Lip Lift Turkey Cost 2026

Lip lift surgery in Turkey is a facial aesthetic procedure that changes the relationship between the nose and upper lip by shortening the visible upper-lip skin, also known as the philtrum, in appropriately selected patients.

A lip lift differs from lip filler because its primary purpose is not to add volume. Instead, surgery can change upper-lip position, increase the amount of visible vermilion and alter the relationship between the upper lip and teeth.

For patients whose treatment journey is coordinated through Clinic Care Center, lip lift surgery is performed by Op. Dr. Abdolreza Khash, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon, at ISTUN Beylikduzu Kolan Hospital in Istanbul.

Clinic Care Center is a medical tourism provider that coordinates consultations, hospital arrangements and travel-related services for international patients. Medical assessment, suitability for surgery, incision design, amount of tissue removal, anesthesia and all surgical decisions remain the responsibility of Op. Dr. Abdolreza Khash and the treating healthcare facility.

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Lip Lift Turkey Cost 2026

The current indicative price ranges for lip lift surgery coordinated through Clinic Care Center are:

These are estimated treatment ranges rather than guaranteed prices for every patient.

The final quotation may vary according to factors such as:

• The type of lip lift proposed
• Upper-lip and nasal-base anatomy
• Extent of correction required
• Previous lip procedures
• Previous facial or nasal surgery
• Scar history
• Anesthesia requirements
• Hospital requirements
• Preoperative assessment
• Postoperative follow-up
• Additional procedures when medically appropriate
• Services included in the treatment arrangement

A personalized quotation is provided after the patient’s photographs, medical information and treatment goals have been reviewed.

Who Performs Lip Lift Surgery?

For patients whose treatment journey is coordinated through Clinic Care Center, lip lift surgery is performed by Op. Dr. Abdolreza Khash, a Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery specialist in Istanbul.

Before recommending surgery, Dr. Khash may evaluate:

• Philtrum length
• Upper-lip shape
• Amount of visible vermilion
• Tooth show at rest and while smiling
• Nasal-base anatomy
• Smile dynamics
• Facial proportions
• Existing facial asymmetry
• Previous lip fillers
• Previous rhinoplasty
• Scar characteristics
• Medical history
• Individual aesthetic goals

The amount of correction is individualized. A specific philtrum measurement should not automatically be treated as ideal for every patient.

Where Is Lip Lift Surgery Performed?

Lip lift procedures performed by Op. Dr. Abdolreza Khash for patients coordinated through Clinic Care Center take place at ISTUN Beylikduzu Kolan Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey.

Clinic Care Center coordinates the international patient’s treatment journey, while medical assessment, surgery and clinical care remain the responsibility of the treating surgeon and healthcare facility.

What Is a Lip Lift?

A lip lift is a surgical procedure designed to modify the upper lip by reducing selected skin between the base of the nose and the upper lip.

The most commonly discussed approach is the subnasal lip lift, often called a bullhorn lip lift because the incision pattern beneath the nose can resemble the shape of a bull’s horns.

By changing the position of the upper lip, the procedure may affect:

• Philtrum length
• Upper-lip vermilion show
• Upper-lip shape
• Tooth visibility
• The relationship between the nose and mouth
• Overall lower-face proportions

The desired amount of change depends on individual anatomy and should be planned conservatively.

What Is the Philtrum?

The philtrum is the vertical area of skin extending from beneath the nose to the upper lip.

Its appearance is influenced by:

• Genetics
• Facial proportions
• Upper-lip anatomy
• Nasal anatomy
• Dental structure
• Soft-tissue changes associated with aging

A relatively long philtrum does not automatically mean that a patient needs surgery.

Its relationship with the rest of the face, particularly the nose, upper lip, teeth and chin, should be evaluated as a whole.

What Is a Bullhorn Lip Lift?

A bullhorn lip lift is a type of subnasal lip lift.

The surgeon creates a planned incision beneath the nasal base and removes a selected amount of skin according to the surgical design.

