Application of upper-lip lifting procedure in perioral rejuvenation / 中华医学美学美容杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To illustrate a method of lifting the upper-lip to alleviate the aging face,and to evaluate its effects and risks.Methods In the past two years,53 cases of overlong upper-lip were performed with this procedure.The recovery periods,lifted effects,side effects and the total satisfactions were evaluated.Results As for recovery periods,edema roughly reduced in 6-20 months,reddish scar faded in 1-11 months,expression restored in 2-8 months,and numbness disap peared from 4 to over 18 months.The lifted effects showed that 37 cases (78.7％) were satisfactory,7 cases (14.9％) of the lifting was not enough and still complained a long upper-lip,2 cases (4.2％) was ineffective,and 1 case (2.1 ％) considered an excessive lifting.The long term follow-up showed that 3 cases (6.4％) had obvious scar (visible at a distance of more than 1 m),14 cases (29.8％) had depression of columella/base of nostril alar or with increased exposure of nostril,3 cases (6.4 ％) had expansion or morphological changes of alar,6 cases (12.8％) had increased thickness of the upper lip and prominent vermilion tubercle,1 case (2.1％) had changes of expression,1 case (2.1％) had asymmetry,1 case (2.1％) had arching sagging,and 35 cases (74.5％) had numbness or insensitivity of upper-lip.Overall results showed very satisfied in 29 cases (61.7％),satisfied in 15 cases (31.9 ％) and dissatisfied in 3 cases (6.4 ％).Conclusions The technique for upper-lip lifting displays a significant effect with few complication.It is recommended for further clinical application.