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Lip Reduction(Cheiloplasty) surgery: Cost, Recovery, Result Images
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Celebrity Cosmetic Surgeon Dr Milan Doshi
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11000+ Cosmetic Surgery
320+ Lip Reduction Surgery
Lip reduction is the surgery to reduce the appearance of larger or fuller than desirable lips. CPT 40654– All Lip Procedures
- Are you uncomfortable with large lip?
- Is your lip hanging?
- Do you want to have lips in proportion to face?
What is Lip Reduction Surgery?
It is fashionable in young people to have large fuller lips; however, not everyone likes their lips to be a prominent facial feature. A beautiful lip can be created with lip reduction surgery. Both Lip size and shape can be modified to get attractive lips.
Synonyms of Lip Reduction Surgery:
Lip reduction, Cheiloplasty, Lip contouring, Lip reshaping, Lip surgery, Lip sculpting
There are many types of lip reduction surgery to get an attractive lip according to patient face, gender, race and desire. The new addition of the Brazilian bikini lip reduction technique is very useful to the real large lip reduction.
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- Size can be reduced as desired
- The shape can be changed
- A hanged lip can be corrected
- Your smile will be alluring
- Asymmetric lips can also be improved.
- Macrochelia(Permanent, abnormal swelling of your lips)
- Restore your self-confidence
Common Causes for Large Lips Are
- Macrochelia
- Hereditary
- Teeth malocclusion
- Small chin
- Hyperactive lip muscle
Other causes of large lips are
- Cheilitis granulomatosa
- Melkerson-Rosenthal syndrome
- Crohn’s disease, infections (deep fungal infection, leishmaniasis, leprosy, syphilis, tuberculosis)
- Sarcoidosis
- Glandular cheilitis
- Neoplasms (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma,
- Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma,
- Acute myeloblastic leukemia
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Hairy cell leukemia and natural killer/T-cell lymphoma)
- Fibro adenoma
- Oro-facial granulomatosis
- Silica granuloma
- Amyloidosis
- Port-wine stain
- Lymphangiectasia
- Cyclosporine usage
- Ascher’s syndrome https://pubmed.ncbi.gov
Causes of Elongated Lip
- The reason for lip elongation can be attributed to ageing which causes
the skin between the nose and the lips to increase in length. - This causes the upper lip to lose volume and appear retracted when
compared against lower lip.
ICD K13-Hypertrophy of Lip
Consultation is needed to know the personalize information for your lip surgery time, recovery, goals, safety and results
During the consultation, you can freely express your desire for lip size shape, and all concern for the lip reduction surgery.
You will be listened to, understood, and explained about the lip reduction surgery. During the consultation, Dr. Milan Doshi will evaluate and explain you what we can do in order to get harmonious lip
You will be shown before and after photos of previous lip reduction job.
Photo Edited Images
Photo edited imaging offers post-cosmetic surgery simulation. It helps convey
the desire and want for the expected outcome. Thus, a surgeon can discuss with
you about the possibilities and limitations of surgery in the best possible way
as well as plan the surgery accordingly matched to an ultimate goal.
You can have a consultation as well as the procedure for the very same day.
- 40 minutes to an hour to perform.
- Marking is done by your cosmetic surgeon according to desired lip shape
- Local anesthesia and adrenaline are injected at the operative site.
- The incision is made inside the lips according to markings
- Mucosa and underlying tissues are removed as per marking.
- The incisions are then sutured with dissolvable stitches, leaving no visible scars.
- You can go home immediately after the surgery
In the Case of Upper Lift Surgery, the following Procedure is performed
- The doctor makes a butterfly-shaped incision on the inside and bottom of the nose and removes a strip of skin from under the nose.
- The result is that the upper lip is lifted slightly, making the lip more visible.
- The treatment takes approximately 30 minutes and is often performed in combination with a facelift
Male
- In male the following types of lips have been identified namely
- Natural
- Pointy Natural
- Thin (upper lip is thinner as compared to lower lip)
- Cupid’s bow (exaggerated feminine shape)
- Uni-lip (peakles)
- Beestung (Narrow and very full, mostly in the early 20s)
- Smear(Wide, spaced peaks, present in mostly 40s)Glamour(Upper lip is fuller)
Female
- In female the following types of lips have been identified such as
- Full Lips
- Wide Lips
- Heavy Lower Lips
- Thin Lips
- Thin Lips
- Heart Lips
- Downward turn Lips
- Bowed Lips
- Heavy Upper Lips
- Round Lips
- You will feel some heaviness of the lip.
