SoCal Aesthetic Surgery
Irvine
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SoCal Aesthetic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Irvine, California, rated 5 stars across 84 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.
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 Irvine clinics below and request a free consultation.
$3,000 to $6,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Irvine, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
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No Irvine clinics list Lip Lift yet. These are the closest cities where providers are available now.
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
5 plastic surgery practices in the Irvine area list lip lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 4 Irvine 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.
Techniques named for lip lift: gullwing and bullhorn incisions, Italian lip lift, Deep plane lip lift.
A lip lift often involves gullwing and bullhorn incisions to reshape and elevate the upper lip.
Lip lift results are immediate, but the final refinement takes time as the swelling resolves. Once healed, the lip shape is permanently altered.
One of the more popular Athēnix lip lift techniques, the surgeon will make an incision along the base of the nose, where it is less obvious.
Lip lift is a quick procedure done in our office. It only takes one hour
For those who are prone to scarring, an Italian lip lift may be a better choice. Instead of just one incision in a bullhorn shape below the nose, you will have two incisions directly below each of the nostrils.
You're likely a good candidate for a lip lift in Orange County if you feel like your top lip disappears when you smile, or if you measure a philtrum length greater than 15-18mm.
Unlike some temporary lip treatments, the effects of a lip lift are long-lasting, reducing the need for frequent touch-ups.
The good news about the lip lift scar is that it is a miniscule scar most patients barely notice after healing. The incision will be securely closed with sutures securely and entrenched within the inner lip.
Lip Lift generally runs $3,000 to $6,000 per procedure, and each Irvine 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 Irvine clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2 to 4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Irvine providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.
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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