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Dear connolly110~Thanks for your question. The skin sutures are removed between 5-7 days after lip lift, depending on the individual patient's skin type. The deep absorbable sutures that are placed under the surface of the skin will remain for longer to help support the incision while it heals.Best wishes,Dr. Amy Hsu
Hello connollyyI would advice you visit or contact your plastic surgeon about this concern and all oter post-op concerns.
The sutures usually stay in for 5 days following the lip lift. The reason for this is to eliminate the chance of stitch marks. Regardless, the wound is not strong and it should be treated with care until matured.
Hello rmitchellLip lifts are minor surgical procedures that actually shorten the distance between the nose and upper lip and allow more of your central upper teeth to show both at rest and when you smile. This has sometimes been called the Bullhorn procedure because of the shape. The incision ...
Hello ashleyrulesThis procedure may benefit younger and older patients alike. In younger patients, the procedure is typically used to avoid obtaining a plastic appearance with fillers. It is important to understand that not all lips will benefit from fillers. The lift gives the upper lip a...
Lip lift scars can be white and visible. Hidef protocols can help with visible lip lift scars on the face. I see a lot of these in my office in Beverly Hills. Surgery is often not needed if lasers and HIDEF scar revision techniques are introduced. In our office, we combine treatments starting ...
