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Lip Lift in Garden City

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 Garden City clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Garden City

$3,000–$6,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Lip Lift surgeons in Garden City

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

Antonio Uria, MD, FACS in Garden City

Antonio Uria, MD, FACS

Garden City

5.0 (519) · Google

Antonio Uria, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Garden City, New York, rated 5 stars across 519 Google reviews, performing 2 tracked procedures.

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Rachel A. Ruotolo, MD, FACS in Garden City

Rachel A. Ruotolo, MD, FACS

Garden City

4.9 (445) · Google

Financing available

Rachel A. Ruotolo, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Garden City, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 445 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.

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Tommaso Addona, MD, FACS in Garden City

Tommaso Addona, MD, FACS

Garden City

4.9 (225) · Google

Financing available

Tommaso Addona, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Garden City, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 225 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.

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Barry K. Douglas, M.D. in Garden City

Barry K. Douglas, M.D.

Garden City

5.0 (218) · Google

Financing available

Barry K. Douglas, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Garden City, New York, rated 5 stars across 218 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.

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David Parizh, DO, FACS in Garden City

David Parizh, DO, FACS

Garden City

4.9 (207) · Google

David Parizh, DO, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Garden City, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 207 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.

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Dr. George D. Xipoleas, MD in Garden City

Dr. George D. Xipoleas, MD

Garden City

4.9 (151) · Google

Financing available

Dr. George D. Xipoleas, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Garden City, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 151 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.

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Thomas A. Davenport, M.D. in Garden City

Thomas A. Davenport, M.D.

Garden City

4.9 (143) · Google

Financing available

Thomas A. Davenport, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Garden City, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 143 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.

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Susie Rhee, M.D. Plastic Surgery in Garden City

Susie Rhee, M.D. Plastic Surgery

Garden City

4.9 (122) · Google

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Susie Rhee, M.D. Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Garden City, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 122 Google reviews, performing 17 tracked procedures.

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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 Garden City: common questions

How much does Lip Lift cost in Garden City?

Lip Lift generally runs $3,000–$6,000 per procedure, and each Garden City 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 Garden City clinics for a personalized quote.

How often should I get Lip Lift?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most Garden City providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.

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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