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Lip Lift in San Francisco

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 Francisco clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in San Francisco

$3,000 to $6,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Lip Lift surgeons in San Francisco

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

Lip Lift surgeons in San Francisco

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Ethos Plastic Surgery: Ginger Xu, M.D. in San Francisco

Ethos Plastic Surgery: Ginger Xu, M.D.

San Francisco

4.9 (102) · Google

Ethos Plastic Surgery: Ginger Xu, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in San Francisco, California, rated 4.9 stars across 102 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.

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Raj Dedhia, MD Facial Plastic Surgery in San Francisco

Raj Dedhia, MD Facial Plastic Surgery

San Francisco

4.9 (85) · Google

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Raj Dedhia, MD Facial Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in San Francisco, California, rated 4.9 stars across 85 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.

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Evan R. Ransom, MD, FACS in San Francisco

Evan R. Ransom, MD, FACS

San Francisco

4.9 (76) · Google

Financing available

Evan R. Ransom, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in San Francisco, California, rated 4.9 stars across 76 Google reviews, performing 13 tracked procedures.

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Statera Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery in San Francisco

Statera Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery

San Francisco

4.9 (41) · Google

Financing available

Statera Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in San Francisco, California, rated 4.9 stars across 41 Google reviews, performing 15 tracked procedures.

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Nearest Lip Lift providers to San Francisco

No San Francisco 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 San Francisco: the numbers

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

  • Together the 4 with Google reviews hold 304 reviews at an average rating of 4.9; 1 has 100 or more.
From their own websites

What San Francisco lip lift practices state about themselves

What 4 San Francisco 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 (1), American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (1)
  • 1 of 4 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 1 of 4 show before-and-after photos on their site

In their words

Raj Dedhia, MD Facial Plastic SurgeryA lip lift can be performed in the office under local anesthesia. Sedation or general anesthesia can be administered per patient preference or if combined with other procedures.
Statera Cosmetic and Reconstructive SurgeryWhile buccal fat removal yields excellent results on its own, it is often combined with other facial rejuvenation techniques, such as jawline contouring or a lip lift
Ethos Plastic Surgery: Ginger Xu, M.D.A lip lift is a plastic surgery procedure that elevates the position of the lip to increase the prominence of the lip border and the fullness of the red part of the lip.
Evan R. Ransom, MD, FACSThe lip lift procedure, no matter how it’s performed, does not affect the nerves or muscle of the mouth.
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Statera Cosmetic and Reconstructive SurgeryA lip lift corrects an overly elongated philtrum (the strip of skin between the base of the nose and the upper lip), boosting lip volume and allowing for increased tooth show.
Ethos Plastic Surgery: Ginger Xu, M.D.Surgical options like lip lifts offer more permanent results, while fillers are temporary and may require regular touch-ups.
Evan R. Ransom, MD, FACSThe majority of patients having lip reduction surgery choose to do so with local anesthesia only. The procedure is performed after nerve blocks, which make the entire lip numb. In cases where lip lift is combined with other procedures, sedation anesthesia may be used.
FAQ

Lip Lift in San Francisco: common questions

How much does Lip Lift cost in San Francisco?

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

How often should I get Lip Lift?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most San Francisco providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6 to 12 months once optimal results are achieved.

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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