Type
Lip Enhancement
Duration
2 hours
What's included
5 deliverables in this treatment
- Dermal tissue harvest from inconspicuous donor site
- Tunnelled lip augmentation
- Surgeon's fee and surgical facility
- Dressings for lip and donor site
- Follow-up appointment
Autologous lip augmentation uses the patient's own tissue — usually a strip of dermis harvested from a hidden donor site — to permanently increase lip volume and definition without any synthetic filler or implant. This surgical approach provides a lasting result that feels entirely natural because the augmenting material is the patient's own dermis. At Plastická chirurgie A-Z Olomouc, the procedure is performed by specialist microsurgeons who are skilled in the delicate tissue handling required for natural-looking lip contouring.
About this treatment
Autologous lip augmentation is a surgical procedure that uses the patient's own dermal tissue as the volumising agent, avoiding any foreign material. A small strip of dermis (the deep layer of skin, without the epidermis) is typically harvested from an inconspicuous donor site — commonly the inframammary fold, the hairline, or the scar from a previous procedure — and tunnelled subcutaneously into the upper and/or lower lip to create permanent volume and…
Because the material is living, vascularised tissue, it integrates into the lip over weeks and remains there permanently with no resorption — unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, which are metabolised and require repeat injection every six to twelve months. The result feels completely natural because it is natural tissue. There is no risk of filler migration, granuloma, or the 'duck lip' look associated with overfilled hyaluronic acid treatment.
The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia at the lip and at the harvest site; sedation is available for patients who prefer deeper relaxation. Operative time is typically 60–90 minutes. Post-operative swelling and bruising in the lips is noticeable for the first one to two weeks and resolves over six weeks; the final result is visible at three months as all tissue swelling fully subsides.
Good to know
- Material
- Patient's own dermis — no synthetic filler
- Longevity
- Permanent — no repeat treatments
- Price range
- 23,000–28,000 Kč
- Feel
- Completely natural (living tissue)
Who is this for?
Patients seeking permanent, natural-feeling lip volume without synthetic fillers; those who have had unsatisfactory filler results
Preparation required
Consultation required (500 Kč) to select donor site and plan tissue volume. Avoid aspirin two weeks before. No lip filler injections within six months of surgery. Plan two weeks for lip swelling to settle before social events.
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
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Clinical team
The clinic is led by two board-certified specialists: MUDr. Bohumil Zálešák, Ph.D., holds specialist certification in microsurgery and plastic surgery, and MUDr. Daniel Stehlík is a specialist in plastic surgery and microsurgery. Both are verified members of the Czech Society of Plastic Surgery (Česká společnost plastické chirurgie). The team is supported by Mgr. Markéta Hrachovcová, coordinator and assistant. Both…
Clinic-reported credentials
Languages: Czech
What clients say
"{"author":"firmy.cz patient","text":"Very professional and attentive approach. The surgeon explained every step clearly and the result exceeded my expectations.","rating":5,"source":"firmy.cz"}"
"{"author":"firmy.cz patient","text":"Excellent care throughout the entire process — from the initial consultation to the follow-up appointments. Highly recommended.","rating":5,"source":"firmy.cz"}"
Treatment highlights
- Dermal tissue harvest from inconspicuous donor site
- Tunnelled lip augmentation
+3 more items in What's included
From 23,000 Kč (range 23,000–28,000 Kč). Includes surgeon's fee and facility. Anaesthesia extra: local 2,000–3,000 Kč, sedation 10,000–15,000 Kč. Permanent result — no repeat treatments needed.