Lip procedures adjust the size, shape and proportion of the upper and/or lower lip. Augmentation is most commonly performed with hyaluronic acid filler or autologous fat, while surgical options include a lip lift (shortening the philtrum to show more vermilion) and permanent lip implants. Lip reduction removes a strip of inner mucosa through a hidden intra-oral incision to refine disproportionately full lips and is often requested after previous over-filling.
Duration
30 min – 1 hr
Recovery
1 week
Anaesthesia
Local anaesthesia
Setting
Day surgery
Swelling resolves in 5–7 days; avoid strenuous exercise for 3–5 days; sutures dissolve within 2 weeks.
Fuller or more balanced lips with improved symmetry; surgical results are long-lasting.
Common Questions
Book a consultation with Dr Ravin Patel to discuss your goals and find out if this procedure is right for you.