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 Louisville clinics below and request a free consultation.
$3,000 to $6,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Louisville, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Louisville who list lip lift among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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O'Daniel Studios - T. Gerald O'Daniel, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Louisville, Kentucky, rated 5 stars across 446 Google reviews, performing 13 tracked procedures.
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CaloAesthetics® Plastic Surgery Center is a plastic surgery practice in Louisville, Kentucky, rated 4.9 stars across 413 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.
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Center For Beauty - Dr. Sean Maguire is a plastic surgery practice in Louisville, Kentucky, rated 4.8 stars across 261 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.
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Digenis Plastic Surgery & MediSpa/Dr. Alexander Digenis is a plastic surgery practice in Louisville, Kentucky, rated 4.9 stars across 132 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
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Juan Quintero, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Louisville, Kentucky, rated 4.8 stars across 108 Google reviews, performing 24 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
5 plastic surgery practices in the Louisville area list lip lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 5 Louisville 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.
Dr. O’Daniel also performs lip lifts for the patient who wants to alter the shape of his or her lips or increase the amount of “red” while shortening the height of the lip.
Women and men choose Dr. Calobrace or Dr. Quintero for lip lift surgery in Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky, to enhance naturally thin lips or restore youthful fullness to aging lips. This involves removing some of the skin between the upper lip border and the base of the nose.
A surgical Lip Lift is a permanent procedure that involves removing a small strip of skin just under the nose.
Unlike fillers, which are more temporary, a lip lift provides long-lasting or permanent results, since it physically lifts and reshapes the lip tissue rather than temporarily adding volume.
Women and men choose Dr. Calobrace or Dr. Quintero for lip lift surgery in Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky, to enhance naturally thin lips or restore youthful fullness to aging lips. This involves removing some of the skin between the upper lip border and the base of the nose.
Consider receiving lip lift and lip augmentation by Louisville plastic surgeon, Dr. O'Daniel. He selects the technique based on the shape of your lips.
Dr. Calobrace and Dr. Quintero offer two types of lip lift procedures: the gull-wing lift and the bullhorn lift.
Dr. Calobrace and Dr. Quintero offer two types of lip lift procedures: the gull-wing lift and the bullhorn lift.
Lip Lift generally runs $3,000 to $6,000 per procedure, and each Louisville 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 Louisville clinics for a personalized quote.
Results vary by patient, but most Louisville providers report 6 to 18 months of sustained benefit from a full Lip Lift series.
Maintenance schedules vary. Most Louisville providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6 to 12 months once optimal results are achieved.
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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