After closure, the upper lip is repositioned upward.

The procedure may increase visible upper-lip vermilion and alter tooth show without relying on injectable volume.

However, the amount of skin removed is particularly important. More removal does not necessarily produce a better result.

Overcorrection can create undesirable changes in lip position, smile or mouth closure, which is why treatment planning must be individualized.

What Is a Corner Lip Lift?

A corner lip lift is different from a central subnasal lip lift.

Its purpose is to change the position of the corners of the mouth in selected patients with downward-turning oral commissures.

This procedure involves a different anatomical area and different incision planning.

A patient concerned primarily about philtrum length may not require a corner lip lift, while someone concerned mainly about the corners of the mouth may not benefit from a standard bullhorn procedure.

The specific concern should therefore be identified before selecting the operation.

Lip Lift vs Lip Filler

Lip lift surgery and injectable lip filler are not alternative versions of the same treatment.

They change the lips in different ways.

Some patients may be more concerned with volume, while others are more concerned with upper-lip position or philtrum length.

A lip lift should therefore not be promoted simply as a “permanent filler.”

Can Lip Lift Make the Upper Lip Look Fuller?

A lip lift can make more of the natural upper-lip vermilion visible, which may create the appearance of a more prominent upper lip.

However, it does not add volume in the same way as an injectable filler or fat transfer.

This distinction is important when discussing expectations.

A patient wanting substantially more lip volume may have a different treatment goal from a patient wanting a shorter philtrum and greater vermilion show.

How Does a Lip Lift Affect Tooth Show?

The relationship between the upper lip and teeth is one consideration in lip lift planning.

In selected patients, repositioning the upper lip can increase the amount of upper teeth visible when the mouth is relaxed or during facial expression.

However, tooth show is influenced by several factors, including:

• Upper-lip length
• Lip mobility
• Dental position
• Maxillary anatomy
• Age-related changes
• Smile dynamics

More tooth visibility is not automatically desirable for every patient.

The surgeon should assess the patient’s existing smile before determining the amount of surgical correction.

Can a Lip Lift Cause a Gummy Smile?

A patient’s smile and dental show should be assessed before surgery.

Overcorrection of the upper lip could potentially produce an undesirable amount of dental or gingival visibility in some patients.

Patients who already show significant gum tissue when smiling may therefore require particularly careful evaluation.

A lip lift should not be planned using philtrum length alone.

Is Lip Lift Permanent?

A surgical lip lift creates a structural change by removing selected skin and repositioning the upper lip.

For that reason, it is generally considered a long-lasting surgical procedure rather than a temporary treatment such as hyaluronic acid filler.

However, describing the aesthetic result as permanently unchanged would be misleading.

The face continues to change over time because of:

• Natural aging
• Skin elasticity
• Changes in facial tissues
• Weight changes
• Sun exposure
• Smoking
• Individual healing

The surgical change may remain, but appearance continues to evolve.

Does a Lip Lift Leave a Scar?

Yes. A surgical lip lift requires an incision and therefore creates a scar.

With a subnasal lip lift, the incision is generally planned around the natural contours beneath the nose.

The aim is to place the scar in a relatively discreet anatomical location, but no surgeon can guarantee that a surgical scar will become invisible.

Scar appearance can be influenced by:

• Individual healing
• Skin characteristics
• Incision tension
• Smoking
• Sun exposure
• Infection
• Previous scar history
• Postoperative care

Patients with a history of raised or problematic scars should discuss this with the surgeon before treatment.

How Does the Lip Lift Scar Change Over Time?

New surgical scars commonly change during healing.

During early recovery, a scar may appear:

• Pink or red
• Firm
• Slightly raised
• More noticeable because of swelling

Scar maturation occurs gradually rather than immediately.

Patients should follow the treating surgeon’s instructions regarding wound care, sun protection and any scar-management products recommended for their individual situation.

Who May Be Suitable for Lip Lift Surgery?

Suitability for lip lift surgery is determined individually.

