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 Bellevue clinics below and request a free consultation.
$3,000 to $6,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Bellevue, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Bellevue who list lip lift among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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RP Plastic Surgery Rikesh Parikh MD FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Bellevue, Washington, rated 4.9 stars across 298 Google reviews, performing 25 tracked procedures.
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Naficy Plastic Surgery & Rejuvenation Center is a plastic surgery practice in Bellevue, Washington, rated 4.7 stars across 684 Google reviews, performing 21 tracked procedures.
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Yirae Ort MD Facial Aesthetic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Bellevue, Washington, rated 4.9 stars across 116 Google reviews, performing 13 tracked procedures.
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Brian L. Scott, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Bellevue, Washington, rated 5 stars across 79 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.
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Partington Plastic Surgery and Laser Center is a plastic surgery practice in Bellevue, Washington, rated 4.7 stars across 129 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.
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Bellevue Plastic Surgeons PLLC | Marosan MD is a plastic surgery practice in Bellevue, Washington, rated 4.6 stars across 58 Google reviews, performing 25 tracked procedures.
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Aesthetic Facial Plastic Surgery – Dr. Philip Young MD is a plastic surgery practice in Bellevue, Washington, rated 4.3 stars across 144 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.
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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.
One procedure; permanent
Sutures under the nose for about a week, swelling for 1 to 2 weeks, scar maturing over a year
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
7 plastic surgery practices in the Bellevue area list lip lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 7 Bellevue practices that list lip lift say on their own websites (checked September 2026); one that does not mention something may still offer it, so ask at your consultation.
A lip lift shortens the skin between the nose and the upper lip, rolling more of the red lip into view. It is a permanent alternative to filler, performed under local anesthesia or IV sedation in about 30 minutes, with sutures removed at 5 to 7 days.
a lip lift also helps to enhance the shape of the lip with or without adding more volume to it. It is an outpatient procedure that can be performed with local anesthesia only, but sedation can be offered for absolute patient comfort.
A lip lift is performed with the patient awake or under twilight anesthesia. The skin is completely numbed so the patient does not experience any discomfort.
A lip lift is a surgical procedure that shortens the space between the nose and upper lip, improving its shape and visibility. Unlike fillers, which add temporary volume, this procedure repositions the lip for a more defined and youthful appearance.
The lip lift procedure raises the position of the upper lip by shortening the distance between the upper lip and the bottom of the nose. A lip lift will increase the amount of exposed upper lip, resulting in a fuller lip appearance.
The medical term is subnasal lip lift, since the incision sits at the base of the nose.
Permanent results: unlike fillers or the botox lip flip, a lip lift is a permanent result.
Italian Lip Lift – Involves two smaller incisions under each nostril, offering a subtle enhancement with a focus on refining the philtrum columns.
If you’re bothered by thin or sagging lips or if aging has affected your lip shape, a lip lift can elevate your facial harmony and balance.
During your lip lift surgery, Dr. Marosan begins by carefully marking the area beneath your nose to define where the incision will be made. After administering local anesthesia, he removes a small strip of skin just below the nostrils, shortening the distance between your nose and upper lip.
The Buffalo Gull Wing Lip Lift is another permanent lip augmentation option can be considered for lip augmentation whenever the distance from the upper lip and bottom of the nose is larger than the colored part of the eye.
Lip Lift generally runs $3,000 to $6,000 per procedure, and each Bellevue 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 Bellevue clinics for a personalized quote.
Maintenance schedules vary. Most Bellevue providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6 to 12 months once optimal results are achieved.
Most patients wait 24 hours before applying makeup to avoid irritation on freshly-treated skin.
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.
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.
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.
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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