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 San Antonio clinics below and request a free consultation.
$3,000 to $6,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for San Antonio, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in San Antonio who list lip lift among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Jose Barrera, MD Facial Plastic Surgeon is a plastic surgery practice in San Antonio, Texas, rated 4.7 stars across 462 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.
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Austin Plastic Surgeon - San Antonio is a plastic surgery practice in San Antonio, Texas, rated 5 stars across 66 Google reviews, performing 26 tracked procedures.
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Texas Plastic Surgery - Dr. Christian Stallworth & Dr. Jennifer Rokosz is a plastic surgery practice in San Antonio, Texas, rated 4.7 stars across 78 Google reviews, performing 26 tracked procedures.
No San Antonio 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
4 plastic surgery practices in the San Antonio area list lip lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 4 San Antonio 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.
A common type of lip lift, the subnasal bullhorn is a discreet procedure that leaves minimal scarring. Dr. Barrera makes the incision along the base of the nose.
The lip lift is a minor surgical procedure performed in the office while awake under local anesthesia.
A lip lift is beneficial for patients who wish to avoid fillers, but it can also pair effectively with fillers in a targeted way. This is great for patients who have always had limited red pigment showing in their lips, have lost significant weight, or have mature aging lips.
Your lip lift will be done with local anesthesia, sometimes with light sedation.
A lip lift takes place in Dr. Barrera’s office using local anesthesia. The procedure is brief, generally taking between 45 minutes to an hour.
A lip lift removes a small strip of skin directly beneath the nose (often referred to as a bullhorn or subnasal lip lift) to elevate the upper lip and expose more of the natural vermilion border.
The results of a lip lift are permanent, making this procedure a worthwhile investment for many.
A lip lift is ideal for patients who want permanent improvement in upper lip shape while maintaining a natural appearance.
Lip Lift generally runs $3,000 to $6,000 per procedure, and each San Antonio 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 San Antonio clinics for a personalized quote.
Results vary by patient, but most San Antonio providers report 6 to 18 months of sustained benefit from a full Lip Lift series.
Most patients wait 24 hours before applying makeup to avoid irritation on freshly-treated skin.
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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