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Lip Lift in San Jose

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 Jose clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in San Jose

$3,000 to $6,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Lip Lift surgeons in San Jose

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

Lip Lift surgeons in San Jose

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Cheng Plastic Surgery in San Jose

Cheng Plastic Surgery

San Jose

4.9 (286) · Google

Financing available

Cheng Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in San Jose, California, rated 4.9 stars across 286 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.

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Maan Plastic Surgery in San Jose

Maan Plastic Surgery

San Jose

4.9 (56) · Google

Financing available

Maan Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in San Jose, California, rated 4.9 stars across 56 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.

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Illuminate Plastic Surgery - San Jose in San Jose

Illuminate Plastic Surgery - San Jose

San Jose

4.9 (47) · Google

Financing available

Illuminate Plastic Surgery - San Jose is a plastic surgery practice in San Jose, California, rated 4.9 stars across 47 Google reviews, performing 26 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Haena Kim Facial Plastic Surgery in San Jose

Dr. Haena Kim Facial Plastic Surgery

San Jose

4.8 (39) · Google

Dr. Haena Kim Facial Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in San Jose, California, rated 4.8 stars across 39 Google reviews, performing 13 tracked procedures.

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Illuminate Plastic Surgery - Palo Alto in San Jose

Illuminate Plastic Surgery - Palo Alto

San Jose

4.5 (50) · Google

Financing available

Illuminate Plastic Surgery - Palo Alto is a plastic surgery practice in San Jose, California, rated 4.5 stars across 50 Google reviews, performing 26 tracked procedures.

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Nearest Lip Lift providers to San Jose

No San Jose 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 Jose: the numbers

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

  • Together the 5 with Google reviews hold 478 reviews at an average rating of 4.8; 1 has 100 or more.
  • Where they are: San Jose (2), Los Gatos (1), Palo Alto (1), Saratoga (1).
From their own websites

What San Jose lip lift practices state about themselves

What 4 San Jose 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 they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 1 of 4 state an accredited surgical facility
  • 1 of 4 mention financing, naming Cherry (1), PatientFi (1)
  • 1 of 4 show before-and-after photos on their site

In their words

Cheng Plastic SurgeryA lip lift is long-lasting and consistent and takes about an hour under local anesthesia.
Maan Plastic SurgeryUnlike injectable lip augmentation, a lip lift creates lasting structural changes that improve lip shape and proportion.
Illuminate Plastic Surgery - San JoseWhile a facelift mainly addresses the cheeks and midface, an added lip lift can help correct volume in the upper lip and provide more balanced and natural-looking overall facial rejuvenation.
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Cheng Plastic SurgeryA lip lift produces long-lasting results. As we age, changes may reduce the effect, but the surgery provides stable results and may never need to be revised.
Maan Plastic SurgeryAfter your lip lift, you can expect swelling, mild bruising, and tightness around the upper lip and base of the nose. These are normal and typically peak within the first 48 hours before gradually improving over the next week.
Illuminate Plastic Surgery - San JoseIt also does not address the lengthening of the upper white lip and the loss of dental show with speech and smiling. Alternatively, a lip lift is a surgical procedure that offers subtle yet long-lasting improvements.
FAQ

Lip Lift in San Jose: common questions

How much does Lip Lift cost in San Jose?

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

How often should I get Lip Lift?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most San Jose 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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