Lip Lift Surgery

Get ready to flaunt your perfect pout! Dr. Sivakumar presents the lip lift surgery at Schrader Plastic Surgery in Coimbatore. Achieve youthful, fuller lips with expert precision and natural-looking results. Confidence is just a procedure away!

Benefits of Lip Lift

Lip lifts are a great way to enhance the shape and prominence of your lips without having to rely on fillers or other temporary solutions. This cosmetic surgery procedure can help you achieve fuller, more youthful-looking lips that draw attention to your smile.

  • Reduced Vertical Distance: One benefit of lip lifts is that they reduce the vertical distance between the base of the nose and the upper lip, making the lips appear fuller and giving them a more natural look.
  • Improved Lip Shape: Lip lifts can also help improve the overall shape of your lips by elevating and reshaping them into a desirable shape. This can make your smile look more attractive and balanced.
  • Increased Confidence: Having fuller lips can boost self-confidence by making you feel more attractive and appealing. With this lip surgery, you can enjoy this confidence for years to come.
  • Long-Lasting Results: Unlike temporary dermal fillers, results are permanent so you won’t have to worry about touch-ups or repeat treatments in order to maintain results.

Understanding the Procedure

This transformative surgical procedure is designed to enhance the appearance of your upper lip, beautifully framing your smile and boosting your facial harmony. The technique involves the strategic removal of a small strip of skin between the upper lip and the nose, elevating the lip and exposing more of the pink tissue, leading to a more sensual and feminine pout.

Why Choose Lip Lift Surgery?

  • Struggling with lip fillers that offer temporary results?
  • Frustrated by the loss of volume and shape in your upper lip?
  • Seeking a long-lasting and natural solution to redefine your facial features?
  • Dreaming of a fuller, more aesthetically pleasing smile?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, lip surgery may be the ideal option for you. Unlike temporary lip fillers, a lip lift offers a permanent enhancement to your lip volume and shape. With the skilled hands of Dr. Sivakumar, a renowned expert in facial anatomy and reconstructive surgery, you can achieve the youthful and vibrant smile you desire.

Ideal Candidate for Lip Lift Surgery

The ideal candidate should have healthy skin, a natural upper lip shape, and no active infections. Individuals with cardiovascular disease or autoimmune diseases may not be ideal candidates for this procedure. During your consultation with Dr. Sivakumar, she will evaluate your individual case to determine if you are an eligible candidate for this effective treatment.

The Lip Lift Consultation: Personalized Assessment for Optimal Results

Before embarking on your treatment, it’s essential to schedule a personal consultation. This vital step allows you to discuss your cosmetic goals and objectives openly. Dr. Schrader will carefully evaluate your facial anatomy, considering your unique features and needs. During this consultation, feel free to ask any questions or express concerns you may have about the procedure, recovery time, or lip lift scars.

Preparing for Your Procedure

As you gear up for your lip surgery, your surgeon will provide you with comprehensive guidelines to ensure optimal preparation. Prior to the procedure, it is recommended to avoid alcohol and cigarettes, as these can interfere with the anesthetic and impede a smooth and speedy recovery.

The Lip Lift Procedure: A Masterful Artistry

The surgery is typically performed either in an office or an ambulatory surgical center. The entire procedure usually takes around an hour, making it one of the quick procedures with transformative results.

Local Anesthesia for Comfortable Experience

To ensure your utmost comfort throughout the procedure, twilight and local anesthetics will be used to numb the area. This allows Dr. Schrader to focus on her artistry without any discomfort on your end.

Mastering the Bullhorn Technique

Dr. Sivakumar, renowned for her skillful approach to aesthetic lip lifts, employs the popular bullhorn technique. This approach involves making incisions in the shape of a bullhorn, right under the nose, allowing for a more extensive release of the upper lip tissue. By skillfully manipulating the deep-plane SMAS tissue, Dr. Sivakumar artfully reattaches it to the ligaments at the base of the nose. The use of sutures ensures that the deep lip tissue stays in its new position, while the incisions are carefully closed to minimize scarring.

Post-Procedure Recovery: Embrace Your New Radiance

Immediately following the surgery, it is essential to rest for about 24 hours to allow for adequate healing progress. During this initial phase, avoid strenuous exercise, smoking, sleeping on your face, and chewing gum to ensure a smooth recovery. Your surgeon will provide you with detailed post-operative care instructions to follow during this crucial period.

Swelling, Bruising, and Healing Time

As with any surgical procedure, it’s normal to experience some swelling, bruising, and excessive redness around the incision site. Typically, patients may expect a recovery period of 2 to 3 weeks, during which it’s important to be patient with your healing progress.

Resuming Normal Activities

Within a week, most patients can resume their daily activities. However, for those with naturally full lips, additional healing time may be necessary due to the larger amount of tissue that needs to heal. By closely following Dr. Sivakumar’s post-operative instructions, you can enjoy a comfortable recovery process.

