| lip
reduction overview |
| introduction
to lip reduction surgery |
lip
reduction surgery makes one or both lips smaller to create
a more desirable appearance |
| often
combined with... |
nose
surgery, jaw
implants, chin
implant |
| incision
placement & surgery details |
incisions
usually inside the lips, but sometimes need to be placed
at the border of the lip for the best result |
| anesthesia |
local, or
local with IV sedation |
| surgical
facility |
usually
outpatient surgery center |
| length
of lip reduction surgery |
1
to 2 hours |
| discomfort
|
mild |
| what to expect
after lip reduction surgery |
numbness,
swelling, difficulty chewing or speaking; back to work
in about a few days to a week |
| risks
of lip reduction surgery |
permanent
numbness, scarring, asymmetry |
| variations
and techniques |
varying
techniques depend on lip anatomy and desired degree of
correction |
| cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$1500
to $4000 |
| duration
of results |
results of
lip reduction surgery are permanent |
| insurance
for lip reduction surgey |
lip
reduction surgery is considered cosmetic surgery; insurance
does not apply |
