Lip Correction – Liplift

Symmetrical, full and even lips can often be one of the most attractive segments on your face. Lips with fuller volume have always been evolutionarily more desirable and attractive, appealing to youth, vitality and fertility.

However, with age, weaker collagen production results in slower tissue regeneration, and as a consequence, the red part of the upper lips becomes thinner while the white part of the lip increases. It is the increase in the part of the white lip compared to the red lip that is a sign of aging, not only of the lip – but of the entire face.

If this condition is accompanied by “smoker” wrinkles, the changes in the face can become even more visible, emphasizing your age and significantly affecting your self-confidence in public.

That is why at the Lohuis Filipović Polyclinic we perform lip correction, also known as liplift surgery.

In order to restore volume and a balanced appearance to your lips, we carry out several methods of this procedure, each of which stands out in its own way in an effort to provide the best possible results.

Liplift therapy is a surgical procedure, which means that we can achieve the desired results without the use of aesthetic agents such as Botox or fillers based on hyaluronic acid.

With this approach, we guarantee long-term results, but above all a natural look that will make your lips look “plastic” and artificial.

If we combine quality service, long-lasting effect, but also the price of lip correction, it is not surprising that these procedures are becoming an increasingly common choice for lip rejuvenation.

Some of the main advantages of liplift treatments are mostly related to the possibility of choosing various surgical techniques, and due to minimal invasiveness , it is possible to expect the desired results in a very short period.

These are the following benefits of lip surgery:

• natural look

Liplift treatments differ from hyaluronic fillers by changing the ratio of the white and red parts of the lips. With these methods, we maintain a natural appearance and prevent an inflated or plastic appearance that can occur as a result of an excessive amount of injected fillers.

• quick recovery

Lip surgery is considered a minimally invasive procedure, which is why the recovery period is shorter.

• Restoring the volume of the lips

Loss of fullness and volume on the lips is a normal condition that occurs with age. Tissue atrophy over time makes the upper lip thinner and thinner, creating an uneven appearance compared to the lower lip.

With the liplift procedure, we can successfully restore volume to your lips and provide them with a plump and youthful texture.

• Subsequent corrections

Liplift treatment has proven to be an effective solution in correcting mistakes made after aesthetic procedures such as dermal filler therapy.

There are situations when dermal fillers can cause fibrosis of the tissues on the lips, which would make subsequent filler therapy counterproductive, which is why we rely on a liplift procedure that corrects the resulting reactions on the lips with surgical methods.

• Durability

Unlike therapies that include the injection of hyaluronic acid, the effect of which often subsides after a few months, the liplift procedure is long-lasting and rejuvenates the entire face.

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Although it is a relatively short and minimally invasive procedure, it is necessary to follow certain guidelines in order for the procedure to go without any complications.

The process of preparing for lip surgery includes:

• consultation

At the consultation, we will familiarize you as much as possible with the procedure, the recovery process and possible complications. This is also an opportunity to ask us any questions or raise any doubts related to the treatment.

• health check

Before performing surgery, we need to check your health condition, medical history, but also possible experiences with similar treatments.

If the liplift treatment is performed as part of a complete facelift, due to the use of general anesthesia, we must perform blood tests and ECG.

• Examination of the face and lips

This is an unavoidable step in preparing for lip surgery. By examining the face and lips, we note unevenness, asymmetries and assess which method would be most effective for you.

For a detailed analysis, we can take a photo of your face and perform various animations that would give us an overview of the possible results of the surgery.

• stopping medication

Medications that work on blood clotting can make the procedure and recovery more difficult after lip surgery. The possibility of weaker clotting will prolong the bleeding process, which will prevent the wound from healing properly.

It is recommended to avoid medications such as Aspirin or Andol for at least 2-3 days before the procedure.

Upon arrival at the polyclinic, we will place you in a recovery room where you will prepare for the operation. Once you have changed, you will be visited by a surgeon from our team to go through the surgery procedure with you once again.

During the conversation, we will prepare the operating room and call you when everything is ready. After you are comfortably seated at the operating table, local anesthesia will be applied and the procedure can begin.

Lip surgery can be performed in a variety of ways. These are some of the most common techniques that we carry out in the polyclinic:

• Subnasal lip lift

The so-called Bullhorn liplift is performed by making an incision under the nose, after which the central upper part of the lip is lifted to create a more pronounced arch and lift the lip. The surgeon then attaches the skin and muscles in the new position and closes the wound with stitches.

