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Cosmetic Surgery · Santa Monica, California

Lip Lift in Santa Monica

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 Santa Monica clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Santa Monica

$3,000 to $6,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Lip Lift surgeons in Santa Monica

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

Lip Lift surgeons in Santa Monica

3 surgeons on this page. Tap a pin for details, or close the map to compare the list.

Los Angeles Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica

Los Angeles Plastic Surgery

Santa Monica

5.0 (108) · Google

Financing available

Los Angeles Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Santa Monica, California, rated 5 stars across 108 Google reviews, performing 27 tracked procedures.

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Butler Facial Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica

Butler Facial Plastic Surgery

Santa Monica

4.9 (74) · Google

Financing available

Butler Facial Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Santa Monica, California, rated 4.9 stars across 74 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.

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Marina Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica

Marina Plastic Surgery

Santa Monica

4.4 (56) · Google

Financing available

Marina Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Santa Monica, California, rated 4.4 stars across 56 Google reviews, performing 29 tracked procedures.

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Nearest Lip Lift providers to Santa Monica

No Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica: the numbers

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

  • Together the 3 with Google reviews hold 238 reviews at an average rating of 4.8; 1 has 100 or more.
  • Where they are: Beverly Hills (1), Los Angeles (1), Santa Monica (1).
  • 1 of 3 list Saturday hours on Google.
From their own websites

What Santa Monica lip lift practices state about themselves

What 3 Santa Monica 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.

  • 2 of 3 state certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • 2 of 3 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 1 of 3 mention virtual consultations
  • 1 of 3 show before-and-after photos on their site

Techniques named for lip lift: Subnasal bullhorn.

In their words

Los Angeles Plastic SurgeryThe general lip lift surgically shortens the upper lip by removing excess skin between the nose and upper lip.
Marina Plastic SurgeryThe Corner Lip Lift is often an ideal choice for those who believe their lips are turned down.
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Los Angeles Plastic SurgeryThe corner lip lift can be performed alone or combined with an upper lip lift for comprehensive correction.
Marina Plastic SurgeryA direct lip lift, also known as a gullwing lip lift, produces a lip border that is more clearly defined.
FAQ

Lip Lift in Santa Monica: common questions

How much does Lip Lift cost in Santa Monica?

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

How long do Lip Lift results last?

Results vary by patient, but most Santa Monica 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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