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 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.

A direct lip lift is performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia and takes approximately 45 min to complete. Before the surgery, the client discusses everything with the surgeon once again and then receives premedication. In the operating room, we administer a local anesthetic by injection. This may be slightly uncomfortable, but the injection only takes a moment, and the client feels almost nothing during the subsequent operation. The incision is made on the vermillion border of the upper lip (in the case of the lower lip, on the vermillion border of the lower lip). The wound is closed with a very fine stitch.

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 after the operation. A 24-hour hotline is available, which the patient can contact if necessary. The stitches are removed on the 9th day after the surgery. 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 just a few days. Two weeks after the surgery, the client starts doing gentle pressure massage on the scar and begins to lubricate it 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. Pressure massage should be performed 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.

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

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