Lip Lift Surgery: What It Is, Cost in India, Recovery, And All You Need To Know

For fuller and younger looking lips, lip lift surgery has become a popular option. Unlike many temporary lip fillers, this procedure offers permanent enhancement. Below is the complete guide on lip lift surgery.



It is a surgical procedure which is designed to shorten distance between base of the nose and the upper lip. It creates balanced facial appearance which increases the size of the upper lip.

• During this procedure small strip of skin is removed from the lower part of the nose.
• After this surgeon slightly lifts the upper lip and sutures it in place, which creates natural and upward curve.
• Exposing more pink part of the lip which gives it a plumper and lifted appearance.

The cost in India ranges from INR 30,000 to INR 90,000 depending on the technique and the surgeon.

Now, there different lip lift and their cost ranges are:

• Direct lip lift: INR 40,000 to 60,000
• Deep plane lift: INR 60,000 to 90,000 including other procedures for more natural and effortless effect.
• V-to-Y lip lift: INR 40,000 to 60,000
• Corner lip lift: INR 30,00 to 45,000
• Sashimi lip lift: INR 50,000 to 75,000

Many others factors like surgeon's expertise, facility fees and geographical location can influence the overall cost.


The cost of a lip lift surgery depends on various factors:

• Highly qualifies surgeon especially in advanced techniques like the deep plane lift, typically charge higher fees.
• Many exotic clinics are located in luxury areas have higher fees as these clinics have premium facilities.
• Revision and corrective surgeries are much expensive than these primary procedures.

• The whole recovery period takes about 7 to 10 days after which one can do most social activities.
• Swelling and bruising is very common which subsides within a week. A cold compresses can help manage this.
• Maintaining diet during this period, hydrating ad fruits and vegetables rich in protein and nutrients is advised.
• Dissolvable does not require removal and non-dissolvable stiches are removed by practitioner in 5 to 7 days.

Lip lift surgery cost in India are lower as compared to western countries and they have access to some of the best facial plastic surgeons in India and many patients find it rewarding.

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1. How painful is a lip lift procedure?
   Lip lift surgery is typically not a painful procedure since a local anesthetic is administered to ensure complete numbness of the area. However, it is fairly common to experience mild swelling or discomfort during the short recovery period.
2. Does your nose change after a lip lift?
   A proper modern lip lift, performed by a trained, experienced, and board-certified plastic surgeon, should have no impact on the appearance of your nose.
3. Can I talk after a lip lift?
   After surgery, avoid straining of any kind for the first 2 days. Facial movements (smiling, talking, chewing, yawning, etc.) should be kept to a minimum for the first week. Avoid turning your head to either side as this will pull on the stitch lines.