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Cosmetic Surgery · New Orleans, Louisiana

Lip Lift in New Orleans

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 Orleans clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in New Orleans

$3,000 to $6,000

per procedure · USD

A general range for New Orleans, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.

Surgeon directory

Lip Lift surgeons in New Orleans

Plastic surgeons in New Orleans who list lip lift among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.

Lip Lift surgeons in New Orleans

3 surgeons on this page. Tap a pin for details, or close the map to compare the list.

Dr. Sean Weiss - Facial Plastic Surgery in New Orleans

Dr. Sean Weiss - Facial Plastic Surgery

New Orleans

4.9 (131) · Google

Dr. Sean Weiss - Facial Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in New Orleans, Louisiana, rated 4.9 stars across 131 Google reviews, performing 11 tracked procedures.

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Nearest Lip Lift providers to New Orleans

No New Orleans clinics list Lip Lift yet. These are the closest cities where providers are available now.

About Lip Lift

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.

Sessions

One procedure; permanent

Downtime

Sutures under the nose for about a week, swelling for 1 to 2 weeks, scar maturing over a year

Good candidate

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

  • Permanently shortens a long upper lip and shows more of the lip's pink
  • Reveals the upper teeth at rest, a marker of a youthful mouth
  • Fixes the problem filler cannot: length rather than volume
  • Scar hides in the crease at the base of the nose
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At a glance

Lip Lift in New Orleans: the numbers

3 plastic surgery practices in the New Orleans area list lip lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.

  • Together the 3 with Google reviews hold 354 reviews at an average rating of 4.9; 2 have 100 or more.
  • Where they are: New Orleans (2), Metairie (1).
From their own websites

What New Orleans lip lift practices state about themselves

What 3 New Orleans 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.

  • 1 of 3 show before-and-after photos on their site

In their words

Audubon Facial Plastic Surgery: Claire Melancon, MDIdeal candidates also should not have a “gummy smile” because a lip lift can also make this more pronounced.
New Orleans Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery - Drs. Parker Velargo & Russell HendrickSurgical lip enhancement via lip lifting and lip advancement is essentially a permanent procedure because the anatomy is surgically altered.
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Audubon Facial Plastic Surgery: Claire Melancon, MDYou will notice an immediate difference in your upper lift after lip lift surgery. However, your full results will not be completely visible until after the swelling and incisions fade, which can take up to 3 months.
New Orleans Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery - Drs. Parker Velargo & Russell HendrickThe lip lift is performed by removing a strip of the white skin just under the nose (“bullring”) or around the lip.
FAQ

Lip Lift in New Orleans: common questions

How much does Lip Lift cost in New Orleans?

Lip Lift generally runs $3,000 to $6,000 per procedure, and each New Orleans 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 Orleans clinics for a personalized quote.

How long do Lip Lift results last?

Results vary by patient, but most New Orleans providers report 6 to 18 months of sustained benefit from a full Lip Lift series.

How often should I get Lip Lift?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most New Orleans providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6 to 12 months once optimal results are achieved.

Lip lift or lip filler?

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.

Where is the scar?

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.

What is the recovery?

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.

What does it cost?

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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