Lip Surgeryin New Orleans

While fillers are very effective at adding volume and contour to the lips, lip surgery in New Orleans may be necessary to reduce abnormal lip size or adjust injured or asymmetrical lips.

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What is Lip Surgery?

Lip surgery encompasses reduction, augmentation, and reconstruction to enhance the appearance and function of the lips. Lip reduction allows Dr. Miller to sculpt overly full lips into a more balanced, harmonious shape, often chosen by patients born with naturally large lips or seeking correction after a previous procedure. For those seeking to add volume and definition, lip augmentation in New Orleans can restore youthful fullness, enhance shape, or improve symmetry using advanced techniques such as dermal fillers or fat transfer. Lip reconstruction, on the other hand, addresses injuries, significant scarring, skin cancer, or congenital defects, sometimes using donor tissue from the lips or inner cheeks to rebuild both form and function. Dr. Miller customizes every approach to ensure natural, proportionate results that complement each patient’s unique facial features.

What Happens During Lip Surgery?

Big lips might detract from your appearance instead of enhancing it. A lip reduction takes about 15–30 minutes and is performed under local anesthesia with sedation. Dr. Miller makes an incision in the inner lip to remove excess fat and tissue, then closes the area with sutures. Often, a lip reduction occurs with other procedures like a rhinoplasty or a facelift. For patients seeking more fullness or definition, lip augmentation is also available, utilizing advanced techniques such as dermal fillers or fat transfer to enhance shape, symmetry, and overall facial harmony.

What Happens During a Lip Reconstruction?

Lips are a major part of the face; when they are misshapen or deformed, it can be hard to maintain confidence in yourself and your appearance. Lip reconstruction requires an experienced facial surgeon because functional activities like eating and talking are affected as well as the appearance of the lips. Healthy local tissue is often necessary for the procedure, but in cases of extreme damage may be difficult to access.

When performing a lip reconstruction, Dr. Miller uses local anesthesia, and sedation if the scope of correction is significant. The procedure typically occurs in Dr. Miller’s first-rate surgical facilities and lasts no longer than an hour and a half. Since lip reconstruction surgeries vary from person to person, the details differ; Dr. Miller will ascertain the best approach and discuss it with you prior.

Before & After Lip Surgery

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Recovery From Your Lip Surgery

After lip surgery, patients can usually return to most activities in a few days; however, Dr. Miller recommends taking at least a week off work. Exercise should be avoided for the first few weeks, or until cleared by Dr. Miller. Swelling and soreness are to be expected, and wane after about 7-10 days. Patients should sleep with their head elevated for 2-3 days and maintain a diet of soft foods until the pain subsides. After about 5-7 days, Dr. Miller will remove sutures. Dr. Miller will also create a personalized recovery plan for you and review it with you thoroughly. Follow-up visits are scheduled so Dr. Miller can ensure that healing is going according to plan.

What Results Can I Expect?

Your lips will have a more natural, symmetrical, and unblemished appearance. Any signs of defects will be minimized as much as possible or removed completely. The lips will be balanced with the rest of the face, accentuating the face instead of distracting from it. Although scarring is common, it will likely be subtle and unnoticeable to all but your closest friends and family.

Is Lip Surgery for Me?

Do you feel uncomfortable with the way your lips look? If so, lip surgery in New Orleans could be appropriate for you. Before pursuing lip surgery, patients should be in good health and non-smokers. They should also have realistic expectations. During the consultation process, Dr. Miller will listen to each patient’s goals and assess whether lip surgery is appropriate for them. Common reasons people pursue lip reconstruction include:

Lip deformity caused by skin cancer
Traumatic injury to the lips
Benign lip growths
Lips are naturally big
Lips are uneven or asymmetrical

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Dr. Miller is An Expert in Facial Surgery

Double board-certified in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, Dr. Miller is highly trained for any procedure that affects the face. He has been one of the top facial plastic surgeons in New Orleans and is well-known to colleagues and patients for building excellent rapport with each client who enters his clinic.

When searching for a plastic surgeon, look for a specialist who performs your desired procedure multiple times a week and who has before-and-after photos that align with your taste. Remember, it is your surgeon’s responsibility to clearly understand what your needs and goals are, and to help you reach them if they are attainable. Contact Dr. Miller’s office today to schedule your consultation!