Lip Reduction in Chicago, IL
How is the Lip reduction procedure performed?
Lip reduction is an office-based procedure with local anesthesia. Lip reduction is typically done with dissolve sutures. It is possible to have the procedure performed in the office and drive back or fly back the same day. This is based on not receiving any sedative medication.
It usually takes two to three months to assess the results of a lip reduction procedure due to the amount of swelling. Most patients can return to normal activity between two days to one week. After the procedure, it is ideal to have a soft diet to avoid pulling on the sutures of the lip.
ETHNIC LIP REDUCTION
African American Lip Reduction
African Americans most often seek lip reduction, rather than lip augmentation. The goals of lip reduction are to deemphasize the prominence of the lips, not to change the ethnicity of a patient. Full, plump lips are desirable and a sign of youth. However, in some cases, lips may be too full. In some patients, this can create embarrassment. Lip reduction is a procedure where a portion of the lip is removed to help the lip look less prominent. With Dr. Shah’s technique, he hides the scar on the inside of the lip, concealing any evidence of a procedure. This procedure is usually done in the office, which makes the procedure surprisingly affordable and the recovery quick.
Asian Lip Reduction
Prominent lips are reduced by first determining the degree of prominence and removing the portion of the lip which is creating overemphasis. Dr. Shah prefers scars that are concealed on the inside of the lip hiding any signs of surgery.
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Why perform a lip reduction?
Lip reduction is performed to reduce an overly prominent lip. Some patients are born with prominent lips that draw too much attention to their appearance. This can be seen in some ethnic patients such as African American, Filipino, Asian, Hispanic. In addition, the lips of some patients who have had permanent filler injected such as silicone or Artefill can leave a very unnatural appearance. Often times lip reduction can help restore the lip to a more normal contour.
How much time is required for recovery?
The final result is really not seen for two to three months. Most people feel comfortable back in public at 3 days but this varies from individual to individual.
What can I do to expedite my healing and swelling? It is important that you do not eat hard foods for the first few days. A soft diet will put less stress on the inside of the mouth. In addition, taking all medications given to you by Dr. Shah is important. Ice to your lips for the first few days is also important.
Lip Reduction FAQs
NO. Lip reduction is used to make the facial features appear more balanced. In some patients, overly prominent lips can detract from a patient’s facial features. In others, fuller lips can make a patient more attractive. Dr. Shah works with each patient to help determine if they are a candidate for lip reduction.
No, recovery is often quick. Most patients can return to work in a few days.
After the local anesthesia has been placed, patients feel little to no discomfort during the procedure.
If you live near Chicago, IL, Anil Shah Facial Plastic Surgery offers lip reduction among its services and is conveniently located at 200 West Superior St., Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60654
Why Choose Dr. Anil Shah
- Dr. Anil Shah, MD, FACS is considered one of the best plastic surgeons in Chicago specializing in rhinoplasty (Nose Job Surgery) facelift and eyelift.
- He has published over 50 scientific articles within the field of plastic surgery. Dr. Shah has written three landmark articles about facial anatomy revolutionizing the way plastic surgery is performed.
- He works with a large range of patients whose livelihood depends on their face including models, actresses, and the social elite.
- Surgical Internship at University of Illinois at Chicago
- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency at Cook County Hospital (Stroger), Children’s Memorial Hospital (Northwestern), Lutheran General Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Michael Reese Medical Center.
- Board Certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngolgy-Head and Neck Surgery.
Related procedures: Lip Augmentation, Chin Augmentation, Buccal Fat Removal.