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 Summerville clinics below and request a free consultation.
$3,000–$6,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Summerville, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Ranked plastic surgeons in Summerville. Confirm that a surgeon performs lip lift when you book your consultation, since procedure menus change.
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Ram Kalus, MD | Charleston Plastic Surgeon is a plastic surgery practice in Summerville, South Carolina, rated 4.9 stars across 84 Google reviews, performing 6 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Ronald Bossert is a plastic surgery practice in Summerville, South Carolina, rated 4.9 stars across 65 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
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Clayton Crantford, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Summerville, South Carolina, rated 4.9 stars across 51 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
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Port City Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Summerville, South Carolina, rated 4.8 stars across 102 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.
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Ulm Plastic Surgery | Dr. Jason Ulm is a plastic surgery practice in Summerville, South Carolina, rated 4.8 stars across 60 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Joseph Russell, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Summerville, South Carolina, rated 4.9 stars across 25 Google reviews, performing 9 tracked procedures.
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Charleston Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Summerville, South Carolina, rated 4.8 stars across 45 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
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Charleston Facial Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Summerville, South Carolina, rated 4.8 stars across 37 Google reviews, performing 9 tracked procedures.
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
Lip Lift generally runs $3,000–$6,000 per procedure, and each Summerville 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 Summerville clinics for a personalized quote.
Results vary by patient, but most Summerville providers report 6–18 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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