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Cosmetic Surgery · Rockville, Maryland

Lip Lift in Rockville

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 Rockville clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Rockville

$3,000 to $6,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Lip Lift surgeons in Rockville

Only two plastic surgeons in Rockville list lip lift among their procedures. Here they are, with a link to every surgeon in the city.

Dr. Keshav Magge MD, FACS in Rockville

Dr. Keshav Magge MD, FACS

Rockville

5.0 (329) · Google

Financing available

Dr. Keshav Magge MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Rockville, Maryland, rated 5 stars across 329 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Franklin D Richards in Rockville

Dr. Franklin D Richards

Rockville

4.9 (181) · Google

Financing available

Dr. Franklin D Richards is a plastic surgery practice in Rockville, Maryland, rated 4.9 stars across 181 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.

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Nearest Lip Lift providers to Rockville

No Rockville 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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FAQ

Lip Lift in Rockville: common questions

How much does Lip Lift cost in Rockville?

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

How long do Lip Lift results last?

Results vary by patient, but most Rockville 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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