Lip Lift Side Effects: Things You Must Know Before Surgery

Lip Lift Side Effects,

Things You Must Know Before Surgery

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For those considering lip lift surgery, there is a phrase that comes up the most during consultations.

I'm worried about scars. What if there is a line under my nose?

I started looking into it because I wanted to change my impression, but once I actually search for it, side effect reviews are the first thing I see, so I understand why some people have trouble deciding.

In this article, I will explain the side effects of a lip lift as they are, and also explain when those risks become greater.

After reading, you will have a 기준 for judgment that fits your own case, rather than vague anxiety.

Will surgery always leave a scar? Lip Lift Side Effects

To put it simply, it is hard to say that no scar will remain at all. Since a lip lift is a procedure that removes skin, some trace at the incision site is unavoidable.

What really matters, however, is not whether a scar forms, but where it remains and how noticeable it is. The key factor that determines this difference is the incision design.

There is one important point to mention here. Most overseas medical textbooks and papers are written based on Western skin types.

White skin tends to scar less, and even when it does, the color often fades over time, so

a direct incision under the nose is not considered a major issue.

But Asian skin is different. Because of skin characteristics, scars are more likely to stand out and redness tends to last longer, so if the same method is applied as is, there is a greater chance of a visible line under the nose.

In particular, the philtrum is the center of the face, so even small marks are easy to notice.

Therefore, rather than simply following the Western incision method, a customized design for Asian patients that uses the inner border of the nostrils to conceal the scar should be performed first.

To minimize scarring, minimizing the incision is the right approach, but that does not mean sacrificing the result.

That is why, instead of simply pulling the skin and closing it, the orbicularis oris muscle, which moves the lips, must be repositioned and firmly fixed at the upper area.

Even without excessive removal of the outer skin, internal tissue is securely supported, which reduces tension on the suture line, making it much more favorable for scar prevention and maintaining the result.

This is why, before surgery, you should be sure to check where the incision will be made and whether an internal fixation method will be used together.

Recovery after surgery, honestly speaking Lip Lift Side Effects

Depending on how postoperative care is handled, even the same surgery can produce different results, so it is a good idea to understand the recovery process in detail.

Can I go back to work the next day? This is the question patients worry about most during consultations. To be honest, it is possible, but not recommended.

For the first 3 days after surgery, swelling and bruising are most noticeable. As the tissues around the incision respond to the surgical stimulus, the area around the border of the nose and lips may appear generally swollen, but

it is best to avoid bending your face downward or lying face down during this period.

When sleeping, use a pillow that is higher than usual to keep your upper body slightly elevated; this can help prevent swelling from settling downward. Even if it seems minor, it is a point that can actually make a difference in recovery speed.

You can wash your face starting the next day, but the sutured area inside the nostrils is more sensitive to irritation than you might expect.

Let water flow gently over the area, and when drying with a towel, do not rub; just gently pat it to remove moisture.

Between 1 and 2 weeks later, the stitches are removed, and the swelling begins to noticeably go down. At this time, you may experience a pulling sensation at the incision site or temporary numbness,

because the tiny sensory nerves in the skin were stimulated during the incision process.

In most cases, this gradually improves over several months.

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However, recovery patterns can vary depending on individual constitution, so regular follow-up checks are necessary.

Even after a month, the scar area may become thicker or remain red; this is called hypertrophic scarring. In particular, if you have a constitution with overactive skin regeneration or if repeated tension is placed on the sutured area after surgery, this reaction may appear more clearly.

If left untreated, improvement may be slow, but when systematic scar care such as laser or injection therapy is combined at the right time, it can be sufficiently smoothed out.

A lip lift is a procedure where the process is as important as the result. From the incision method before surgery to the changes that may appear during recovery, being informed in advance and going into the procedure without knowing can feel very different.

It is Globi's principle to transparently disclose the information patients need and the possibility of side effects. If your concerns about the philtrum are deep, please leave an inquiry for a consultation first.

※ After surgery or a procedure, side effects such as inflammation, bleeding, or nerve damage may occur depending on the individual, so sufficient consultation with a specialist is necessary.

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