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 Newport Beach clinics below and request a free consultation.
$3,000 to $6,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Newport Beach, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Newport Beach who list lip lift among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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OC Facial Plastic Surgery - Ali Sepehr, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Newport Beach, California, rated 5 stars across 203 Google reviews, performing 11 tracked procedures.
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SSK Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Newport Beach, California, rated 4.9 stars across 269 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.
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Mark A. Anton MD, FACS - Aesthetics MD Plastic Surgery & MedSpa is a plastic surgery practice in Newport Beach, California, rated 5 stars across 136 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.
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Coastline Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Newport Beach, California, rated 5 stars across 132 Google reviews, performing 13 tracked procedures.
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Orange County Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Newport Beach, California, rated 4.8 stars across 224 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Bayati is a plastic surgery practice in Newport Beach, California, rated 4.8 stars across 203 Google reviews, performing 21 tracked procedures.
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Brandon Richland, MD - Newport Beach is a plastic surgery practice in Newport Beach, California, rated 5 stars across 109 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.
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Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Newport Beach, California, rated 4.8 stars across 178 Google reviews, performing 18 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
10 plastic surgery practices in the Newport Beach area list lip lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 10 Newport 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.
Techniques named for lip lift: gull-wing lift, bullhorn, Deep plane lip lift.
A Lip Lift corrects the lips by placing a small incision along the base of the nose.
Incisions are very small and can be hidden in the natural depression beneath the nose. This makes it possible for very slight and barely noticeable scarring. Surgical lip lifts can be performed as an outpatient.
He uses only local anesthesia to numb the patient before their procedure. The lip lift takes about 90 minutes total to perform.
Surgical lip lifting is different from injectable treatment in that it is a surgical procedure designed to provide extraordinarily long-lasting results.
The direct lip lift utilizes the “gull-wing lift” technique, which increases the dominance of the red or pink coloring of the lips.
One common method is the “bullhorn” or “sub nasal” lip lift, where an incision is made along the natural crease at the base of the nose.
With a subnasal lip lift technique, Dr. Bayati will remove a very small amount of skin above the upper lip and slightly pull the remaining skin together, allowing more of the red part of the lip to show.
The corner lip lift is also done under local anesthesia. In this case, the doctor will lift the corners of the mouth slightly with dissolvable sutures, again sparing the muscles and nerves and only excising a small amount of skin around the mouth.
Surgical lip lifting from Dr. Ali Sepehr can enhance naturally thin lips, improve a flattening of the “cupid’s bow,” and combat the effects of aging with excellent results.
A small incision is made to perform the lip lift procedure, but it is done in a manner that is practically invisible to the eye and at an inconspicuous location.
Unlike injectable fillers that add volume, a Lip Lift repositions your existing tissue for permanent results.
a Lip Lift shortens the distance between the nose and the upper lip (philtrum), raising and rolling out the red portion of the lip for a naturally youthful, fuller look.
A lip lift puts the upper lip in proportion with the rest of the facial features and creates an attractive shape, symmetry, and fullness. The results are considered permanent.
Dr. Savalia frequently combines a lip lift with a facelift to enhance and rejuvenate the overall look.
Techniques: Traditional lip lift and deep plane lip lift options.
For a traditional lip lift , Dr. Dunn carefully removes a small strip of skin from beneath your nostrils, lifting the upper lip to create a more defined contour.
Lip Lift generally runs $3,000 to $6,000 per procedure, and each Newport 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 Newport Beach clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2 to 4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Newport 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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