Lip & Dimple
Lip Reduction
Surgical lip reduction for proportionate lips
Is it safe?
Your hospital holds the same JCI accreditation as Cleveland Clinic and Johns Hopkins. Verified by TEMOS for international patient safety.
Will the price change?
Your price is locked before you book. Surgery, hospital, hotel, transfers, aftercare — one number, no extras.
What if something goes wrong?
Mandatory insurance required by Turkish law. If a revision is needed — flights, hospital, surgeon — covered. You never pay twice.
Who's my surgeon?
Confirmed before you pay. Full credentials, specialisation, and patient results shared upfront. No last-minute switch.
What happens after I fly home?
24/7 WhatsApp with your coordinator. Scheduled video check-ups with your surgeon. 12 months, not 12 days.
What is Lip Reduction?
Lip reduction surgery decreases the volume and projection of overly full or disproportionate lips by removing a precise amount of tissue from the inner vermilion. The procedure creates a more balanced facial profile while maintaining a natural lip shape. MedProper performs lip reduction in a JCI and TEMOS-accredited Istanbul hospital with plastic surgeons experienced in facial aesthetics.
How Does Lip Reduction Work?
- 1Your surgeon evaluates your facial proportions and discusses how much volume reduction is needed for a harmonious result.
- 2Under general anaesthesia, the planned tissue removal is marked on the inner surface of the lip (wet-dry vermilion border).
- 3A strip of tissue is carefully excised from inside the lip, reducing volume while preserving the natural lip border and shape.
- 4The procedure can be performed on the upper lip, lower lip, or both, depending on your goals.
- 5The incision is closed with fine dissolvable sutures placed inside the lip, leaving no visible external scar.
Who is a Good Candidate for Lip Reduction?
- Adults with naturally disproportionately large lips who wish for a more balanced facial appearance
- Patients with macrocheilia (abnormally enlarged lips) due to genetic, inflammatory, or other medical causes
- Those who feel their lip size is out of proportion with their other facial features
- Individuals who have previously had excessive lip filler and wish for a surgical correction
- Non-smokers in good health with stable lip tissue
Why Choose Lip Reduction at MedProper?
Balanced Facial Proportions
Reducing overly prominent lips creates harmony with the nose, chin, and other facial features for a more balanced profile.
No Visible Scarring
The incision is placed entirely on the inner lip surface, so there are no external scars visible to others.
Permanent Results
Unlike dissolving filler, surgical reduction provides a one-time, permanent change to lip volume.
Customisable Outcome
Your surgeon can precisely control the amount of reduction for each lip independently, ensuring a result tailored to your aesthetic goals.
What is the Recovery Timeline?
Days 1-3
Swelling Phase
Significant lip swelling is expected (lips will appear larger before they appear smaller). Cold compresses applied. Soft diet recommended.
Days 4-7
Swelling Reduction
Swelling begins to decrease noticeably. Speaking and eating become more comfortable. Avoid spicy or acidic foods.
Weeks 2-3
Social Recovery
Most patients feel comfortable in social and work settings by day 10-14. Residual firmness in the lips is normal.
Weeks 4-6
Softening
The lips soften and become more pliable. Internal sutures dissolve. Lip sensation, if temporarily altered, returns.
Months 2-3
Final Result
All swelling resolves and the reduced, proportionate lip shape is fully apparent.
Quick Facts
Duration
1-1.5 hours
Hospital Stay
Day case
Recovery
10-14 days before social activities
Permanence
Permanent
Anaesthesia
General anaesthesia
Results Visible
2-3 months for final result
Frequently Asked Questions
No visible external scar. The incision is placed on the inner (mucosal) surface of the lip, hidden from view. It heals very well due to the excellent blood supply of lip tissue.
Lip reduction is a permanent procedure. Removed tissue cannot be replaced, so your surgeon will take a conservative approach, erring on the side of less removal to ensure satisfaction.
Temporary numbness or altered sensation is possible in the first few weeks but typically resolves fully. Permanent sensory changes are very rare.
Yes. Both the upper and lower lips can be reduced in a single session. The surgeon adjusts the amount removed from each lip individually for the best proportional result.
In some cases, yes. However, if the issue is solely due to filler, dissolving the filler with hyaluronidase is usually tried first. Surgical reduction is appropriate when the lip tissue itself is excessive.
Medical References
- Dermatologic Surgery (2022). Lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid fillers demonstrates a safety profile exceeding 98%, with results lasting 6-12 months. DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000003456
Last medically reviewed: April 2026
Where Your Surgery Takes Place
A JCI & TEMOS-Accredited Hospital in Istanbul
Your procedure is performed at a 45,000 m² state-of-the-art hospital with 12 operating rooms, advanced surgical technology, and VIP patient suites. International accreditations ensure the highest standards of patient safety and care.
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