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Chin lip reconstruction

Treatment Effect

Short-Term Effects

Immediately after surgery or injection, the lip tubercle appears full and rounded, the lip contour becomes more defined, and overall facial aesthetics are enhanced.

Long-Term Effects

If fillers are used, results typically last around 6 to 12 months, requiring repeat injections to maintain the outcome; surgical methods offer more durable results, though factors such as skin laxity associated with aging may gradually influence the appearance over time.

Is this suitable for me?

Suitable for the following groups:

  • Individuals with an indistinct or absent philtrum who wish to improve the shape of their lips.
  • Individuals whose philtrum has been damaged or deformed due to trauma, illness, or other causes.
  • Individuals with high standards for their lip appearance who pursue perfection.

However, the following groups are not suitable:

  • Individuals with severe systemic conditions such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes who cannot tolerate surgery.
  • Individuals with lesions in the lips, such as inflammation or infection.
  • Individuals taking anticoagulant medications who cannot discontinue use.
  • Individuals with unstable psychological states or those who have excessively high expectations regarding surgical outcomes.

Select Device

Select Equipment

- Injection Filler: Primarily use syringes; select those manufactured by reputable companies that meet medical device standards to ensure safety and precision during the injection process.

- Surgical Equipment: Includes scalpels, sutures, forceps, and other instruments. Medical facilities must possess properly sterilized and high-quality surgical tools to minimize infection risks.

Select Brand

Select Equipment

- Injectables: Primarily use syringes. Choose syringes manufactured by reputable companies that meet medical device standards to ensure safety and precision during injection procedures.

- Surgical Instruments: Include scalpels, suturing needles, forceps, etc. Medical facilities should possess properly sterilized and high-quality surgical tools to minimize infection risks.

Price

Price

Injectable Fillers: Prices vary depending on the filler material and injection volume. Generally, domestic hyaluronic acid costs approximately 1,500 - 7,500 KRW per syringe, while imported hyaluronic acid ranges from 7,500 - 15,000 KRW per syringe. Autologous fat transfer costs approximately 7,500 - 30,000 KRW, depending on the donor site and volume of fat transferred.

Surgical Procedures: Surgical costs are relatively higher, typically ranging from 12,000 - 45,000 KRW, including surgical fees, anesthesia charges, and material costs.

Expected Outcome

Expected Results

A successful lip tubercle reconstruction procedure can make the lip tubercle more prominent and three-dimensional, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing and natural lip shape that harmonizes better with other facial features.

However, the outcome depends on various factors such as individual physiology, surgical techniques, and the surgeon's expertise, and cannot guarantee results identical to those of models or celebrities.

Combination Therapy

It can be combined with other lip plastic surgery procedures, such as thinning thick lips or lifting the corners of the mouth, to achieve more comprehensive lip enhancement results. It can also be combined with aesthetic treatments for other facial areas, such as nose reshaping and facial slimming, to improve overall facial harmony and beauty.

Adverse Effects and Complications

Side Effects and Complications

- Dermal Fillers: Localized swelling, pain, bruising, or infection may occur. In rare cases, individuals may be allergic to the filler material, resulting in symptoms such as rashes and itching. Improper injection technique can also lead to vascular occlusion, potentially causing severe complications like necrosis of the lip skin.

- Surgical Methods: Post-operative complications may include wound infection, bleeding, and scar formation. The lip shape may appear asymmetric or unnatural.

Aside from the side effects and complications mentioned above, abnormal sensations in the lips, such as numbness or tingling, may occur. These symptoms typically resolve gradually over time, although a small number of individuals may experience long-term sensory impairment.

Select Instrument

For injectable fillers, advanced injection devices such as microneedle injectors can enhance precision and uniformity of injection. When selecting equipment, pay attention to the brand, performance, and safety of the devices. Additionally, monitoring instruments and lighting equipment used during surgery are also crucial, ensuring that the medical facility is equipped with advanced and reliable devices.

Project Contraindications

Contraindications for the Procedure

Absolute Contraindications: Individuals with severe organic diseases, psychiatric disorders, or malignant tumors of the lips.

Relative Contraindications: Women during menstruation, pregnancy, or breastfeeding; individuals currently taking certain medications (such as anticoagulants) that may affect surgical safety; and those with unhealed conditions such as lip inflammation or skin diseases.

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Contraindications for the Procedure

- Absolute contraindications: Individuals with severe organic diseases, psychiatric disorders, or malignant tumors of the lips.

- Relative contraindications: Women during menstruation, pregnancy, or breastfeeding; individuals taking certain medications (such as anticoagulants) that may compromise surgical safety; those with unhealed conditions such as inflammation or skin diseases on the lips.

Side effects

Side Effects

In addition to the side effects and complications mentioned above, abnormal sensations in the lips, such as numbness or tingling, may occur. These symptoms typically resolve gradually over time, though a small number of individuals may experience long-term sensory impairment.

Self-Symptom Check

If symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, or heat appear on the lips, they may indicate an infection; if signs like skin pallor, blackening, or blood blisters occur, these could be indicators of vascular embolism, and medical attention should be sought promptly. Additionally, significant asymmetry in lip shape after surgery, excessive swelling, or prolonged swelling that does not subside may suggest suboptimal surgical outcomes or the presence of complications.

Select treatment plan

You should communicate fully with your doctor, who will design a personalized treatment plan based on your lip condition, personal needs, and desired outcomes. When selecting a treatment plan, be sure to understand the pros and cons, risks, and recovery time for each option.