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Lip lift in India
Quick answer
A lip lift shortens the space between the nose and upper lip, showing more of the pink lip and upper teeth. A strip of skin is removed under the nose, leaving a scar hidden in the nostril base. Plan about 7 days in India.
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team · Last updated 2026-10-24
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At a glance
With age the upper lip lengthens and thins, and some people have a long upper lip naturally. Fillers add volume but do not shorten the lip.
The common bullhorn technique removes a shaped strip of skin just below the nose. The lip is lifted and turned out slightly, giving a fuller look without filler.
How this approach differs
Plan about 7 days so stitches can be removed before flying; NHS guidance is to wait 7 to 10 days after facial cosmetic procedures before flying. Sun on a fresh scar under the nose can make it darker, so use sunscreen and a hat for months. Limit big mouth movements for a week.
Who needs lip lift
- A long distance between nose and lip
- Little upper-teeth show at rest
- Thin, flat upper lip with age
- People unhappy with repeated fillers
How it is done
- Local anaesthesia
- A strip of skin is marked under the nose
- Skin is removed and the lip lifted
- Fine stitches close the wound
Before you travel to India
- Close-up profile and front photos
- History of filler in the lips
Recovery and flying home
- Same day
- Swelling for a week or two
- Scar fades over months
Risks
- Visible scar
- Asymmetry
- Over-shortening
Alternatives
- Lip fillers
- Corner lip lift for down-turned corners
Hospitals in India for lip lift
- Medanta - The MedicityDelhi NCR
- Artemis HospitalDelhi NCR
- Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research InstituteMumbai
- Indraprastha Apollo HospitalsDelhi NCR
- BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalDelhi NCR
- Continental HospitalsHyderabad
- Aster CMI HospitalBengaluru
- Apollo Health City, Jubilee HillsHyderabad
Specialists
Dr Aditya AggarwalMedanta - The Medicity, Gurugram
Dr Sunil ChoudharyMax Super Speciality Hospital, Saket- Prof V B Narayana MurthyKauvery Hospital, Alwarpet
Dr Arul Mozhi MangaiKauvery Hospital- Dr Sathish ManivelKauvery Hospital
Dr Vipul NandaFortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
Frequently asked questions
Is the scar visible?
It sits in the shadow under the nose and usually fades well, but can be noticeable in some skin types.
Can I still have fillers?
Yes, later. Many need less filler after a lift.
Is it permanent?
It lasts for many years, though ageing continues.
Sources
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team. Last updated 2026-10-24. General information, not medical advice. Medical editorial board · Editorial policy · How we get prices
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