Lip augmentation (correction of volume and shape, surgical plastic surgery): what is it, types of changes, procedure after injury

Plastic surgery allows you to solve a whole range of problems, get rid of defects and congenital pathologies, and gives you confidence in your own irresistibility. One popular method is lip correction surgery. You can achieve natural results that will last a lifetime. Vy labiaplasty allows you to increase or decrease the volume, correct the shape and contour, defects of injuries or congenital pathologies. The procedure requires careful preparation and a comprehensive examination. Unlike fillers, it allows you to radically change the area of the mouth; the effect in the future does not require repeated sessions.

Indications and effectiveness of use

It has no age restrictions and is prescribed starting from 18 years of age. The intervention affects only the lip areas; a general rejuvenating effect of the entire face cannot be achieved. It can also be carried out in childhood. To correct birth defects, reconstruction is performed within 2 weeks after birth or when the child is six months old.

Indications for:

cleft palate, cleft lip, other birth defects;
reduction or increase in lip volume;
change in shape;
drooping lips;
drooping corners;
asymmetry;
cysts, fibromas of the mouth area.

As a result of the procedure, it is possible to lift the corners of the mouth; visually, the operation allows you to look younger and eliminates the tired appearance. The result lasts forever; no needling and regular corrections are required, as in the case of contouring with fillers.
To get rid of purse-string wrinkles, scars, vy plastic scars is also used.

Methods for increasing lip volume

Cheiloplasty is a method of enlarging and correcting the shape and contour of the lips using injections or lipofilling.

Fillers

This is an injection lip surgery. Using this drug, gel plastic surgery is performed. Anyone who does not want to undergo plastic surgery for lip augmentation can use this method. To carry out such a procedure, the doctor first marks the injection sites and, together with the patient, selects a specific type of filler.

For lip augmentation, you can use not only silicone implants, but also inlays made of foamed polytetrafluoroethylene.
The synthetic polymer is very soft and compresses easily. This means that foamed polytetrafluoroethylene will look as natural as possible.

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These types include synthetic - made on the basis of silicone, but very often they can cause allergic reactions and various inflammations and biocompatible - based on collagen, hyaluric acid and made from patient tissue.

Hyaluric acid moisturizes the skin and promotes collagen synthesis. Once the filler has been selected, it is injected into a sterilized syringe and then under the skin, often under a wrinkle, until the skin becomes smooth. Also, this procedure can be used not only for lip augmentation, but for plastic surgery after injury.

After the procedure, it is not allowed to apply makeup for about 6 hours, touch the lip or massage it; before and after the procedure, it is recommended to take medications that increase blood viscosity, and not to visit solariums and saunas until the swelling subsides.

This method is not durable. The injection can remain under the skin for about 1.5 years. After this, the effect of hyaluric acid disappears. The lips become the same as they were before the procedure.

Lipofilling

This is an operation through which you can both increase the volume of the lip and change its shape. This procedure is performed on the basis of the patient’s fat tissue. Plastic surgery to change shape is performed surgically.

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First, the doctor uses liposuction to remove fat cells from the thighs, abdomen or knees. To cleanse fat, it is subjected to a special procedure from which damaged fat cells and blood are removed.

Then this fat is injected into the lip through small punctures; they are made in the folds of the skin. Surgical lip augmentation using lipofilling is performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia. After the operation, the patient does not experience any pain. The injected fat usually retains the shape of the lips throughout life.

Implants

Silicone is used to make such implants. Once it is injected into the skin, it will not cause any harm to the body. It will also not decompose. If desired, this subcutaneous implant can be removed without any effort.

And to make an implant from natural materials, tissue from the groin area is used. In this case, there will be no allergic reactions in the patient. A scar may remain at the site where the tissue was removed. As in lipofilling, plastic surgery for lip augmentation with lip implants lasts about 30-60 minutes and is performed under local anesthesia.

Types of vy lip surgery

Reconstructive is a complex of surgical measures involving a complete change in shape and size. It is prescribed for such congenital pathologies as cleft lip and cleft palate, as well as for cysts and fibromas. Surgical intervention will allow you to restore lips after injuries, remove scars and scars.

Aesthetic - does not cause difficulties, allows you to slightly correct the shape and add volume. The most popular compared to other types of vyplasty, after a short recovery period, the duration of the effect remains depending on the method of correction.

