L&P Aesthetics - Palo Alto
Palo Alto
L&P Aesthetics - Palo Alto is a plastic surgery practice in Palo Alto, California, rated 4.7 stars across 132 Google reviews, performing 14 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 Palo Alto clinics below and request a free consultation.
$3,000 to $6,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Palo Alto, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Palo Alto who list lip lift among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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No Palo Alto 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
5 plastic surgery practices in the Palo Alto area list lip lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 5 Palo Alto 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.
A lip lift is most usually performed in approximately one hour on an outpatient basis. At L&P Aesthetics, we perform lip lift surgery with the patient under either local anesthesia or light sedation, depending on what is best for each person.
Our lip lift in San Jose can be performed with local anesthesia, and takes about an hour to perform. The procedure raises the skin between the nose and the upper lip, causing the lips to appear more lifted.
The bullhorn lip lift creates a horizontal incision just above the vermilion border of the upper lip.
At Illuminate, we often combine our San Jose or Palo Alto lip lift with a facelift as part of a comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
A person in good health and over the age of 18 is generally a good candidate for a lip lift.
A lip lift can be customized to meet the individual needs of each patient, such as uneven lips or an uneven smile. Subtle asymmetries such as these can be corrected with the modified lip lift technique.
The crescent lip lift is similar to the bullhorn technique, but instead of making a horizontal incision, a curved incision is made along the inside edge of the nostrils.
It also does not address the lengthening of the upper white lip and the loss of dental show with speech and smiling. Alternatively, a lip lift is a surgical procedure that offers subtle yet long-lasting improvements.
Lip Lift generally runs $3,000 to $6,000 per procedure, and each Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto clinics for a personalized quote.
Maintenance schedules vary. Most Palo Alto providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6 to 12 months once optimal results are achieved.
Results vary by patient, but most Palo Alto 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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