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Lip Lift in Rochester

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 Rochester clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Rochester

$3,000 to $6,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Lip Lift surgeons in Rochester

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

Lip Lift surgeons in Rochester

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Vega Plastic Surgery & MedSpa in Rochester

Vega Plastic Surgery & MedSpa

Rochester

4.8 (295) · Google

Financing available

Vega Plastic Surgery & MedSpa is a plastic surgery practice in Rochester, New York, rated 4.8 stars across 295 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.

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Ashley N. Amalfi, MD in Rochester

Ashley N. Amalfi, MD

Rochester

4.9 (59) · Google

Financing available

Ashley N. Amalfi, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Rochester, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 59 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.

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Heather Lee, MD in Rochester

Heather Lee, MD

Rochester

4.9 (32) · Google

Financing available

Heather Lee, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Rochester, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 32 Google reviews, performing 25 tracked procedures.

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Vito C. Quatela, MD in Rochester

Vito C. Quatela, MD

Rochester

4.6 (38) · Google

Financing available

Vito C. Quatela, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Rochester, New York, rated 4.6 stars across 38 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.

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Nearest Lip Lift providers to Rochester

No Rochester 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 Rochester: the numbers

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

  • Together the 4 with Google reviews hold 424 reviews at an average rating of 4.8; 1 has 100 or more.
  • Where they are: Rochester (3), Pittsford (1).
From their own websites

What Rochester lip lift practices state about themselves

What 4 Rochester 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 4 state certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Other boards named: American Board of Otolaryngology (2), American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2)
  • 2 of 4 mention virtual consultations
  • Languages practices say they speak: Italian (1)

In their words

Ashley N. Amalfi, MDHowever, for patients with naturally thin or aging lips, a surgical lip lift may be the best procedure to achieve their goals.
Heather Lee, MDHowever, for patients with naturally thin or aging lips, a surgical lip lift may be the best procedure to achieve their goals.
Vito C. Quatela, MDHowever, for patients with naturally thin or aging lips, a surgical lip lift may be the best procedure to achieve their goals.
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Ashley N. Amalfi, MDIn addition to elevating the top lip, a lip lift can expose more of the top lip, making a naturally thin lip look fuller.
Heather Lee, MDIn addition to elevating the top lip, a lip lift can expose more of the top lip, making a naturally thin lip look fuller.
Vito C. Quatela, MDIn addition to elevating the top lip, a lip lift can expose more of the top lip, making a naturally thin lip look fuller.
FAQ

Lip Lift in Rochester: common questions

How much does Lip Lift cost in Rochester?

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

How long do Lip Lift results last?

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

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.

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