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 New Haven clinics below and request a free consultation.
$3,000 to $6,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for New Haven, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in New Haven who list lip lift among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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The Collins Center/ Beth Collins, M.D. - Guilford is a plastic surgery practice in New Haven, Connecticut, rated 4.8 stars across 238 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.
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Mao Facial Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in New Haven, Connecticut, rated 4.8 stars across 224 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Derek Steinbacher is a plastic surgery practice in New Haven, Connecticut, rated 4.8 stars across 164 Google reviews, performing 17 tracked procedures.
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Jeffrey Cranford, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in New Haven, Connecticut, rated 4.9 stars across 105 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 New Haven area list lip lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 4 New Haven 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.
An upper lip lift reverses this by surgically removing a carefully measured section of skin just under the nose, where the incision lies discreetly within the natural crease.
A lip lift begins with a small, inconspicuous incision directly below the bottom part of the nostril.
The lip lift procedure is desirable for patients with a philtrum of more than 15 mm.
A lip lift surgically shortens the philtrum and rotates your lip upward, permanently revealing more of your natural pink lip surface without adding bulk.
A lip lift usually takes 1 hour to perform, and the patient is given local anesthesia with oral sedation if necessary.
The lip lift procedure, skillfully performed by Dr. Derek Steinbacher , can provide a complete look without the use of injections or implants.
Lip Lift generally runs $3,000 to $6,000 per procedure, and each New Haven 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 New Haven clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2 to 4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. New Haven 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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