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Lip Lift in Salt Lake City

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 Salt Lake City clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Salt Lake City

$3,000 to $6,000

per procedure · USD

A general range for Salt Lake City, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.

Surgeon directory

Lip Lift surgeons in Salt Lake City

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

Lip Lift surgeons in Salt Lake City

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The Plastics Clinic & Spa in Salt Lake City

The Plastics Clinic & Spa

Salt Lake City

4.9 (435) · Google

Financing available

The Plastics Clinic & Spa is a plastic surgery practice in Salt Lake City, Utah, rated 4.9 stars across 435 Google reviews, performing 30 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Eric W. Cerrati, MD in Salt Lake City

Dr. Eric W. Cerrati, MD

Salt Lake City

4.9 (266) · Google

Dr. Eric W. Cerrati, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Salt Lake City, Utah, rated 4.9 stars across 266 Google reviews, performing 8 tracked procedures.

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Jerry Chidester, M.D. in Salt Lake City

Jerry Chidester, M.D.

Salt Lake City

4.9 (211) · Google

Financing available

Jerry Chidester, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Salt Lake City, Utah, rated 4.9 stars across 211 Google reviews, performing 30 tracked procedures.

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M. Jason Hancey, MD in Salt Lake City

M. Jason Hancey, MD

Salt Lake City

5.0 (112) · Google

Financing available

M. Jason Hancey, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Salt Lake City, Utah, rated 5 stars across 112 Google reviews, performing 30 tracked procedures.

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Nearest Lip Lift providers to Salt Lake City

No Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City: the numbers

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

  • Together the 5 with Google reviews hold 1,426 reviews at an average rating of 4.9; 5 have 100 or more.
  • Where they are: Draper (3), Salt Lake City (2).
From their own websites

What Salt Lake City lip lift practices state about themselves

What 5 Salt Lake City 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.

  • Other boards named: American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (1), American Board of Otolaryngology (1)
  • 1 of 5 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 1 of 5 mention virtual consultations

In their words

The Plastics Clinic & SpaThe most common type of lip lift is the “bullhorn” lift, named for the shape of the incision hidden discreetly at the base of the nose.
Jerry Chidester, M.D.The most common type of lip lift is the “bullhorn” lift, named for the shape of the incision hidden discreetly at the base of the nose.
M. Jason Hancey, MDThe most common type of lip lift is the “bullhorn” lift, named for the shape of the incision hidden discreetly at the base of the nose.
Dr. Eric W. Cerrati, MDLip lift surgery can reduce the vertical height of the upper lip and improve the definition and contour of the lip.
Ward Plastic Surgery - Facial & Body Plastic SurgeryIf you struggle with thin, droopy, or undefined lips, a lip lift can enhance your natural features by increasing the visibility of the vermilion.
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The Plastics Clinic & SpaUnlike lip fillers that require frequent maintenance, a lip lift offers long-term enhancement that ages naturally with your face.
Jerry Chidester, M.D.Unlike lip fillers that require frequent maintenance, a lip lift offers long-term enhancement that ages naturally with your face.
M. Jason Hancey, MDUnlike lip fillers that require frequent maintenance, a lip lift offers long-term enhancement that ages naturally with your face.
Dr. Eric W. Cerrati, MDLip enhancements can also be performed during the lip lift surgery to add volume to the lips and cheeks.
Ward Plastic Surgery - Facial & Body Plastic SurgeryA good candidate for a lip lift is someone who is dissatisfied with the appearance of their upper lip and wishes to achieve a more youthful, fuller, and well-defined look.
FAQ

Lip Lift in Salt Lake City: common questions

How much does Lip Lift cost in Salt Lake City?

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

How long do Lip Lift results last?

Results vary by patient, but most Salt Lake City 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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