Types of aesthetic cheiloplasty:

lipofilling - to correct the shape, size, asymmetry, the patient’s purified fat cells are used as a filler, the collection is carried out from the hips, abdomen, the result lasts from several years to decades;
injection - preparations based on hyaluronic acid are used, biodegradable gels dissolve over time, repeated application is required;
Operative cheiloplasty is a surgical operation; various techniques are used to correct the lip area, the main difference being the method of making the tissue incision.

Note! Reduction is prescribed less frequently than aesthetic and reconstructive, as it involves reducing volume and size. The upper, lower, or both lips can be corrected separately.

What is cheiloplasty?

A plastic surgery method aimed at correcting defects in the lip area in order to improve their appearance. There are incisional (carried out by cutting tissue) and injection techniques. Cheiloplasty allows you to achieve natural proportions, symmetrical contours and ideal lip shape.

Cheiloplasty at the Kivach clinic

Plastic surgeons at the clinic recommend that you undergo the “Body Cleansing” program before surgery. This normalizes the physiological balance and minimizes possible risks of complications during surgery and during the recovery period.

After surgery, patients are offered comprehensive programs to accelerate the healing of postoperative wounds and reduce swelling. These programs can reduce the rehabilitation period by an average of 2 times.

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Indications

Lip asymmetry.
Age-related changes in the lips.
Insufficient lip volume.
Drooping of the corners of the mouth.
Residual deformities after operations in the lip area.
Correction of congenital anomalies.

results

Elimination of lip asymmetry.
Increased lip volume.
Tightened corners of the mouth.
Rejuvenating lifting of the upper lip.
Giving lips natural proportions and aesthetic appeal.

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About the operation

Operation duration:

from 30 minutes to several hours. The duration may be increased for medical reasons.

Duration of the rehabilitation period:

from several days to several weeks depending on the volume of the operation.

Effect:

depending on the method, the effect can be assessed after 2-3 weeks - 1-2 months.

Where is it used?

Oral rejuvenation

Wrinkles in the mouth area are smoothed out, lips acquire a healthy tint. The drooping corners are raised.

Increased lip volume

The volume of the lips increases and their asymmetry is eliminated.

Upper lip lift

The height of the skin part of the upper lip decreases.

Cheiloplasty technique

Before undergoing cheiloplasty, it is necessary to consult a specialist and undergo a comprehensive examination, including tests.

Download our guide to find out what tests you need to complete.

Depending on the task, lip correction at the Kivach clinic is carried out using two methods - injection and incision.

Injection cheiloplasty

This procedure is similar to contouring in cosmetology. It is performed under local anesthesia (pain relief). The following are used as injectable fillers:

Biogels based on hyaluronic acid
. They are administered using injections along the contour or into the thickness of the lips, depending on the correction task. They act as fillers that increase volume and correct contours. After 6-12 months they resolve.
The patient's own adipose tissue (lipofilling)
. Fat tissue is transplanted from another area of the body to the lips, correcting their volume and shape. If you follow medical recommendations (including nutritional recommendations), your own adipose tissue will provide a longer-lasting effect than hyaluronic acid-based fillers.

Incisional cheiloplasty

Surgical methods. Operations are performed under local or general anesthesia. Depending on the goals set, they are carried out according to the following schemes:

VY – plastic
. A surgical operation aimed at increasing the volume of the lips. On the mucous surface of the lip, the surgeon makes a series of incisions in the shape of the letter V and redistributes the tissue of the lip, which helps to increase its width and volume. The lip is fixed in a simulated state (in the shape of the letter Y) by applying sutures. Used on the upper and lower lip.
Bullhorn plastic
. Surgical shortening of the skin of the upper lip (reducing the height of the skin above the upper lip). The incision is made under the base of the nasal septum and wings of the nose. The skin above the lips tightens, lifting the upper lip.
Plastic Corner lift
. Surgical method of lifting the corners of the lips. Small sections of tissue are excised above the corners of the upper lip, which directs the lip line upward.

During the consultation, the clinic’s plastic surgeon will listen to your wishes, conduct an examination,, if necessary, prescribe additional studies and suggest correction methods that best suit you.

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Contraindications

Blood clotting disorders.
Systemic diseases.
Oncological diseases in acute form and remission, lasting less than 5 years.
Immunodeficiency states.
Labial herpes (cold on the lips) in the acute stage.
Pregnancy, lactation.

