Lip Reconstruction
Conveniently located to serve the areas of Danville, Walnut Creek and Manteca, CA
Dr. Gladstone is an expert on lip reconstruction for those patients who have experienced a defect, either brought about through trauma or a tumor on their lips. If it is due to a tumor, following the removal of the tumor by Mohs surgery, Dr. Gladstone will perform lip reconstruction to the repair the defect. There are definite principles of reconstruction that Dr. Gladstone follows, as certain Mohs defects can be closed in a line, while others require moving adjacent skin flaps to close.
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Benefits
If you have experienced trauma, a defect, or a tumor in the area of your lips, then you know that this is a visually sensitive area that cannot be covered up by clothing or makeup. The benefit of lip reconstruction with Dr. Gladstone is that your lips can be reshaped, rejuvenated, enhanced, and restored back to a natural-looking appearance that will leave you loving your lips.
Ideal Candidate
Do you experience pangs of insecurity or self-doubt due to your lips, either as the result of a congenital or trauma-related defect? If so, then you may be an excellent candidate for lip reconstruction at Gladstone Clinic.
Surgery Preparation
During your lip reconstruction consultation, we will take all the time necessary to review your procedure with you, in addition to providing you with clear steps to take in preparation for your lip reconstruction procedure.
Surgery Duration
The length of you lip reconstruction procedure will depend on the nature of the treatment you are receiving and the extent of the defect that requires reconstruction. During your consultation, we will provide you with a precise estimate for how long your lip reconstruction procedure will take, as well as exactly what you can expect both during the procedure itself and after lip reconstruction.
Expectations
For most reconstruction on the lip, Dr. Gladstone uses all absorbable sutures, which do not need to be removed. You will be given directions on how to take care of your wound from lip reconstruction, and the process of healing can take several months.
Residual Scarring
When human skin is cut via surgery, there will be a scar, but the key is reducing your scar as much as possible, and several different methods may be used to minimize your scar. Dr. Gladstone will go over these methods with you, and in some rare instances, scar revision may be needed, either with a laser or spot dermabrasion in order to optimize your results.
Results
Lip reconstruction is a uniquely personalized treatment, and your results will be visible based on your specific treatment protocol, how your body heals, and a variety of other factors, which we will discuss with you during your consultation.
Lip reconstruction results are permanent, so you can count on your results to last for a very long time.
Cost
Dr. Gladstone is a skilled professional with expert precision and a tremendous attention to detail. His style is warm and supportive, and his hands-on approach is at a level of excellence and expertise rarely experienced. In addition to Dr. Gladstone’s great credentials and calm bedside manner, our office is clean and comfortable, with a phenomenally relaxing ambiance. The cost of your treatment will vary depending upon your needs. During your free consultation, Dr. Gladstone and our friendly staff will patiently and gently provide you with a wealth of information and knowledge, including the cost for your precise plan of treatment. In addition to accepting a wide range of insurances and all standard forms of payment, the Gladstone Clinic also offers convenient financing options through Lending Club®, CareCredit®, and Alphaeon™.
‘From the moment you walk into the Gladstone Clinic, you’ll find that our staff is both professional and gracious, while Dr. Gladstone is warm, knowledgeable and incredibly skilled. Using the latest and most advanced procedures for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, our team offers services emphasizing overall health and wellness to the residents of San Ramon, San Francisco, Pleasanton, and the surrounding communities in California. Contact us now to set up your free consultation!
