In some individuals, the lip is too big and turned out, more so in the case of the lower lip.This could be because of the they being naturally big or in some cases, the patients have a habit of biting the lip and pulling them out. In such cases the results may not be as satisfactory till the patients give up their habit. The enlargement causes the inner lighter portion (pink portion) of the lip to be seen which looks awkward. It also causes problems by causing dryness and chaffing of the lips. For this patients come seeking correction. Sometimes the problem maybe with the alignment of the teeth which if present needs to be treated. Treatment involves removal of the excess muscle and lip skin to make the lip thinner and prevent its problems. The approach is through the inside of the lip. In order to prevent the lip from becoming too thin or from turning inwards a little less tissue is excised than necessary. As the healing progresses, the lip is pulled in even more to give it a proper appearance.
Procedure is done under Local anaesthesia and patient can go home the same day. The lips usually will stay numb for a week or so but for full recovery it takes around 3 months.
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