- It is recommended to be on a soft diet for the initial 2 to 3 days to allow the wound to heal properly.
- Some swelling and bruising will be there for 3-4 weeks after the procedure.
- Most swelling will go in a week’s time cold compression and pain medication to ease the recovery.
The results will be visible within a week and transformed into a more defined way as the swelling will go away.
Conclusion
- You can have the desired shape and volume of lips.
- You will see the transformation instantly, it is safe.
- A number of people across the globe availing the benefits of modern science & technology, including cosmetic & plastic surgeries.
- It is owned by Dr Milan Doshi.
- specially designed with good ambience for cosmetic surgery patients.
- Allure Medspa, Cosmetic surgery clinic is at the heart of the Bollywood, Andheri,which is easy to commute for pre- and post-operative visits. While away from the glittering world, Goregaon cosmetic surgery center assures you about the utmost privacy.
- Goregaon cosmetic surgery center is NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers). It assures you about the best medical practice, safety, and comfortable recovery. We follow a stringent medical protocol for your safety.
- Well equipped with an advance lifesaving armamentarium
- Goregaon cosmetic surgery Centre is with night stay facility. If you are coming from out station, transformation journey a safe and comfortable one
- The staffs at the cosmetic surgery centre are well-experienced to take all the post-operative care. They patiently guide you taking post-operative care of yourself before discharging to make your journey of fine to fabulous, a pleasant experience.
- You will homely at Allure Medspa.
- Real time 3d virtual consultation. You can have cosmetic surgery consultation from anywhere in India or abroad
- Patient care coordinator is there to address any concern immediately and coordinate with the medical team to make your tummy tuck surgery planning, recovery smooth and safer.
- If you are coming from outstation, we have special facilitation planning.
We Are Committed To Make Your Fine to Fabulous Journey a Memorable
A) No Hidden or Mandatory/Additional Fees
The cost of the lip reduction surgery is around INR 30,000 to 60,000. This price gives you a ball-park figure to help you with your decision.
India is a medical tourism destination for Southeast Asian, African, and Gulf patients. Dr.Milan Doshi is regularly treating patients from different ethnic backgrounds with artistic skills, knowledge, and expertise. He is well- known among Bollywood celebrities to create an aesthetic lip.
B) Lifting the upper lip
A drooping upper lip makes you look older. The plastic surgeon can lift your upper lip by shortening the distance between your upper lip and nose (the philtrum). The doctor makes a butterfly-shaped incision on the inside and bottom of the nose and removes a strip of skin from under the nose. The result is that the upper lip is lifted slightly, making the lip more visible.
The treatment takes approximately 30 minutes and is often performed in combination with a facelift.
Conclusion:
- You can have the desired shape and volume of lips.
- You will see the transformation instantly, it is safe.
- A number of people across the globe availing the benefits of modern science & technology, including cosmetic & plastic surgeries.
Q1. Why do people want Lip Reduction?
Ans. If a person born with large, asymmetric, or hanging lip, then they sought for lip reduction surgery.
Q2. How do I prepare for my surgery?
Ans. Stop smoking and quit taking aspirin or any blood thinners at least 2 weeks prior in order to avoid excessive bleeding during the surgical procedure. Stop taking any of the counter medicine or food supplement.
Q3. How much does lip reduction surgery cost?
Ans. The cost of the lip reduction surgery is around INR 30,000 to INR 60,000. This price gives you a ball-park figure to help you with your decision.
Q4. Is the procedure going to be painful?
Ans. You will have local anesthesia that helps in avoiding pain and provides a relaxed experience.
Q5. Are There Any Risks to this Surgery?
Ans. Likewise, any surgery, it has also some sorts of general risks such as bleeding, bruising, scarring, and minor infection. It is very rare to have a risk if you choose an expert board-certified plastic cosmetic surgeon and a reputed surgical center.
Q6. How Visible Are The Scars?
Ans. The incisions are placed inside the mouth and the mucosa heals very well, hence scars are not usually visible.
Q7. What Restrictions Do I Have After Surgery?
Ans.
• Keep the area clean as much as possible.
• Regular mouthwash after each meal.
• Kissing is restricted for at least 2 weeks if possible.
• Check the temperature of food or liquid with the hand before taking into the mouth.
CPT Code and Description about Lip Reduction Surgery:
| CPT Code | CPT Description | ICD -10 Procedure |
| 14060 | Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, face; up to 10 sq. cm | Z41.1 |
| 15877 | Suction assisted lipectomy(if liposuction is used as part of the reduction). | Z41.1 |
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