• Italian type of lip lift

This type of surgery is less invasive than a subnasal lip lift. This technique creates two vertical punctures under each nostril and performs a subcutaneous retraction of the upper lips.

This procedure emphasizes the tips and volume of the lips that coincide with the width of the nose, creating a proportional and regular lip appearance.

• V-Y Lip Lift

This lip lift technique is performed from the inside, where it tries to “push” the subdermal, mucous tissue, creating a larger volume of the lips.

For a slightly more picturesque metaphor, this process can be compared to pushing a carpet –

pushing the carpet will cause a bulge at the other end.

The same principle can be applied by creating V-shaped seams that give the upper lips volume and an attractive “Y” look.

• SMAS Injection

Injecting SMAS (superficial muscular aponeurotic system) is a method that uses tissue from other areas of the face to fill the volume of the lips.

Most often, 7x1cm tissue is taken, and the transplanted fat tissue is then cut and shaped according to the surgeon’s assessment.

This type of surgery is performed during a complete facelift, when we perform procedures all over the face anyway.

Each of these methods is effective in its own way, and with an adequate assessment of our surgical team, we decide on the technique that will provide you with the best results.

Operations do not last longer than 60 minutes.

DEEP PLANE LIPLIFT

The specialty of our clinic is that we have developed a new liplift technique – DEEP PLANE LIPLIFT – which now allows us to shape the lip using several types of deep release of lip tissue and its fixation in several places. With this new technique, we have drastically reduced the possibility of scarring from .

Recovery after lip surgery is short, and the occurrence of swelling and bruising is minimal.

A week after the procedure, you come to the polyclinic again to remove the stitches and assess the progress of recovery.

Although lighter physical activities are allowed and even recommended, it will be possible to return to work only after the stitches have been removed.

The full results of the treatment will be visible 7 days after the procedure when the sores and possible swelling disappear.

One of the main advantages of this treatment is that all scars “merge” with the natural lines of the face, which makes them almost invisible.

During recovery, we recommend washing with lukewarm water and avoiding applying creams and other cosmetics to the treated area.

Liplift treatment, like any other surgical procedure, can cause certain complications that could affect recovery and the final results of the procedure.

Here are some of the risks of liplift treatment:

• The most common complication of the ordinary liplift technique, in which the skin is cut out on its own, is a scar in the incision area, which is difficult to repair. On this occasion, we have developed a new technique – LF Deep PLANE LIPLIFT.
• infection

Improper closure of the incisions can give easier access to bacteria from the environment that can later be responsible for the occurrence of infection. This condition is usually treated with antibiotics and better hygiene.

• pain

After the anesthesia has loosened, pain is possible in the places where the incisions have formed. Moving your lips can be uncomfortable, but using painkillers will eliminate the pain.

• bleeding

Bleeding can be present in case of neglected blood disorders or through the consumption of medications that affect blood clotting. In case of continuous bleeding, it will be necessary to repair the treated area again, and in more serious cases, repeat the operation.

• nerve damage

Nerve damage can occur if the surgeon cuts and injures the nerve near the lip with a tool. Fortunately, this damage is only temporary, and you can feel the complete return of sensation 2-3 weeks after the procedure.

• asymmetry

The choice of technique, poor wound healing, but also the quality of the surgery performed can affect the formation of lip asymmetries. Such conditions usually have to be treated by repeating the operation.

• allergic reaction to anesthesia

An allergic reaction to anesthesia is a condition that should not be ignored when performing a surgical procedure, which is why it is necessary to adhere to all precautions before and after the procedure, but also to provide a professional approach during the surgical procedure to achieve optimal results.

At the Lohuis Filipović Polyclinic, we perform various aesthetic procedures that will restore your face to its radiant and youthful appearance.

Among these procedures is the popular liplift surgical procedure, which is becoming an increasingly common option among our clients.

Long-lasting results and a natural look are just some of the advantages of this procedure, and with the possibility of a flexible payment method, the price of lip surgery no longer has to be a challenge.

Give your lips back the shine and volume they deserve and make an appointment for a check-up by calling +3851 2444 646 or filling out our online form.