Entry 11 of 13 · Updated 2026-09-24
Lip Lift in Utah
A permanently shorter, more youthful upper lip without filler. Subnasal lip lifts in Utah, what they cost, and why scar placement is everything.
- Typical cost in Utah
- $3,500–$7,000
- Our №1 for lip lift
- Dr. Steven MobleyMobley MD Facial Plastic Surgery, Millcreek (Salt Lake City)
- Recovery
- Sutures out at 5 to 7 days, scar pink for a few months then fades into the nasal base
- Insurance
- No
The best lip lift surgeons in Utah
3 face-only specialists, in our editorial order for this procedure. Featured placement is disclosed. How we rank.
- 01
Dr. Steven R. Mobley, MD
Mobley MD Facial Plastic Surgery · Millcreek (Salt Lake City)
Utah's most recognized facial-only surgeon, with a national reputation in rhinoplasty and otoplasty.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Former Director of Facial Plastic Surgery, University of Utah
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- 02
Dr. P. Daniel Ward, MD
Ward MD Facial Plastic Surgery / Form · Salt Lake City
Academic-trained rhinoplasty and facelift surgeon who built one of Salt Lake's largest aesthetic groups.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Utah
- Founder of Form Surgery Center and Form Med Spa
- Region
- Salt Lake County
- Certified
- Double board
- 03
Dr. Scott K. Thompson, MD
Utah Facial Plastics · Draper & Layton
Founder of Utah Facial Plastics and one of the state's busiest facelift and rhinoplasty surgeons.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Founder of Utah Facial Plastics (2006)
- Deep plane facelift and rhinoplasty focus
- Region
- Salt Lake County
- Certified
- Double board
01 · What it is
About lip lift
A subnasal (bullhorn) lip lift removes a small strip of skin just beneath the nose to shorten the distance between nose and upper lip, roll the lip outward and show more upper teeth at rest. It is a permanent alternative to filler for lip shape (not volume). Corner lip lifts address downturned mouth corners.
02 · Who it's for
Good candidates
- A long upper lip (philtrum) that hides the upper teeth when the mouth is relaxed
- Thin upper lip that filler over-inflates rather than shapes
- Aging patients whose lip has lengthened over time
03 · Cost
What lip lift costs in Utah
$3,500 to $7,000
Usually performed under local anesthesia in the office, which keeps facility costs low. Insurance: no.
04 · Recovery
The timeline
Sutures removed at 5 to 7 days. The scar is pink for a few months and fades into the natural crease at the base of the nose. Avoid wide mouth opening for about two weeks.
05 · Choosing
How to choose a lip lift surgeon
- Meticulous scar technique and photos of healed scars at 6 to 12 months
- Conservative removal (usually 3 to 6 mm) to avoid an over-shortened lip
- Experience combining lip lift with rhinoplasty where relevant
Lip Lift in Utah: questions, answered
01Does a lip lift leave a visible scar?
A well-placed subnasal lip lift scar hides in the junction between the nose and lip and is very difficult to see after a year. Technique and surgeon experience are the main variables.
02Lip lift or lip filler?
Filler adds volume; a lip lift changes shape and proportion. Patients with a long upper lip typically get a more natural result from a lift, sometimes with a small amount of filler afterward.
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