Lip Lift

After the first few days following your lip lift surgery, the cheeks and lips may look and feel swollen. Pain and swelling tend to be mild to moderate but can be managed by over the counter painkillers. Usually, you can use ice packs in the first 48 hours to help with the swelling. Your surgeon will send you home with an antibiotic-based cream to apply twice a day. 

Avoid strenuous exercise for the first 2 weeks while you’re healing. When the incision site is completely dry and scabbed over, you can start using silicone therapy and massage. Typically, this is around 2 weeks after surgery. Silicone tape helps the scar to heal after cosmetic surgery. 

Following your surgery, treating your newly altered mouth with care is important to facilitate healing. Your doctor will give your certain post-surgical instructions, which you should follow. They include:

• Getting maximum rest immediately after surgery and not resume normal activities until after 24 hours.
• Refrain from exercising and other strenuous activities like sports for 7 to 14 days.
• Consider eating soft foods that don’t require you to chew a lot. Also, avoid hot liquids and salty foods for at least 48 hours after surgery.
• Sleep on your back with your head slightly elevated to minimise swelling and bruising.
• Avoid lifting heavy items, bending over or straining yourself for at least 72 to 96 hours.
• Don’t open your mouth too wide to avoid straining the incision.
• Brush your teeth gently. If possible, use a smaller toothbrush.
• Moisturise the lips with Vaseline and other similar lip balms for up to 3 weeks or more following the procedure as directed by your plastic surgeon.