Skip to content
ClinicCompass
Cosmetic Surgery · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Lip Lift in Pittsburgh

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 Pittsburgh clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Pittsburgh

$3,000 to $6,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Lip Lift surgeons in Pittsburgh

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

Lip Lift surgeons in Pittsburgh

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

Avery C. Capone, M.D. in Pittsburgh

Avery C. Capone, M.D.

Pittsburgh

5.0 (208) · Google

Financing available

Avery C. Capone, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, rated 5 stars across 208 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.

View surgeon →
Beleza Plastic Surgery & Med Spa: Dr. Anna Wooten in Pittsburgh

Beleza Plastic Surgery & Med Spa: Dr. Anna Wooten

Pittsburgh

4.9 (169) · Google

Financing available

Beleza Plastic Surgery & Med Spa: Dr. Anna Wooten is a plastic surgery practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, rated 4.9 stars across 169 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

View surgeon →
See all 14 plastic surgeons in Pittsburgh →

Nearest Lip Lift providers to Pittsburgh

No Pittsburgh 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
Read the full Lip Lift guide →
At a glance

Lip Lift in Pittsburgh: the numbers

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

  • Together the 3 with Google reviews hold 486 reviews at an average rating of 4.9; 3 have 100 or more.
  • Where they are: Pittsburgh (2), Edgeworth (1).
  • 1 of 3 list Saturday hours on Google.
From their own websites

What Pittsburgh lip lift practices state about themselves

What 3 Pittsburgh 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.

  • 2 of 3 state certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Other boards named: American Board of Surgery (1)
  • 3 of 3 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 1 of 3 show before-and-after photos on their site

Techniques named for lip lift: Bullhorn Lip Lift, Direct Lip Lift.

In their words

Dr. Marc D. Liang, M.D., F.A.C.S: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of PittsburghAt our office in Pittsburgh Lip Lift surgery is typically performed as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia with sedation.
Beleza Plastic Surgery & Med Spa: Dr. Anna WootenIf you are beginning to notice the effect age is having on your lips or have always had thin lips, a plastic surgery lip lift will help to elongate your upper lip and improve the appearance of your mouth.
Show 1 more statement →
Dr. Marc D. Liang, M.D., F.A.C.S: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of PittsburghBullhorn Lip Lift: A small, wedge-shaped incision is made in the central portion of the skin just below the nose. The excess skin is then removed, and the remaining tissue is sutured together, shortening the philtrum and lifting the upper lip.
FAQ

Lip Lift in Pittsburgh: common questions

How much does Lip Lift cost in Pittsburgh?

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

When will I see results from Lip Lift?

Initial results in 2 to 4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Pittsburgh providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.

Can I wear makeup after Lip Lift?

Most patients wait 24 hours before applying makeup to avoid irritation on freshly-treated skin.

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.

Request a Free Lip Lift Consult