Lip Reduction Surgery — Upper, Lower & Double Lip, Lahore
Smaller, balanced lips. Scar hidden inside the mouth. Home the same day.
Dr. Muhammad Saleem has performed lip reduction surgery in Lahore for many years, under local anaesthesia, with the scar hidden inside the mouth. The aim is lips in proportion with your nose, chin and smile, not the thinnest lips possible.
FCPS · FACS · Istanbul Aesthetic Fellowship · Same-day surgery
Lip reduction surgery cost in Lahore, Pakistan
| Item | Cost (PKR) | Cost (USD, approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Lip reduction surgery (upper, lower or both lips) | 50,000 – 85,000 | ~$180 – 305 |
| Medicines after surgery | Small extra cost | — |
For comparison: lip reduction typically costs $2,000–5,000 in the US or Europe. Price within the range depends on one or both lips, the technique, and any double lip correction or old filler removal.
Who performs the treatment
- FCPSPlastic Surgery, CPSP certified
- FACSAmerican College of Surgeons
- IstanbulAesthetic Fellowship, Medipol Hospital
- LahoreFaisal Town clinic, personally performed
Why patients choose Dr. Saleem
Lip reduction is a small operation where precision matters: removing too much is hard to reverse.
Conservative, measured planning
Tissue is removed in a planned amount and checked from the front and side during surgery, because it is easier to remove a little more later than to replace lost tissue.
Hidden scars
The incision runs along the inner, wet part of the lip and isn’t seen when your lips are closed or when you talk.
Facial surgery experience
Lips are planned in balance with your nose, chin and teeth, using experience from rhinoplasty and facial contouring.
Same day, local anaesthesia
No hospital stay, and follow-up in person or by WhatsApp photos.
What is lip reduction surgery?
Lip reduction, known medically as reduction cheiloplasty, removes a measured strip of tissue from the inside of the upper lip, the lower lip or both. The lip is then closed with fine, dissolvable stitches, which rolls it inward and makes it thinner and less protruding. The lip line, Cupid’s bow and natural colour are preserved. It can help with:
- Naturally large or protruding lips
- A double lip: a second fold showing when you smile
- Uneven or asymmetric lips
- Lips enlarged or lumpy from fillers or illegal permanent injections
- Thickening after injury or previous surgery
- Dryness and crusting from lips that stay parted
If your lips are big because of filler
If the extra volume is from hyaluronic acid filler, the first step is usually to dissolve it with an enzyme called hyaluronidase. We wait about two weeks and reassess. Surgery is only considered if volume remains, or if a permanent product such as silicone or gel was injected, which cannot be dissolved.
Lip reduction is different from a lip lift. A lip lift shortens the skin between the nose and upper lip for a long upper lip, not a large one.
Types of lip reduction offered
Horizontal inner-lip reduction
Removes an even strip along the inside of the lip for uniform thinning of evenly full lips.
Bikini (Brazilian) technique
Removes tissue in a pattern that keeps the natural curves and central fullness, so the lips stay shapely rather than flat.
Double lip correction
Removes only the extra inner fold of the upper lip.
Asymmetry correction
Removes more tissue from the larger side to balance the lips.
Removal of permanent filler
Removes as much of the silicone or gel and hardened tissue as is safely possible, then reshapes the lip.
Who is lip reduction suitable for?
Good candidates
- Adults, usually 18 or older, who feel their lips dominate their face
- People with a double lip or uneven lips
- People unhappy with lips enlarged by permanent filler
- Non-smokers, or smokers willing to stop for 2 weeks before and after
May need to wait or choose another option
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Cold sores, mouth ulcers or dental infection, which are treated first
- Uncontrolled diabetes or blood pressure
- Recent hyaluronic acid filler, which should be dissolved and allowed to settle first
The lip reduction procedure
Dr. Saleem examines your lips at rest, when talking and when smiling, checks your teeth and profile, and plans the amount to remove with you.
Step 1 — Consultation
Photos, a realistic discussion of the result, and the choice of technique.
