Lip reduction In Thailand
Lip reduction, also known as reduction cheiloplasty, is a treatment that removes excess lip tissue to diminish the appearance of too big lips.
Lip reduction involves creating an incision inside the mouth and removing a strip of skin from either one or both lips to obtain the desired look. Your surgeon will augment your mouth and lips to match your face features, resulting in a soft, natural mouth.
The operation takes approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Post-operative Care:
You may experience changes in your grin, unusual feelings such as “hollowness,” tingling, intense pain, “pulling,” burning, and coldness. Rest easily and elevate your head with two pillows for 7-14 days, or as recommended by your surgeon. Swelling and bruises are usual post-surgery and will subside within a few weeks. Lip reduction surgery often yields complete results within 3 months. After the surgery, your lips may appear fuller due to swelling, but this will subside with time.
Recovery time: Swelling will reduce within a few weeks, however the ultimate outcome is often noticeable after 3 months following the surgical treatment. These typically subside within a few weeks. Return to work within 5 to 7 days, depending on the nature of employment. If your job is sedentary and does not need much communication, you can return to work after about a week.
Allow one week to resume your normal routine following lip reduction surgery. It is also suggested to avoid contact sports for at least six to eight weeks.
The surgery can be conducted using local or regional anesthesia, although some surgeons may opt for Light Sleep anesthesia.
Admission to the hospital is determined by both your wishes and your surgeon’s recommendations. Lip reduction can be performed as an outpatient procedure, in a hospital, or in an ambulatory surgery suite.
Preparation Before Surgery:
During consultation, a medical history (including allergies, major medical conditions, and prescriptions) will be assessed, followed by a physical examination and laboratory tests.
Blood and urine samples will be taken for pre-operative laboratory examinations. X-rays may be used to assess bone structure.
Avoid smoking for 3-4 weeks before surgery as it disrupts circulation and slows healing.
You may need to abstain from alcohol for a week prior to surgery and during recuperation.
Avoid using medications including hormones, anticoagulants, anabolic steroids, and vitamins for at least 4-6 weeks to prevent complications before surgery.
Avoid using aspirin, anti-inflammatory medicines, and herbal supplements as they can cause more bleeding.