Cheiloplasty (Lip Surgery)

Cheiloplasty is a surgical procedure for correcting the shape, volume, and asymmetry of the lips. This operation allows for solving aesthetic and functional problems, ensuring a harmonious facial appearance. Cheiloplasty aims to create natural lip contours, increase their volume, or correct asymmetry.

Main advantages of cheiloplasty:

Harmonization of facial features.
Correction of congenital defects such as cleft lip.
Eliminates consequences of trauma or age-related changes.
Long-lasting effect without the need for repeat procedures.

The result of cheiloplasty is natural, harmonious lips that emphasize the beauty of your face and increase self-confidence.

Lip Surgery Methods

Surgeon Oleksiy Shkirenko uses several modern cheiloplasty techniques that allow considering the individual needs of each patient:

Bullhorn Surgery
This technique involves removing a small strip of skin under the nose, which allows lifting the upper lip, making it more voluminous and prominent.
Reduction Cheiloplasty
Surgery to reduce lip size by removing excess tissue. Used for patients with excessively large or asymmetric lips.
Surgical Lip Augmentation
A technique that includes tissue transplantation or biomaterial implantation to add volume to the lips.
Shortening Cheiloplasty
Vertical or horizontal incisions allow changing lip length, ensuring perfect appearance.
Lip Contouring
For correcting minor defects or emphasizing natural contours, special fillers are injected.
V-Y Lip Plasty
pushing the lip mucosa forward to increase the vermillion border and reduce the lip horizontally to achieve a “bow-shaped lips” effect.
Corner Lift
A surgical technique for lifting drooping lip corners. Corner lift is performed under local anesthesia.

Indications for Cheiloplasty

When is Lip Surgery Needed?

Congenital defects: cleft lip, lip asymmetry.
Age-related changes: volume loss, drooping lip corners.
Desire to correct lip shape or volume.
Consequences of trauma or surgical interventions.
Abnormal gum exposure when smiling.

Contraindications for Surgery

Infectious diseases in acute phase.
Blood clotting disorders.
Chronic diseases in acute stage.
Pregnancy and lactation period.
Allergy to anesthetics or materials used during surgery.

Lip Surgery Operation

Preparation for Cheiloplasty
During the preliminary consultation, the doctor evaluates the shape and symmetry of the lips, taking into account the patient’s wishes. Standard tests are prescribed to exclude risks: complete blood count, coagulogram, allergy test, infections, etc.
Surgical Process
Cheiloplasty is performed under local anesthesia. The surgeon makes small incisions depending on the chosen technique. The entire procedure takes 1-2 hours. Sutures are placed using thin threads, which reduces scar visibility.
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Swelling may occur for the first few days, gradually subsiding within 7-10 days. Patients are advised to avoid physical exertion, use of cosmetics on the lip area, and smoking during the first week. The final result is visible after 1-2 months.

BEFORE / AFTER

I have performed hundreds of surgeries. I have more than 3,000 grateful patients.

Cheiloplasty allows achieving a natural, aesthetically attractive lip appearance that harmoniously complements facial features. The effect is long-lasting and does not require repeat procedures. Schedule a consultation with certified plastic surgeon Oleksiy Shkirenko in Kyiv to make your lips perfect!

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About Me

I am a certified plastic surgeon who performs the full spectrum of operations in plastic and reconstructive surgery. These include: facial procedures, breast surgery, body and limb procedures. I guarantee an individual approach to each patient and use modern, safe techniques.