Step 2 — Before surgery
Stop smoking and naswar for 2 weeks. Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil and herbal supplements for 7 to 10 days unless advised otherwise.
Step 3 — Local anaesthesia
The planned tissue is marked inside the lip and numbed. You stay awake and comfortable.
Step 4 — Surgery
The strip of tissue is removed and the lip closed with dissolvable stitches. It takes 45 to 60 minutes, and you go home the same day with medicines and a mouthwash.
Lip reduction recovery timeline
- Days 1–3
Peak swelling and tightness. Cold packs, head raised on two pillows, painkillers as prescribed.
- Week 1
Soft, cool food such as yoghurt, khichdi and soup. Avoid spicy, salty and very hot food, including hot chai. Most people return to work in 3 to 5 days.
- Weeks 1–2
Stitches dissolve and most swelling settles. Avoid stretching the lips and heavy exercise.
- Weeks 3–6
Normal food and exercise. The lips may still feel firm or slightly numb.
- 3–6 months
The final shape shows and the inner scar softens.
Allow at least two weeks before Eid, a wedding or travel, and 10 to 14 days before Ramadan.
Side effects and risks
Lip reduction is a common, low-risk operation. Expected effects include swelling and bruising for 1 to 3 weeks and temporary numbness or tingling. Small differences between the sides are common while swelling settles; a persistent difference can be corrected with a minor revision.
Less common risks include infection, stitches opening (especially with smoking or stretching the lips early), small cysts or firm scar lines inside the lip, and over-reduction, which is why planning is conservative. Call us for increasing pain, spreading redness, fever or bleeding that doesn’t stop with firm pressure.
Other face procedures by Dr. Saleem
This page also used to cover other face procedures. Each now has its own detailed page:
- Double chin removal: chin and neck liposuction for a sharper jawline.
- Buccal fat removal: slimmer cheeks and a V-shaped face.
- Dimple creation: natural smile dimples with no scar on the face.
- Scar removal: acne scars, keloids, burn and injury scars.
Keep your existing fat grafting section on this page below this list, if you want it here.
Common concerns about lip reduction
- Will people see a scar?
- No. The incision is on the inner, wet part of the lip, inside the mouth.
- What if too much is removed?
- Planning is deliberately conservative, and the result is checked from the front and side during surgery.
- Am I paying a fair price?
- PKR 50,000 to 85,000 in Lahore, compared with $2,000–5,000 in the US or Europe.
Expected results
- Smaller, better-proportioned lips
- A smooth lip without a second fold (double lip)
- More even, symmetric lips
- Lips that close comfortably at rest
- A permanent result, as removed tissue doesn’t grow back
Want fuller lips instead? See lip fillers.
From our patients
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“From my first consultation to the follow-up care, I was treated with kindness, professionalism, and respect. Dr. Saleem took the time to explain everything clearly.”
Lip reduction questions patients ask first
How much does lip reduction surgery cost in Lahore?
With Dr. Muhammad Saleem it costs PKR 50,000 to 85,000, depending on whether one or both lips are treated and how much reshaping is needed.
Will there be a visible scar?
No visible outer scar. The incision is on the inner, wet part of the lip, inside the mouth.
How long is recovery?
Most people return to work in 3 to 5 days. Most swelling settles in about two weeks, and the final shape shows over 3 to 6 months.
Is lip reduction permanent?
Yes. The removed tissue doesn’t grow back, though your lips will still age naturally.
Can filler-enlarged lips be reduced without surgery?
If hyaluronic acid filler was used, it can often be dissolved with hyaluronidase. Surgery is considered only if volume remains or a permanent filler was used.
Can I fast in Ramadan after lip reduction?
It’s better to plan surgery at least 10 to 14 days before Ramadan, so you can take medicines and eat regular soft meals while healing.
I live abroad. How long should I stay in Pakistan?
Plan for at least 7 days after surgery. Later follow-up can be done by WhatsApp photos.
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