Question answer

When can the result be assessed?
The result is assessed depending on the chosen method of lip correction. When introducing fillers, the primary result can be assessed immediately after the procedure. The final one is formed 2-3 weeks after the injection contents are evenly distributed under the skin. The result after surgical (incisional) cheiloplasty can be assessed 1-2 months after the complete disappearance of swelling and redness.
What result should you expect?
Cheiloplasty, regardless of the chosen method, effectively eliminates aesthetic problems in the mouth.
- With the injection method, fillers are injected into problem areas of the lips, forming the required volume. At the same time, the process of tissue bioreinforcement (strengthening the collagen frame) is launched, the production of collagen fibers and a number of other restoration processes are activated.

As a result, it becomes possible to model the contour, shape and volume of the lips, and eliminate possible asymmetry.

Is the operation safe?
Surgeries to correct the shape of the lips are well tolerated by patients. Incisional cheiloplasty is performed using local or general anesthesia.
How to prepare for surgery?
Preparation for surgery involves examination by specialists and undergoing laboratory and instrumental tests.
Important doctor's advice:
- 14 days before surgery, it is advisable to quit smoking.
How long is the rehabilitation period?
The duration of the recovery period depends on the chosen method of lip correction. Injection techniques do not imply a rehabilitation period. There may be slight swelling and minor pain that disappears within 1-2 days. In fact, patients can return to their normal lifestyle immediately after filler injection. Exposure to UV rays and visits to the solarium should be avoided for 2 weeks.
After surgical cheiloplasty, the sutures dissolve on the 7-10th day; swelling and numbness may persist for 2 weeks.
To reduce postoperative rehabilitation, patients at the clinic are offered comprehensive programs of restorative procedures to speed up tissue healing.
Are there any complications?
Complications are practically excluded. Swelling, bruising, and hyperemia (redness) are possible. These are natural manifestations that occur during the postoperative period. To minimize the risk, it is recommended to undergo the “Cleanse the Body” program.
What guarantees the success of the operation?
Compliance with medical standards.
Completing the “Body Cleansing” program before surgery minimizes the risk of complications.
Completing any of the comprehensive programs after surgery will shorten the rehabilitation period.

The cost of the operation does not include the cost of anesthesia

Cheiloplasty (changing the shape and volume of the lips)

Name of procedure	Cost of one procedure (RUB)
Lip augmentation (VY labiaplasty) – upper lip	29 000
Lip augmentation (VY labiaplasty) – lower lip	29 000
Shortening – lifting of the upper lip (Operation Bullhorn)	35 000
Lifting the corners of the lips (Operation Corner lift)	24 000
Cheiloplasty – Kisselring operation (upper and lower lip)	63 000

Is special training required?

At the first consultation, the doctor collects the patient’s medical history, chronic diseases, allergic reactions, and general health are important. It is also necessary to pass standard tests - a general blood test, urine test, coagulogram, markers for HIV, hepatitis, ECG. A consultation with an anesthesiologist is required; surgery involves the use of general anesthesia. In some cases, local anesthesia is possible, depending on the indications for the procedure, as well as the individual characteristics of the patient.

Preparation for the event:

one month before the scheduled surgery, you need to complete antibiotic therapy;
do not take alcohol, analgesics, aspirin for 10 days;
limit physical activity, visiting the gym, sauna, solarium, swimming pool;
the day before you need to take a bath;
On the day of the test you cannot eat, drink or smoke; you must thoroughly brush your teeth and rinse your mouth.

How long does the result last?

The duration of the effect depends on the professionalism of the specialist, the quality of the composition and the individual characteristics of the body.

After the first procedure, it is recommended to repeat it a year later. Subsequent lip augmentation lasts longer. But experts do not advise getting carried away with hyaluronic acid.

Its regular intake causes the body to stop producing it itself. After a few years, the skin will lose elasticity, begin to age quickly, and deep wrinkles will appear.

How is the operation performed?

An important aspect of cheiloplasty is the choice of clinic and doctor. Only an experienced, qualified plastic surgeon can guarantee a positive outcome of the procedure. It is worth reading patient reviews and portfolios.

The fact should be alarming if the doctor agrees with all the wishes regarding the correction. A qualified specialist will try to convince the client of the need for minimal correction to preserve individuality, as well as reduce the risk of side effects.

A preliminary computer simulation is carried out so that the patient can assess what results can be achieved.

During the consultation, the surgeon talks in detail about the course of the operation, the depth and area of the incisions, and the rules of care during the recovery period.

Stages of implementation:

The face is treated with an antiseptic solution, the anesthesiologist puts the patient into a state of sleep, and the operation is performed under general anesthesia. It is also possible to use local anesthesia; the choice depends on the volume and complexity of the correction.
Incisions are made according to previously selected patterns, usually 2 to 8 are required on each lip. Then sutures are placed in the shape of the letter Y or W.
Upon completion, a bandage is applied and ice is applied to avoid swelling.

