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Lip Lift in Tucson

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 Tucson clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Tucson

$3,000 to $6,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Lip Lift surgeons in Tucson

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

Lip Lift surgeons in Tucson

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

Tucson Cosmetics in Tucson

Tucson Cosmetics

Tucson

4.9 (254) · Google

Financing available

Tucson Cosmetics is a plastic surgery practice in Tucson, Arizona, rated 4.9 stars across 254 Google reviews, performing 13 tracked procedures.

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ZL MEDSPA in Tucson

ZL MEDSPA

Tucson

5.0 (157) · Google

ZL MEDSPA is a plastic surgery practice in Tucson, Arizona, rated 5 stars across 157 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.

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Larson Plastic Surgery in Tucson

Larson Plastic Surgery

Tucson

4.8 (211) · Google

Larson Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Tucson, Arizona, rated 4.8 stars across 211 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.

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About Faces Cosmetic Surgery and Med Spa in Tucson

About Faces Cosmetic Surgery and Med Spa

Tucson

4.8 (155) · Google

Financing available

About Faces Cosmetic Surgery and Med Spa is a plastic surgery practice in Tucson, Arizona, rated 4.8 stars across 155 Google reviews, performing 8 tracked procedures.

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Nearest Lip Lift providers to Tucson

No Tucson 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 Tucson: the numbers

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

  • Together the 5 with Google reviews hold 1,116 reviews at an average rating of 4.9; 5 have 100 or more.
From their own websites

What Tucson lip lift practices state about themselves

What 4 Tucson 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.

  • Other boards named: American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (1), American Board of Otolaryngology (1), American Board of Ophthalmology (1)
  • 1 of 4 state a free consultation
  • 1 of 4 mention financing

In their words

Tucson CosmeticsThe surgical lip lift is typically performed in-office and takes about one hour. Using local anesthesia, Dr. Rubbani creates a small bullhorn-shaped incision just beneath the nostrils.
About Faces Cosmetic Surgery and Med SpaThe lip lift procedure is usually done using local anesthesia, but light sedation is available if patients prefer.
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Tucson CosmeticsThe results from an upper lip lift are long lasting and, for the most part, a permanent procedure. There is a small chance for a relapse but most of the results are permanent.
About Faces Cosmetic Surgery and Med SpaThe lip lift procedure takes one hour with additional procedures adding more time.
FAQ

Lip Lift in Tucson: common questions

How much does Lip Lift cost in Tucson?

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

When will I see results from Lip Lift?

Initial results in 2 to 4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Tucson providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.

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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