Today, women increasingly want to change the shape or size of their lips. Cosmetology and plastic surgery offer a variety of options for correction, which is called the generic term cheiloplasty. To change the shape of the lips, smooth wrinkles, add volume or raise the corners can be done using minimally invasive methods of lip surgery (fillers, lipofilling), but the most durable and pronounced effect is surgical cheiloplasty. It can solve problems not only of small and inexpressive lips, but also too big, not in harmony with the rest of the face.
Moreover, lip plasty in a professional clinic is necessary for those who have congenital or acquired defects in the upper or lower lip. Experienced surgeons of our department perform all kinds of surgeries - lip augmentation, lip volume or size reduction, defect correction (scars, cleft). Doctors also perform surgeries on the lower lip and tissues around the mouth and nose.
Lip correction with the use of plastic surgery can be performed for aesthetic reasons, when the patient is not satisfied with the shape and size of the lips, as well as for medical reasons. Doctors perform various types of plastic surgery in the presence of congenital defects or acquired defects (burns, injuries, scars).
Usually a doctor will recommend a man or woman to have a cheiloplasty to harmonize the face if there is a:
In addition, plastic lip augmentation may be required as age-related changes occur and tissues lose volume and shape. Sometimes a surgical lip augmentation with lip reduction is required after unsuccessful previous lip augmentation procedures.
Surgery for upper or lower lip plasty in our clinic in St. Petersburg is carried out routinely, before the intervention it is important to rule out any contraindications. These include pregnancy and the entire period of lactation, as well as a number of pathologies. These are:
The price of cheiloplasty depends on the chosen technique. Any technique involves incisions, stitches, special instruments, and requires the surgeon's experience and extensive knowledge so that the result is exactly what the patient expects, and traces of interventions were inconspicuous. Among all approaches, several options are the most popular.
V-Y plasty is a correction with preservation of the natural appearance of the lips. It is named for the shape of the incisions and stitches that are made on the inside of the lips. Incisions are made in the shape of the Latin letter "V", with stitches the area takes the shape of the letter "Y". This allows you to visually increase the size of your upper lip.
Kesselring surgery helps to enlarge the lips by excising a strip of tissue and turning the inside out in the area of the upper or lower lip. The surgery is performed for very thin lips, asymmetry or certain defects.
Bulhorn surgery involves lifting the tissue between the nose and upper lip to increase volume by reducing some of the skin. The surgery is performed when there is a large distance between the nose and the lip, a very thin upper lip, asymmetry of the nasolabial triangle, age-related changes.
Corner elevators help lift up the corners of the lips, fixing them in position. The surgery is performed in cases of pronounced drooping of the corners of the mouth, age-related changes, and scars in these areas.
First of all, it is necessary to consult with a plastic surgeon. The doctor will discuss in detail all the nuances of the operation, clarifying the expectations of the patient and explaining the peculiarities of the procedure. In addition, it is important to discuss in advance how much it costs to operate on augmentation lips or correction of existing defects. The doctor will select the most appropriate techniques, which will eventually lead to the most harmonious shape and size of the lips. To rule out contraindications and complications, a preliminary examination and preparation for the intervention is necessary.
It is necessary to perform a number of laboratory tests - general blood and urine analysis, biochemical study, coagulogram, exclude HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis. In addition, a consultation with a general practitioner, an ECG and chest X-ray, and a conversation with an anesthesiologist are necessary. After the appointment of the date of surgery the doctor recommends to give up smoking and drinking alcohol for at least 2-3 weeks, eliminate medications that affect blood clotting. Before the operation it is important to observe a pause in food intake of at least 8-10 hours, to refrain from taking liquids 4-5 hours before the operation. Before the intervention, the teeth are thoroughly cleaned and the mouth is rinsed.
Depending on the type of surgery chosen, the doctor makes a mark before the operation, the patient goes to the operating room where he or she is anesthetized (general anesthesia). After that, the doctor makes incisions, forms a new lip shape and volume, sutures and treats the surgical site.
In order to hide the incision sites all manipulations are performed in the area of natural folds, sutures are applied using modern materials, they heal without scarring. After the operation, the patient is taken out of anesthesia and sent to the intensive care unit, and then to the recovery room when he or she fully recovers.
The recovery process in the lip area is usually quick and trouble-free. During the first week, you should avoid opening your mouth widely, laughing, eating foods that are too hot, cold or irritating. You should not go to a solarium, sauna, or sunbathing. After the stitches are removed, you can gradually expand your regimen. The result of the plastic surgery will be noticeable in about 1-2 months.
At our clinic, our physicians have extensive knowledge and practical experience in all aspects of cheiloplasty. They select the best possible treatment option and perform the operation in modern, well-equipped operating rooms. Your rehabilitation period is carried out in comfortable rooms, under the constant supervision of doctors and nursing staff. Throughout the recovery period the plastic surgeon supervises the process.
The main advantage of lip plasty is the ability to correct the shape of the lips, achieving an effect that lasts a lifetime.
Khristenko Arthur Alexandrovich
Leading plastic surgeon, cosmetologist
Experience 17 years
Making an appointment
Plastic surgeon, cosmetic surgeon
Candidate of Medical Sciences
Experience 25 years
Making an appointment
Plastic surgeon, cosmetic surgeon
Candidate of Medical Sciences
Experience 7 years
Making an appointment
*The site is a reference and information material for getting acquainted with the approximate price level by analogy with any advertising medium. The exact cost can always be found in price. The price includes: surgery, anesthesia, hospital stay, postoperative care, anesthesiologist supervision, implants (if necessary).
The exact cost of the service depends on the scope of the intervention and is established only after a personal examination by a specialist. To find out the cost of the service for you, sign up for an initial consultation by clicking on the button below:
Making an appointment
