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 Manhattan Beach clinics below and request a free consultation.
$3,000 to $6,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Manhattan Beach, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Manhattan Beach who list lip lift among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Dr. Luis Macias - Aesthetic MdR is a plastic surgery practice in Manhattan Beach, California, rated 4.8 stars across 108 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.
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Dr. James Pearson Facial Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Manhattan Beach, California, rated 4.6 stars across 116 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.
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Leslie Irvine, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Manhattan Beach, California, rated 4.8 stars across 53 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.
No Manhattan Beach 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
3 plastic surgery practices in the Manhattan Beach area list lip lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 3 Manhattan Beach 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.
For the subnasal Lip Lift, the incision site is designed to be concealed just underneath the nose in the natural skin crease between the lower nose and the upper lip.
If you’ve noticed your upper lip starting to droop or lose its shape with age, or you simply prefer a more permanent solution to lip enhancement, a lip lift could be perfect for you.
Lip lift to surgically remove several millimeters from the upper lip to shorten and slightly evert it (flip it out slightly)
In most cases, only local anesthesia (numbing medication) is used for the Lip Lift procedure. In that case, yes, you may resume normal activities immediately following the procedure. That includes driving.
Your lip lift will be performed at Dr. Macias’s accredited surgical suite in Marina del Rey. The procedure usually will take about 45 minutes to an hour and is done under local anesthesia, so you’ll be awake but completely numb in the area being treated.
The lip lift procedure is a great option for someone who has either tried filler and is no longer interested in annual visits for more filler or found that their lip filler migrated or made their lips look or feel heavier.
Lip Lift generally runs $3,000 to $6,000 per procedure, and each Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2 to 4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Manhattan Beach 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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