Introduction

Do your lips feel disproportionately large or draw too much attention? Are you unhappy with asymmetry or discomfort due to thick lips?

Excessively large lips—whether naturally occurring, caused by fillers, or resulting from trauma—can affect not only appearance but also speech, comfort, and confidence. Cheiloplasty, or lip reduction surgery, is a safe, minimally invasive procedure to resize and reshape the lips for a more balanced, proportionate facial profile. At Asteria Aesthetics Bhopal, Dr. Apoorv Loya specializes in cheiloplasty that’s personalized, precise, and completely scar-free.

Common Causes

Lip enlargement may be genetic, acquired, or due to aesthetic procedures gone wrong. Some people naturally have lips that are too full for their facial frame, while others may have filler complications or trauma-related changes.

Common reasons for considering cheiloplasty include:

• Naturally large or bulky lips affect facial harmony

• Lip asymmetry between the upper and lower lips

• Overdone or migrated filler leading to a distorted appearance

• Difficulty speaking, eating, or closing the mouth

• Post-traumatic or post-inflammatory swelling and deformity

• Aesthetic preference for a smaller, cleaner lip shape

Treatment Process

Cheiloplasty is performed under local anesthesia and typically takes less than an hour. It involves removing a small strip of tissue from inside the lip and closing the incision with fine dissolvable sutures.

Step 1: Consultation

Description: Dr. Apoorv Loya conducts a detailed facial assessment, understands your concerns, and discusses symmetry goals. Pre-operative images may be taken for planning.

Result: A customized surgical plan is developed for upper, lower, or both lips.

Best For: All adults concerned with lip size, asymmetry, or functional discomfort.

Step 2: Surgical Procedure

Description: Local anesthesia is administered. A horizontal wedge of mucosa and submucosa is removed from inside the lip, and the incision is closed with dissolvable stitches.

Result: Immediate reduction in lip volume with natural contouring.

Best For: Patients seeking a permanent, subtle correction without visible scars.

Step 3: Recovery & Healing

Description: Mild swelling is expected in the first 3–5 days. Normal activities can resume within 1–2 days. Stitches dissolve in 7–10 days.

Result: Defined, proportional lips with a refined appearance.

Best For: All skin types, both male and female candidates.

Before And After Your Cheiloplasty Treatment At Asteria Aesthetics

Before Your Treatment

Patients usually report dissatisfaction with lip size or shape, difficulties in communication, or an imbalanced facial look. Photos and simulations are reviewed during consultation.

During Your Treatment

The procedure is performed in a sterile OT under local anesthesia. It takes around 30–45 minutes for one lip or slightly longer for both. You remain awake and comfortable throughout.

After Your Treatment

Initial swelling or tightness resolves in 3–5 days. Results become clearly visible within 10–14 days. Eating and speaking return to normal within a day or two.

Benefits Of Cheiloplasty

Cheiloplasty is both a cosmetic and functional solution. It enhances facial harmony while resolving concerns like speech difficulty or drooling.

Key benefits include:

• Permanent lip size reduction

• Symmetry between upper and lower lips

• No visible external scars

• Improved comfort in eating and speaking

• Boost in facial confidence and aesthetic balance

Lifestyle Tips After Cheiloplasty

To support healing and maximize results:

• Eat soft, non-spicy foods for 3–4 days

• Maintain oral hygiene with saltwater rinses

• Avoid smoking and alcohol for at least 7 days

• Don’t manipulate or stretch the lips

• Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling

• Use prescribed healing ointments and follow instructions closely

Journey With Asteria Aesthetics

At Asteria Aesthetics, we ensure every cosmetic journey is built on clarity, comfort, and long-term care.

Consultation

• One-on-one session with Dr. Apoorv Loya

• Photographic analysis and lip proportion planning

• Discussion of outcomes, expectations, and recovery

• Pre-op guidance on diet, habits, and medication

Pre Preparation

• Basic blood tests (if needed)

• Avoid anti-inflammatory meds or blood thinners

• No lip balm or makeup on the day of surgery

Treatment

• Performed under local anesthesia in our sterile OT

• Pain-free, stitch-based reduction from inside the lip

• Quick post-op discharge (no hospital stay needed)

Post Procedure Care

• Swelling care instructions and medications

• Follow-ups scheduled at 1 week and 1 month

• Final review and long-term advice on skin/lip maintenance

Why Choose Asteria Aesthetics?

Cheiloplasty at Asteria Aesthetics Bhopal isn’t just about reducing lip size—it’s about achieving facial balance with surgical artistry and medical safety.

Why patients choose us:

• Performed by Dr. Apoorv Loya, a board-certified plastic surgeon with advanced facial aesthetic training

• Completely scar-free technique

• Personalized shaping based on your facial structure

• Transparent communication and recovery support

• Safe, clean facility with high surgical standards

Book Your Appointment

If your lips are affecting your facial balance or confidence, it’s time to consider a long-term, safe solution.

Book your cheiloplasty consultation with Dr. Apoorv Loya today at Asteria Aesthetics Bhopal. Call us or use the online form to get started.

FAQs

Q1. Is cheiloplasty permanent?

Yes, the results are permanent. Once healed, the new lip shape remains stable over time.

Q2. Is it painful?

Mild discomfort may be felt for 1–2 days, but it's well managed with local anesthesia and medications.

Q3. Will there be any scars?

No. All incisions are placed inside the lip, leaving no external scars.

Q4. Can both lips be reduced together?

Yes. Depending on anatomy and goals, both upper and lower lips can be treated in the same session.

Q5. How soon can I speak or eat normally?

Within 1–2 days. Just start with soft foods and follow care instructions closely.