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Cosmetic Surgery · West Hollywood, California

Lip Lift in West Hollywood

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 West Hollywood clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in West Hollywood

$3,000 to $6,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Lip Lift surgeons in West Hollywood

Only two plastic surgeons in West Hollywood list lip lift among their procedures. Here they are, with a link to every surgeon in the city.

Jacob Sedgh, MD in West Hollywood

Jacob Sedgh, MD

West Hollywood

4.7 (149) · Google

Financing available

Jacob Sedgh, MD is a plastic surgery practice in West Hollywood, California, rated 4.7 stars across 149 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.

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Sunset Cosmetic Surgery in West Hollywood

Sunset Cosmetic Surgery

West Hollywood

5.0 (62) · Google

Financing available

Sunset Cosmetic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in West Hollywood, California, rated 5 stars across 62 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Nearest Lip Lift providers to West Hollywood

No West Hollywood 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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From their own websites

What West Hollywood lip lift practices state about themselves

What both West Hollywood 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 2 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 2 of 2 show before-and-after photos on their site

Techniques named for lip lift: Direct Lip Lift.

In their words

Jacob Sedgh, MDPerformed as an outpatient procedure, a lip lift generally takes 20 to 60 minutes and is conducted under local anesthesia.
Sunset Cosmetic SurgeryA lip lift is most commonly used to reduce the space between the upper lip and the nose, but can sometimes also correct lip asymmetry or simply create a more youthful upper lip contour.
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Jacob Sedgh, MDA lip lift is ideal for individuals looking to rejuvenate their facial appearance by enhancing their lip shape without adding excessive volume.
Sunset Cosmetic SurgeryDr. Svehlak performed an upper lip lift surgery under local anesthesia. The procedure took about 1 hour.
FAQ

Lip Lift in West Hollywood: common questions

How much does Lip Lift cost in West Hollywood?

Lip Lift generally runs $3,000 to $6,000 per procedure, and each West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood 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. West Hollywood providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.

How long do Lip Lift results last?

Results vary by patient, but most West Hollywood providers report 6 to 18 months of sustained benefit from a full Lip Lift series.

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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