Lip Reduction

Many men and women undergo lip augmentation to increase the size of the upper and/or lower lips. However, there are some people out there that feel that their lips are too large. Individuals that have large lips may feel self-conscious about their appearance. What many of these people do not know is that there is a cosmetic surgery procedure that is designed to bring down the size of the lips so they are in proportion with the rest of your face.

Lip Reduction Surgery

The lip reduction procedure can be performed on patients that have naturally large lips, or on patients that have undergone lip augmentation procedures and are unhappy with the results. During treatment, the plastic surgeon creates a horizontal incision on the inside of the lip. The surgeon then removes excess fat and tissue from the lip before closing the incision with stitches. The lip reduction procedure can be performed on the upper and lower lip to improve the patient's appearance and balance out facial features.

Lip Reduction Risks

Any patient that undergoes surgery should be aware that there are some risks associated with treatment. Patients that have lip reduction surgery may develop an infection or an allergic reaction to the anesthesia that is used during surgery. The side effects of surgery include pain, swelling, bruising, and redness in the treatment area; these side effects generally dissipate within a few days of surgery.

Lip Reduction Costs

The cost of the lip reduction surgery is typically anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000. The price will range depending on whether both lips are treated, the extent of treatment, and the surgeon that performs your surgery.

Contact a Plastic Surgeon

Lip reduction surgery can improve a person's sense of well being and overall confidence. Contact a local plastic surgeon if you are interested in undergoing treatment.

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