Lip Lift
THE PROCEDURE
Lip lifts are one of our most popular procedures at Purity Bridge. As we get older, not only do the pink part of our lips thin, but the distance between our nose and lips also elongates. The combined effect is very ageing, and a lip lift simultaneously addresses both problems, leaving a natural, rejuvenated appearance, with a very subtle scar. The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic in the clinic, as a "walk-in, walk-out" procedure. As well as elevation of the lip, it also results in an upper lip that has a fuller rejuvenated appearance. This popular procedure is referred to as a Cupid's Bow Lip Lift frequently.Who carries out this treatment?
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Consultant Plastic Surgeon -
Consultant Plastic Surgeon -
Consultant Plastic Surgeon
WHAT DOES IT INVOLVE?
A cupid's bow lip lift at Purity Bridge involves a local anaesthetic injection to freeze the upper lip, much like that performed at the dentist. A planned special pattern of skin and underlying tissue is removed from the nasal sill and careful stitched up again to elevate the lip. The skin pattern is often described as a bull horn pattern, and some people refer to this as an Italian lip lift.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
A surgical lip lift can really enhance and rejuvenate the upper lip. It can be used instead of lip fillers in certain cases, or in addition to lip fillers. There is a speedy recovery, and stitches are removed around a week later. The links below are to diaries written by two of our lip lift patients that we hope you will find helpful to gain an insight into what it is like to undergo a lip lift.
Before and After
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Other thoughts regarding surgical Lip Lifts
The procedure takes 40-60 minutes.
It is normal to experience some discomfort after the procedure. Redness, swelling, pain, itching, bruising or tenderness at the surgical site may also occur. These usually subside after a few days but can last up to two weeks. Your lip will swell for the first 24-hours after the operation, so please bear this in mind when organising social engagements. We would normally recommend postponing social engagements until around 10-days after surgery.
- Cool gentle compresses may help to reduce the swelling and bruising
- Paracetamol may be taking for the discomfort after treatment
- Avoid taking aspirins, or non-steroidal pain-killers (ibuprofen, Nurofen), St Johns Wort or high doses of vitamin E supplements for a week after treatment. These may increase the risk of swelling and bruising.
- Avoid exercise and alcohol for a week after surgery
- The surgical tapes used to support the wound will be removed a week after surgery at the time of stitch removal.
There is normally no need to repeat a lip lift. However, further enhancement of your result may be achieved using hyaluronic acid lip filler.
- People who take medication to thin their blood (such as aspirin and warfarin) are at higher risk of bleeding and bruising so should discuss this with their consultant
- If you suffer from cold sores, please let us know about this as you may need treatment with an anti-viral medication to reduce the risk of these coming back following surgery - surgery should not be performed if you have an active cold sore.
Any surgical procedure carries the risk of bleeding, infection and consequent scarring. These are low risk in a lip lift, and will be discussed with you at the time of your consultation. Occasionally under- or over-correction may result, which might require further treatment.
Prices start From £4,168
Please contact the clinic for a guide price
