Bullhorn lip lift

Lip lift

Restore youthful harmony to your face. By reducing the distance between your nose
and lips, the natural red color of your lips will be accentuated, making your lips
appear fuller and more sensual – without the need for repeated fillers.

Price

from 40,000 CZK

Anesthesia

local anesthesia

Often combined with

V lift, operace dolních očních víček, temporal brow lift

Recovery period

2 weeks

Rest period

2-3 weeks

Lip lift

A bullhorn lip lift is a procedure that optically enlarges the lips and makes the face
more attractive. It shortens the philtrum, i.e., the distance between the nose and the
lips, thereby revealing more of the pink vermillion (the red part) of the lips. The ideal
distance between the nose and the lips should be about 1.2-1.5 cm. Some people
have a longer philtrum due to genetics, while for others it has lengthened with age.
The bullhorn lip lift is also suitable for clients who regularly undergo lip filler
procedures and would like to achieve a permanent effect. This procedure will
optically enlarge the lips, often eliminating the need for fillers. Other suitable
candidates are those who have thinning lip vermillion and those who have wrinkles
above the lips.

Indications

long philtrum, thin lips, wrinkles above the lips

Overnight stay

not necessary

Stitch removal

9th day after surgery

Description of the surgical procedure

Consultation

An initial consultation is a crucial part of the surgery. The client tells the surgeon the reasons why they decided to undergo the procedure, and the surgeon explains what the client can expect from the surgery, what results are realistic, and
advises them on the most suitable procedure for them. During the consultation, the
doctor answers all the client’s questions.

Before the procedure

Before each surgery, it is necessary to assess the overall health of each client. With
local anesthesia, blood samples can be taken in a laboratory or by a general
practitioner or internist.

The procedure

A bullhorn lip lift is performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia and
takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. Before the operation, the client
discusses everything once again with the surgeon and then receives premedication.
In the operating room, we apply a local anesthetic by injection. This can be slightly
uncomfortable, but this application only takes a moment, and the client hardly feels
the subsequent operation. The surgeon removes excess skin just under the nose,
thereby shortening the philtrum. The wound is closed with a very fine stitch.

After the procedure

Immediately after the procedure, the scar is covered with a plaster, which is left in
place until the stitches are removed. The client leaves the clinic immediately after the
operation. There is a 24-hour hotline available, which the client can contact if
necessary. It is crucial to follow a rest regimen for at least three days. Swelling and bruising
occur individually and usually last for 1-2 weeks. You can return to normal office work
after a few days. Two weeks after the surgery, the client starts to do gentle pressure scar massage and begins to lubricate the scar with silicone cream. The scar is less visible after two weeks and barely noticeable after a few months, but it is important to take care of it. It is advisable to do pressure massage twice a day for several months. The postoperative care bag that the client receives from us after the operation contains all the necessary medications and creams.

Results and durability of direct lip lift

You will see the difference immediately after the procedure, however, the final result will only be visible approximately 1-2 months after the surgery, when the mild swelling subsides. The durability of the results of a bullhorn lip lift depends on age, genetics, and lifestyle. The procedure can also be combined with other rejuvenation procedures in the facial area.

Risks

No surgery is completely risk-free. However, these risks are minimized by a skilled and experienced surgeon, adherence to preoperative instructions, and conscientious postoperative care. The client is informed of the most common risks before surgery.

Frequently asked questions and answers

All questions and answers

Yes, they can be combined – for example, if the client needs to reduce the distance under the nose and at the same time lift the corners of the mouth or adjust the shape of the upper lip. The surgeon will evaluate which combination is suitable with regard to the final effect and minimal visibility of scars. The combination can be planned so that the procedures complement each other and enhance the overall appearance of the lips and smile.