Lip reduction is intended for patients who have large lips: upper lips and / or lower lips since birth or following injections of permanent non-absorbable products in the lips.
Two cosmetic surgery consultations with your plastic surgeon to analyze your case and plan your procedure.
It is essential to stop smoking at least 15 days before the operation.
Lip reduction surgery is performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia in the operating room of a clinic.
The plastic surgeon removes the excess mucous membrane and orbicularis muscle of the mouth.
The operation can reduce the upper lip or the lower lip or both at the same time in most cases.
No scars are visible because the surgery is done from inside the mouth.
The patient is discharged from the clinic the same day: hospitalization in ambulatory.
The postoperative period is relatively simple. Some swelling and pain may persist for a few days. The lips will gradually deflate and you will observe a satisfactory result after one month.
The final result is obtained after 3 months.
Plan a week’s vacation after the operation to recover serenely.
Surgical intervention | Price |
|---|---|
| Reduction of the lips of the mouth | From 3000 euros |
This cosmetic surgery of the mouth is never covered by social security.
Thanks to cosmetic surgery of the lips which allows the surgical reduction of the volume and height of the lips.
Not really, the pain is very moderate and is more like discomfort and tightness for a few days. You will be able to resume your normal activities after about ten days.
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