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Cosmetic Surgery · El Paso, Texas

Lip Lift in El Paso

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 El Paso clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in El Paso

$3,000 to $6,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Lip Lift surgeons in El Paso

Only one plastic surgeon in El Paso lists lip lift among their procedures. Here they are, with a link to every surgeon in the city.

Frank Agullo, MD in El Paso

Frank Agullo, MD

El Paso

4.9 (730) · Google

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Frank Agullo, MD is a plastic surgery practice in El Paso, Texas, rated 4.9 stars across 730 Google reviews, performing 25 tracked procedures.

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Nearest Lip Lift providers to El Paso

No El Paso clinics list Lip Lift yet. These are the closest cities where providers are available now.

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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From their own websites

What the El Paso lip lift practice states about itself

What the one El Paso practice that lists lip lift says on its own website (checked September 2026); something it does not mention it may still offer, so ask at your consultation.

  • 1 of 1 state certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Other boards named: American Board of Surgery (1)
  • 1 of 1 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 1 of 1 state an accredited surgical facility

In their words

Frank Agullo, MDIdeal candidates for lip lift surgery are displeased with their facial appearance due to having a long philtrum, a drooping cupid’s bow, downturned lip corners, fine lines around the mouth, and disproportionately sized lips.
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Frank Agullo, MDSurgical techniques used during lip lift surgery procedures are performed with local anesthesia (or IV sedation) to ensure a pain-free operation.
FAQ

Lip Lift in El Paso: common questions

How much does Lip Lift cost in El Paso?

Lip Lift generally runs $3,000 to $6,000 per procedure, and each El Paso 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 El Paso clinics for a personalized quote.

How long do Lip Lift results last?

Results vary by patient, but most El Paso providers report 6 to 18 months of sustained benefit from a full Lip Lift series.

How often should I get Lip Lift?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most El Paso providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6 to 12 months once optimal results are achieved.

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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