The operation lasts about an hour, and using local anesthesia, the patient can go home immediately. Coming out of general anesthesia requires observation by medical personnel for about several hours, after which the patient receives recommendations for care, and the doctor sends him home.

Schemes:

with reduction cheiloplasty, a fragment of skin in the form of an ellipse is removed and the lips acquire the desired shape;
vy plastic surgery involves creating V-shaped incisions on the mucous membrane, the lips are moved forward, resulting in a V-shaped suture that disappears over time;
Paris - during the operation, incisions are made in both vertical and horizontal planes, the advantage is the ability to create an individual shape depending on the anatomical features of the patient, this is an improved method of vy plastic surgery;
bullhorn - prescribed to patients with very plump lips in combination with a facelift, used after 35 years, when displacement of the upper lip due to gravitational ptosis is difficult to correct by other methods.

How is the procedure carried out?

There are two types of cheiloplasty - injection and incisional method.

Injection plastic lip augmentation involves enlarging the upper and lower lips with an injected drug called filler. It contains hyaluronic acid and sometimes its own fat. Most often you can find such a name for this procedure as lip lipofilling.

Such injections give instant results that last for about a year, which makes it possible to evaluate and correct the result. It is recommended to consult a doctor or cosmetologist before the procedure in order to choose the right filler and avoid sad consequences.

Incisional cheiloplasty involves adjusting the appearance of the lips in order to add or remove something unnecessary in a given area. Surgical operation of the labial area is incisional plastic lip augmentation. The result is assessed within two weeks. But the final shape of the lips can be observed two months after the operation. The incisional method has three types:

Operation Kisselring. This is the excision of a small piece along the outer line. This is necessary so that the mucous membrane comes out, and due to this the lip becomes wider.
Operation Buffalohorn. Helps to raise or reduce the upper lip. When using Bufalohorn cheiloplasty, the plumpness of the vermillion is preserved.
Plastic "VY". The procedure changes the shape of the lips by “pushing out” the mucous membrane. This increases the border. With this operation you can make “bow lips”. V-shaped incisions are made, after which they are sutured, leaving a Y-shaped seam. The longevity of the result is limited to a couple of years, and after that a repeat procedure is required.

It is recommended to abstain from solid food, do not use the facial muscles, and do not use heat. It is better to use antiseptics after incisional lip augmentation operations. The result is pleasing, but disappears over time, although it is long-term.

Postoperative period

The mouth area looks swollen, bruises and redness are observed. There will be pain for a week; medications prescribed by your doctor will help you cope with the discomfort. Scars and scars can remain if the rules of care are not followed, as well as due to individual characteristics. The results of the correction remain for life.

Rehabilitation:

it is important to monitor your water balance, drink at least 2 liters per day to avoid dehydration;
In the first weeks, the area around the seams is cleaned with cotton pads and hydrogen peroxide, which helps prevent the formation of crusts;
for 3 months, lips need to be treated with special products, as well as oil-based balms.

Contraindications

pregnancy and lactation;
inflammatory processes;
infections (herpes) in the acute stage;
individual intolerance to administered drugs;
ulcers, fresh sutures, scars, unhealed wounds in the affected area;
cancer and autoimmune diseases;
hypertension stage 3;
bleeding disorders;
taking certain medications;
diabetes;
mental disorders;
epilepsy.

Restrictions after surgery

Swelling of the mouth area and hematomas are observed for several days. You should try to limit touching your face; you should not use cosmetics. Also, after the procedure, the doctor prescribes mandatory recommendations:

the menu should consist of soft products, dishes and drinks should not be hot or cold;
you need to sleep on your back, protect your face from injury and contact with various surfaces;
protect your face from exposure to direct sunlight;
follow a gentle regime, physical activity, visits to the solarium pool are not recommended.

How is the contouring procedure performed?

Contour plastic surgery with fillers is carried out in several stages:

Preliminary consultation with a cosmetologist.
Antiseptic treatment of the skin.
Pain relief, i.e. administration of anesthetics or application of painkillers under local anesthesia.
Injection of hyaluronic acid filler with a thin needle.
Treatment of puncture marks with antiseptic substances.

A contouring session lasts about 30 minutes. You can return to your daily activities immediately after the procedure. Swelling or swelling remains for some time at the injection sites, which goes away within 24-48 hours. The effect of the contouring procedure is visible immediately and lasts 6-18 months.

