Lip reduction           

                      Full, plump lips are sexy, but there are limits. Larger-than-average lips may appear out of proportion with other facial features and can interfere with eating, drinking and speaking. If you feel that your lips are too large, lip reduction surgery may be worth considering. Lip reduction surgery can permanently reduce lip size.                   

The 'Bikini Lip Reduction' Procedure

                   Lip reduction surgery is typically performed using local or regional anesthesia, although oral sedation is sometimes used. The procedure may be performed in clinic as a day case surgery. It takes about an hour to complete. When performing lip reduction surgery, the surgeon first makes an incision along the length of your lip, usually on the inside of the mouth. Next, he or she removes a strip of tissue before suturing the incision closed. This surgery can be performed on both the upper and lower lips at the same time.

Lip Reduction Recovery

                    Immediately following your lip reduction, your lips may feel sore and tight. During the next few days, you may feel some mild to moderate pain. Painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs to help with this discomfort. Swelling and bruising usually lasts up to 1 week after lip reduction surgery. You will have to refrain from vigorous exercise for a few days. 

                    Because the incisions are placed inside the mouth, eating may be challenging at first. Avoid hot or spicy foods as they may irritate your wounds. Soft, pureed foods may be best immediately following your lip reduction surgery. Vasaline ointment could be applied as a lip moisturizer. Excessive pain, redness or pus around the incision sites may be signs of infection. If these occur, please contact clinic immediately. Your sutures are absorbable in 2 weeks without need for removal following surgery, by which time most of your swelling should have subsided.

Risks of Lip Reduction Surgery

                   Although it is considered safe, lip reduction does boast certain risks including anesthesia complications, bleeding and infection. Additional lip reduction risks include:

• Asymmetry
• Numbness (usually temporary)
• Lumps and excess scar tissue in lips
• Dissatisfaction with the cosmetic results

                   Lip reduction results are permanent, but if you find that your lips are too thin after your surgery, lip augmentation may be difficult to perform to correct this outcome.

How Much Does Lip Reduction Cost?

                  The total cost of upper lip reduction is 15,000 THB and lower one also costs 15,000 THB. This cost includes the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia fee, operating facility fee, medications and other incidental expenses.