Lip Lift for Pretoria Patients | Dr Deon Weyers
A lip lift shortens a long upper lip with a small incision beneath the nose. Dr Deon Weyers sees Pretoria patients at our single Fourways practice in Johannesburg, around 50 km away.
When the distance between the nose and the upper lip is long, the lip can look flat and the upper teeth stay hidden. Lip lift surgery removes a narrow strip of skin under the nose to correct that proportion, and the change is long-lasting.
There is no branch in Pretoria. Consultations, the procedure and follow-up visits all take place at Life Fourways Hospital, so the plan includes timing your trips, particularly the stitch-removal visit.
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Lip Lift Pretoria: Planning Surgery at Our Fourways Practice
For most Pretoria patients a lip lift means three or four short trips to Fourways. Planning them around the healing timeline keeps the process simple.
The lip lift itself is a short procedure, usually under local anaesthesia, with an incision along the base of the nose. Because you are awake and go home the same day, many Pretoria patients travel in on the morning of the procedure with someone to drive them home afterwards.
- Same-day procedure
- Local anaesthesia
- Stitch removal day 10 to 14
- Combined procedures by plan
- Single Fourways location
Some patients prefer to treat more than one area of the face at the same time. A lip lift can sometimes be combined with other facial procedures, such as rhinoplasty or eyelid surgery, when this is safe and suits the overall plan. Whether combining makes sense is decided at consultation.
You can begin with an online photo review before travelling. The procedure overview for patients across South Africa is on the main lip lift page.
What Happens During a Lip Lift
The skin at the base of the nose is numbed, a measured strip of skin is removed beneath the nostrils, and the edges are closed with fine stitches. Lifting the skin raises the upper lip and shows more of the pink lip, giving a shorter philtrum and more visible upper teeth when you talk and smile.
The incision sits in the crease where the nose meets the lip, which helps the scar blend in as it matures over the following months.
A lip lift corrects lip length. If you are considering other facial procedures as well, ask at consultation whether doing them together is appropriate for you.
Lip Lift Alone vs Combined With Other Facial Surgery
Lip Lift Alone
A focused procedure under local anaesthesia that addresses only the length and shape of the upper lip.
Shorter procedure, same-day discharge and a recovery measured around the stitch-removal visit at day 10 to 14.
Lip Lift With Other Procedures
The lip lift is performed in the same session as another facial procedure, when this is safe and fits the plan.
One recovery period and fewer trips from Pretoria, but a longer procedure, possibly different anaesthesia and a recovery set by the larger operation.
| Aspect | Lip Lift Alone | Combined Facial Surgery |
|---|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | Usually local anaesthesia | Depends on the other procedure |
| Time in theatre | Short | Longer, set by the combined plan |
| Trips from Pretoria | Consultation, procedure, stitch removal, review | Often fewer in total, but a longer early stay may be advised |
| Recovery | Swelling peaks around day three; full recovery around six weeks | Follows the longer recovery of the larger procedure |
| Decision | Agreed at consultation | Only where combining is safe and appropriate |
Your Lip Lift Timeline From Pretoria
Every visit is at Life Fourways Hospital in Johannesburg with Dr Weyers personally.
Online photo review
Send photographs through the online consultation form for an initial view of whether a lip lift may suit you.
Consultation in Fourways
Dr Weyers measures your lip and discusses whether a lip lift alone or a combined plan makes sense. A written quote follows.
Procedure day
Under local anaesthesia the strip of skin is removed and the wound closed. Arrange for someone to drive you back to Pretoria.
Healing at home
Keep the area dry and avoid exercise for two weeks. Swelling peaks around day three and bruising usually fades by the second week.
Stitch-removal visit
Return to Fourways between day 10 and 14 to have the stitches removed and start your scar treatment programme.
Is a Lip Lift Right for You?
The procedure is aimed at adults whose upper lip is long in proportion to the face, rather than those who mainly want more volume.
- Long space under the nose – The upper lip appears tall and the lip itself thin
- Upper teeth hidden at rest – Little or no tooth show when relaxed or speaking
- Flat cupid’s bow – The shape of the upper lip border has softened
- Interest in a lasting change – Rather than repeating temporary treatments
- Able to attend follow-ups – Including the stitch-removal visit in Fourways
- In good general health – Non-smoker or willing to stop around surgery
Measurements at consultation decide whether a lip lift is appropriate and how much skin to remove.
Planning the Trips From Pretoria
A little forward planning makes the visits to Fourways straightforward.
- Arrange a driver for procedure day.You can travel home the same day but should not drive yourself.
- Fix the stitch-removal date in advance.Book a slot between day 10 and 14 before your procedure.
- Ask about combining procedures early.Combined plans change the anaesthesia, recovery and number of visits.
- Allow for traffic.Leave extra time on the N1 for morning appointments.
What a Lip Lift Costs for Pretoria Patients
The practice’s published range for a lip lift in Pretoria is R30,000 to R50,000. See lip lift prices in Pretoria. A combined plan is quoted separately. Your fee is confirmed in a written quote after consultation.
The quote is itemised. Travel between Pretoria and Fourways is your own arrangement and is not included.
Because a lip lift is cosmetic, medical aid cover is generally not available. The practice can tell you about third-party financing options at consultation.
Common Questions Before Booking
Some assumptions come up regularly with patients travelling from Pretoria.
Risks and Possible Complications
Risks to Discuss Before a Lip Lift
Visible scarring: in some people the line beneath the nose thickens, stays red or widens and needs extra treatment or a small revision.
Uneven or unexpected lift: the two sides may differ slightly, or the lip may sit higher or lower than planned.
Wound problems: bleeding, infection or delayed healing, as with any skin incision.
Changes in feeling: the upper lip often feels numb for a few weeks before normal sensation returns.
Combined plans: adding other procedures adds their own risks, which are discussed separately.
Reducing the Risks
- Avoid nicotine – before and after the procedure.
- Keep the area dry – until the stitches come out.
- Attend the stitch-removal visit – so healing can be checked in person.
- Use sun protection – on the scar for several months.
Call the practice if pain increases, redness spreads, the wound discharges or opens, or you develop a fever after returning to Pretoria. If symptoms are severe, seek urgent local care as well.
Medical disclaimer. This page is general information and does not replace a face-to-face consultation. Surgical decisions require an in-person assessment, a full consent discussion and the individual medical advice of your surgeon.
Lip Lift Pretoria: Frequently Asked Questions
Where will I be seen if I live in Pretoria?
At the practice’s single location at Life Fourways Hospital in Johannesburg. There is no branch in Pretoria.
Can I drive home after a lip lift?
You can travel home the same day, but arrange for someone else to drive.
How many trips to Fourways will I need?
Usually a consultation, the procedure day, the stitch-removal visit between day 10 and 14, and at least one scar review. Combined plans can change this.
Can a lip lift be done with a nose job?
Sometimes a lip lift can be combined with rhinoplasty or other facial procedures. Whether this is advisable for you is decided at consultation.
Will lip lift surgery change my smile?
It usually shows a little more of the upper teeth. Read does a lip lift change your smile for more.
What does a lip lift cost for Pretoria patients?
The published range is R30,000 to R50,000. The exact fee is confirmed in a written quote after consultation.
Is the scar noticeable?
The scar sits where the nose meets the lip and usually fades to a fine line over several months with scar care. Healing varies from person to person.
Plan Your Lip Lift From Pretoria
Dr Deon Weyers is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and a member of APRASSA. He sees Pretoria patients at the practice’s single location at Life Fourways Hospital in Johannesburg.
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