Lip Lift vs. Lip Fillers: Choosing the Ideal Option

One of the most significant advantages of lip surgery over lip fillers is its permanence. While injectable fillers offer temporary results that may require frequent touch-ups, a surgical procedure delivers a long-lasting and natural solution to lip volume and shape concerns. Additionally, the surgery can address excess skin that may be contributing to an aged or unbalanced facial appearance.

Lip Lift Surgery: A Natural and Aesthetic Enhancement

Facial Plastic Surgery has witnessed incredible advancements, and this lip surgery is no exception. Dr. Sivakumar’s mastery of facial anatomy and aesthetic lip lifts ensures that each procedure is meticulously tailored to suit the individual patient. The results are harmonious, enhancing the natural contours of the face while maintaining a beautiful and feminine shape.

Exploring Non-Surgical Options

For individuals seeking less invasive options, Dr. Sivakumar may recommend non-surgical lip augmentation. With this approach, injectable lip fillers are strategically placed to achieve a fuller pout and youthful appearance. Although non-surgical lip augmentation offers temporary results, it can be an excellent starting point for those curious about lip enhancement before considering this surgery.

FAQs about Lip Lift

How much does a lip lift cost?
These are cosmetic procedures and are not covered by insurance. Please call the office for estimated pricing.
What are the possible complications of lip lifts?
The side effects of bullhorn lip lifts include scarring, nerve damage, allergic reaction to anesthesia, and poor results. To ensure the best possible outcome of your cosmetic surgery, choose a board-certified plastic surgeon for your procedure.
Who should get a lip lift?
This treatment is an excellent option for patients with excessive upper lip length, drooping of the upper lip, or thin lips. People with aging lips, lack of tooth show, and loss of cupid’s bow can also benefit from this procedure.
What is the duration of the lip lift procedure?
This is a permanent procedure that will improve the appearance of your mouth and smile. Results will vary depending on your unique smile and facial structure. You may need a follow-up procedure to reduce scarring and improve your previous results.
How painful is a lip lift?
Local anesthetic prevents any pain during the procedure. Some pain and swelling are normal during recovery. Most patients can manage pain without prescription pain medication, and recovery is relatively quick.

Embrace Youthful Radiance Today!

DR. S. SIVAKUMAR

MBBS, DLO, MS – General Surgery, MCh – Plastic Surgery. D.N.B (PLASTIC) Plastic & Cosmetic Plastic, Cosmetic, Facio Maxillary, Hand & Micro Surgeon & E.N.T. Specialist. Former Assistant Professor, Dept. of Plastic Surgery, CMCH, Coimbatore. 26 Years Experience Overall (8 years as Specialist for Plastic & Cosmetic) 18 years in Government Service.

Dr. Sivakumar Subramaniyan, M.B.B.S at P.S.G Medical College & Hospital (PSG IMS & R) – Coimbatore in 1998, D.L.O - [E.N.T] at Madras Medical College and Hospital – Chennai in 2004, M.S. General Surgery at Kilpauk Medical College – Chennai in 2013, MCh. Plastic Surgery at Coimbatore Medical College – Coimbatore in 2016, D.N.B Plastic Surgery at National Board of Examinations (NBE) – Delhi in 2018, and Former Assistant Professor Department of Plastic Surgery at CMCH, ESI Coimbatore in 2016 to 2023, is presently Consultant Plastic Surgeon at the Shivani Clinic and Covai Cosmetic Surgery Centre, Coimbatore.

Having received special training in the field of plastic & cosmetic surgery at various centers in India, Dr. Sivakumar has a special interest in facial cosmetic surgery like improving the appearance of the eyebrows, eyelids, nose, chin, cheeks, and ears. Surgeries that address the aging face include facelifts, blepharoplasty, brow lifts, rhinoplasty, and chin lifts. Nonsurgical options include skin resurfacing, volume restoration utilizing the latest filler technologies, and neuromodulators for relaxation of overactive facial muscles leading to premature wrinkling. Reconstructive surgery is offered to patients with facial deformities resulting from trauma, removal of malignant neoplasms, and congenital malformations.

He also conferred membership at International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI), Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (IAAPS), Brachial Plexus Surgery Group of India (BPSGI), Breast Reconstructive Surgery & Aesthetic Surgeons Association (BRASA), Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry Association of Plastic Surgeons (TANPAPS), Indian Medical Association (IMA), Association of Facial Aestheticians and Aesthetic Surgeons of India (AFAASI), Rotary Club of Coimbatore (RCC) Meridian, Business Network International (BNI).

Awards

  • BEST DOCTOR AWARD IN COIMBATORE ESI HOSPITAL - 2019
  • BEST DOCTOR AWARD IN COIMBATORE MEDICAL COLLEGE - 2020
  • RUNNER UP PG QUIZ IN TANPAPS - 2016