A good candidate for lip reconstruction is a person who is concerned about the appearance of their lips due to trauma to the area, the impact of cancer on the lips, or a congenital issue that has affected the look or functionality of the lips since birth. An ideal candidate wants to minimize the appearance of a lip deformity as well as gain a look to the lips that is more natural in size and shape and also has an improved proportion and symmetry.

A lip reconstruction procedure can be performed by reconstructing the cleft lip on a baby, using the Abbe flap or cross-lip flap to reconstruct the upper lip, or by revising the look of the lip by removing scars, realigning the vermillion border, or re-rotating the lip. The technique performed during a lip reconstruction procedure is determined by the issue being addressed by the surgeon and the type of final results desired by the patient.

Lip reconstruction recovery normally involves some swelling, bruising, and soreness and even placing dressings on the lips. Most normal activities can be resumed after a few days and patients normally return to work within a week or two. Lip reconstruction results might have some scarring that can be softened thanks to corticosteroid injections. In general, the results should be permanent as long as the patient does not suffer any type of accident or injury to the lips.

The average lip reconstruction cost in Los Angeles runs in the range of $1500-$4000. The total cost depends on the technique used by the doctor, the extent of the work that needs to be performed, and any additional fees that are charged by the medical facility or the doctor.

Cosmetic Town can help you find your lip reconstruction surgeon since the website has a listing of surgeons who are board-certified and experienced in addressing and treating issues related to the lips of a patient. The doctors can also provide “before and after” photos of patients they have treated in the past in order to give you a better idea of the type of results to expect.