Possible side effects and complications

During the first 5 days, pain may be observed; to reduce discomfort, the doctor will recommend painkillers. Swelling and hematomas are natural consequences after surgery, go away on their own, and persist for about 2 months. Other complications of surgery are also

feeling of skin tightness;
temperature increase;
bleeding;
impaired sensitivity due to damage to nerve fibers;
allergic reaction;
inflammation.

Attention! Repeated surgery is performed in the presence of scars, scars or unsatisfactory effect of the first correction. It is prescribed after 12 months, when the result of vy plastic surgery can be objectively assessed.

Does it hurt to enlarge lips?

The intensity of painful sensations during the procedure depends on their sensitivity.

Even minor trauma to the surface of the lips causes pain.

In addition, a large number of pain receptors are concentrated in the lips. In addition to individual sensitivity, the level of pain is influenced by factors such as the time of the procedure, the presence of microcracks, colds and psychological mood.

This is why lip augmentation is painful for some patients, while for others the procedure only causes minor discomfort. But the procedure is carried out with the use of an anesthetic drug, which will reduce discomfort.

Comparison with other methods of lip correction

Vyplasty is an operation that requires the use of general anesthesia. A long recovery period, as well as an impressive list of contraindications, are disadvantages of the correction. But surgical intervention can solve a whole range of problems, the effect lasts for life. An important aspect is the choice of a plastic surgeon; the aesthetic result depends on his skill.

Botulinum therapy is used to smooth out wrinkles in the mouth area. It is possible to achieve volume by relaxing muscle fibers. The result lasts for several months, the risks of articulation disorders are high, it is impossible to correct congenital pathologies and the consequences of injuries.

Filler injections allow you to add volume, adjust the shape, lift the corners, and get rid of wrinkles. The method is not effective for correcting cleft lip and cleft palate. The safe procedure does not require general anesthesia and the recovery period lasts several days. The result lasts from several months to 2 years, depending on the composition of the drug. Appointed exclusively for aesthetic purposes.

Rehabilitation process

After the lips have enlarged, unpleasant pain and swelling occur. To reduce them, experts prescribe lip care creams after lip augmentation. In the first few days, you need to apply cold compresses and under no circumstances should you visit saunas, steam baths, etc.

It is suggested to massage the lips. In order not to harm your new lips, you will need to give up any cosmetics in the first two weeks. And during the summer use sunscreen. Some people have a habit of licking, after surgical plastic surgery, you need to try to get rid of it.

Advantages and disadvantages

Before deciding to undergo surgery, it is worth weighing all the advantages and disadvantages.

Pros:

the result of the correction can be assessed almost immediately;
lasts no more than an hour;
allows you to perform complex lip correction, get rid of delicate skin wrinkles, cope with defects and pathologies;
the effect lasts for life;
the patient can decide which shape and volume to choose.

Minuses:

long postoperative period;
there are risks of complications from side effects;
high price;
an impressive list of contraindications.

Threadlifting – lip augmentation with threads

This is also an outpatient and short procedure, performed under local anesthesia. Biodegradable (absorbable) threads are inserted under the skin. They do not cause allergies and are based on caprolactone. At one end of the thread there is a needle for insertion into soft tissue. The procedure allows for a tightening, thereby increasing the volume. The threads form a strong frame in the tissues and activate collagen production. Over time, collagen completely “envelops” them. Meanwhile, the substance that makes up the threads is gradually eliminated from the body naturally. As a result, your own collagen framework remains, keeping the tissues taut and lifted. This effect lasts up to 2-3 years. Threadlifting goes well with the injection technique described above.

Opinion of cosmetologists

On forums, doctors advise on the need for surgery.

The doctor writes how much work can be done to correct the upper lip.

The specialist does not see a prescription for the operation, you can limit yourself to cosmetology.

The doctor advises limiting yourself to gel to add volume.

Patient reviews

There are mostly positive reviews on the Internet after cheiloplasty.

The user writes about her friend’s positive experience and her intention to also sign up for correction.

The review describes the features of the procedure, the long recovery period, and recommendations for lipofilling for volume.

The user writes about a responsible approach to choosing a surgeon; the operation requires jewelry work.

The participant writes about the desire to undergo surgery to correct a thin lip, and doubts about the feasibility.

The user chose cheiloplasty as the optimal method to add volume and preserve the result forever.

The review describes the features of the operation on the area around the mouth.

Other reviews can be found on the forum