Malone Facial Plastic Surgery
La Jolla
Malone Facial Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in La Jolla, California, rated 4.9 stars across 90 Google reviews, performing 11 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 La Jolla clinics below and request a free consultation.
$3,000–$6,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for La Jolla, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in La Jolla who list lip lift among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Malone Facial Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in La Jolla, California, rated 4.9 stars across 90 Google reviews, performing 11 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
4 plastic surgery practices in the La Jolla area list lip lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 4 La Jolla 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: Italian lip lift, Gullwing lip lift.
Some of the risks involved with a lip lift can include bad reaction to anesthesia, bleeding, bruising, lip distortions, numbness, paresthesia, scarring, stiffness in the lips and swelling.
A lip lift is conveniently performed as an outpatient procedure using local anesthesia. A carefully placed incision is made just beneath the base of the nose, allowing for precise removal of a small strip of skin.
A lip lift is a subtle surgical elevation of the upper lip using one of several surgical techniques. Generally, your surgeon will remove skin between the bottom of your nose and the top of your lip, shortening the distance between them.
A lip lift is a subtle surgical elevation of the upper lip using one of several surgical techniques. Generally, your surgeon will remove skin between the bottom of your nose and the top of your lip, shortening the distance between them.
Good candidates for a lip lift procedure in San Diego are men and women of any age dissatisfied with their lips and mouth appearance.
A lip lift is successful for individuals who notice elongation or aging of their upper lip and feel that dermal fillers cannot provide the desired result. Candidates are typically in good overall health, non-smokers
Italian lip lift : This is similar to the bullhorn lip lift, except the incisions appear as 2 smaller crescent shapes below the nostrils.
Italian lip lift : This is similar to the bullhorn lip lift, except the incisions appear as 2 smaller crescent shapes below the nostrils.
Lip Lift generally runs $3,000–$6,000 per procedure, and each La Jolla 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 La Jolla clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. La Jolla providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.
Results vary by patient, but most La Jolla providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Lip Lift series.
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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