Mansher Singh, MD, FACS
New York
Mansher Singh, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in New York, New York, rated 5 stars across 645 Google reviews, performing 21 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 New York clinics below and request a free consultation.
$3,000 to $6,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for New York, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
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No New York 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
12 plastic surgery practices in the New York area list lip lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 12 New York 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: Bullhorn lip lift.
You have the option of having you lip lift done under local anesthesia with or without IV sedation.
The most common lip lift technique is known as the Bullhorn lip lift based on the design of the incision.
Lip lift (also known as subnasal lip lift or upper lip lift) is an upper lip enhancement procedure that can be performed under local anesthesia.
Unlike dermal fillers, which add volume temporarily, a lip lift in NYC offers a permanent enhancement that accentuates the natural shape of your lips.
If you feel your upper lip is too long or you’ve lost the lip structure you had in your younger years, a lip lift may be the ideal surgery for you.
During a lip lift, incisions are made at the base of the nose below the nostrils
The goal of a lip lift is to correct the elongation of the upper lip that occurs aging. This powerful treatment is an alternative to repeat injections of the lips with dermal fillers.
Unlike lip fillers, lip lift surgery delivers permanent results but it cannot make your lips significantly fuller.
A lip lift is a cosmetic procedure designed to shorten the space between the upper lip and the base of the nose, known as the philtrum.
For many patients, a lip lift will involve removing a small section of skin and tissue from below the nose and re-attaching the skin, which creates a natural lifting effect and causes more of the pink inner lip to show.
Expect your lip lift to take about one hour at our luxury surgery center.
The main types are the “bullhorn” or “subnasal” lip lift, which is done right under the nose, and the “corner” lip lift, which focuses on the edges of your lips.
Unlike lip fillers, which only add volume, a lip lift reshapes the upper lip area by removing skin to show more of the vermilion (colored) portion of the lips and creates a more youthful look.
With minimal recovery time, a lip lift is a great option for those looking to achieve a permanent, more youthful appearance.
each lip lift style solely targets the upper lip area, leaving the corners of the mouth untouched. If you notice drooping or frowning at the corners of your lips, a Corner Lip Lift is your ideal remedy.
Although lip lift surgery can be performed on people of any age, it is most often sought out by those over 35.
Unlike lip fillers and injections, results from a Lip Lift can be permanent.
Lip lifting involves excision of excess skin in hidden incisions in the folds beneath the nostrils.
Lip Lift generally runs $3,000 to $6,000 per procedure, and each New York 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 York clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2 to 4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. New York providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.
Results vary by patient, but most New York providers report 6 to 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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