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Cosmetic Surgery · Alexandria, Virginia

Lip Lift in Alexandria

A short surgery that removes a strip of skin just under the nose to shorten the space between nose and lip, rolling the upper lip outward so more pink lip shows and the mouth looks fuller and younger at rest. Permanent, and the fix for a long upper lip that filler makes worse. Compare Alexandria clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Alexandria

$3,000–$6,000

per procedure · USD

A general range for Alexandria, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.

Surgeon directory

Lip Lift surgeons in Alexandria

Ranked plastic surgeons in Alexandria. Confirm that a surgeon performs lip lift when you book your consultation, since procedure menus change.

Mark Domanski, MD in Alexandria

Mark Domanski, MD

Alexandria

5.0 (253) · Google

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Mark Domanski, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Alexandria, Virginia, rated 5 stars across 253 Google reviews, performing 15 tracked procedures.

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Brian Chang Plastic Surgery in Alexandria

Brian Chang Plastic Surgery

Alexandria

5.0 (110) · Google

Brian Chang Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Alexandria, Virginia, rated 5 stars across 110 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Ali Al-Attar, M.D. in Alexandria

Dr. Ali Al-Attar, M.D.

Alexandria

4.8 (48) · Google

Dr. Ali Al-Attar, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Alexandria, Virginia, rated 4.8 stars across 48 Google reviews.

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Bella Cosmetic Surgery in Alexandria

Bella Cosmetic Surgery

Alexandria

4.6 (127) · Google

Financing available

Bella Cosmetic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Alexandria, Virginia, rated 4.6 stars across 127 Google reviews, performing 21 tracked procedures.

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Dr. T. Jenny Chen MD

Alexandria

4.4 (34) · Google

Dr. T. Jenny Chen MD is a plastic surgery practice in Alexandria, Virginia, rated 4.4 stars across 34 Google reviews.

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About Lip Lift

A short surgery that removes a strip of skin just under the nose to shorten the space between nose and lip, rolling the upper lip outward so more pink lip shows and the mouth looks fuller and younger at rest. Permanent, and the fix for a long upper lip that filler makes worse.

Sessions

One procedure; permanent

Downtime

Sutures under the nose for about a week, swelling for 1 to 2 weeks, scar maturing over a year

Good candidate

People with a long upper lip, a thin upper lip that filler over-projects, or an upper lip that hides the teeth when the mouth is relaxed; most often people over 35, when the lip lengthens with age

  • Permanently shortens a long upper lip and shows more of the lip's pink
  • Reveals the upper teeth at rest, a marker of a youthful mouth
  • Fixes the problem filler cannot: length rather than volume
  • Scar hides in the crease at the base of the nose
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FAQ

Lip Lift in Alexandria: common questions

How much does Lip Lift cost in Alexandria?

Lip Lift generally runs $3,000–$6,000 per procedure, and each Alexandria clinic sets its own price. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Alexandria clinics for a personalized quote.

When will I see results from Lip Lift?

Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Alexandria providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.

Can I wear makeup after Lip Lift?

Most patients wait 24 hours before applying makeup to avoid irritation on freshly-treated skin.

Lip lift or lip filler?

Filler adds volume. A lip lift shortens the distance between nose and lip and rolls the lip outward, which shows more of the lip without adding to it. If your upper lip is long, so that the pink part is thin and your teeth do not show when your mouth is relaxed, filler makes the lip look heavier and longer, and a lift is the honest fix. If your lip is a good length but simply thin, filler is the right tool, and cheaper.

Where is the scar?

In the crease where the base of the nose meets the lip, following its natural curve, sometimes called a bullhorn shape. In experienced hands it heals into a faint line that the shadow under the nose hides. It is red and visible for the first months and matures over a year. Ask to see healed results at one year, straight on, before booking.

What is the recovery?

Sutures under the nose for about a week, swelling of the upper lip for one to two weeks, and a stiff upper lip for a few weeks that gradually softens. Most people are comfortable in public at one to two weeks. The result is visible immediately and refines as swelling settles.

What does it cost?

Typically $3,000 to $6,000 including surgeon and facility, performed under local anesthesia in the office. A permanent result for roughly the cost of several years of lip filler.

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