A patient may request assessment because of concerns involving:

• A relatively long upper-lip skin segment
• Limited visible upper-lip vermilion
• Reduced upper-tooth show
• Age-related elongation of the upper lip
• Upper-lip proportions
• Previous lip treatments

However, having one of these features does not automatically mean surgery is appropriate.

The surgeon also considers general health, anatomy, scar risk, previous procedures and the patient’s expectations.

Who May Not Be a Good Candidate?

Some anatomical or medical factors may make lip lift surgery inappropriate or require modification of the treatment plan.

These can include:

• Insufficient distance for safe correction
• Existing difficulty closing the lips
• Certain smile characteristics
• High scar risk
• Active infection
• Uncontrolled medical conditions
• Smoking or nicotine-related healing concerns
• Unrealistic expectations

This list is not exhaustive. Final suitability is determined after individual medical assessment.

What Happens Before Lip Lift Surgery?

Preoperative assessment is important because small changes to the upper lip can noticeably alter facial proportions.

Patients should provide information about:

• Previous facial surgery
• Previous rhinoplasty
• Lip fillers
• Previous lip surgery
• Medical conditions
• Current medications and supplements
• Allergies
• Smoking and nicotine use
• Previous scar problems
• Treatment expectations

The surgeon may also assess the lip both at rest and during smiling.

Lip Lift After Lip Fillers

Previous lip filler is relevant to surgical planning because filler can change lip volume, shape and tissue characteristics.

Patients should inform the surgeon about:

• The type of filler used when known
• When it was injected
• How much was used
• Areas treated
• Previous filler complications

Whether existing filler needs to be dissolved or simply allowed more time before surgery depends on the individual case and should be determined by the treating surgeon.

Lip Lift and Rhinoplasty

The nose and upper lip are anatomically close, so patients sometimes consider rhinoplasty and lip lift surgery during the same treatment journey.

However, the procedures affect neighboring anatomical areas and should be planned together carefully.

Changes to the nasal base can influence the appearance and measurements of the upper lip, while lip lift surgery places an incision directly beneath the nose.

Depending on anatomy, surgical technique and the surgeon’s preference, the procedures may be performed together in selected cases or planned separately.

There should not be a universal rule that every patient can safely have both operations at the same time.

How Is Lip Lift Surgery Performed?

The exact operation depends on the selected technique.

For a subnasal lip lift, the general surgical process may involve:

1. Planning and marking the incision beneath the nasal base.
2. Determining the amount and pattern of tissue to be removed.
3. Administering the planned anesthesia.
4. Removing the selected skin according to the surgical design.
5. Repositioning the upper lip.
6. Closing the incision carefully to manage tension and scar position.

This is a general educational description rather than a surgical protocol.

Specific surgical steps and deeper tissue techniques vary according to the surgeon’s approach and patient anatomy.

What Type of Anesthesia Is Used?

Some lip lift procedures can be performed under local anesthesia, while a different anesthesia plan may be appropriate depending on the patient, procedure and whether additional surgery is being performed.

The anesthesia method should therefore be determined individually by the treating medical team rather than promised in advance for every patient.

Lip Lift Recovery

Early recovery after lip lift surgery typically involves healing of the incision beneath the nose and temporary changes around the upper lip.

Patients may experience:

• Swelling
• Bruising
• Tightness
• Tenderness
• Temporary numbness or altered sensation
• Temporary smile stiffness
• Visible incision redness
• Temporary asymmetry related to swelling

The amount and duration of these effects vary between patients.

The early postoperative appearance should not be considered the final result.

Eating and Talking After a Lip Lift

The upper lip moves during eating, speaking and facial expression, so patients may receive temporary instructions intended to reduce unnecessary tension on the incision.

Postoperative guidance may cover:

• Food consistency
• Opening the mouth widely
• Chewing
• Oral hygiene
• Facial movements
• Incision care

There is no single diet or fixed number of days that applies to every patient.

Patients should follow the instructions provided by their treating surgeon.

When Are Lip Lift Sutures Removed?

Suture type and removal timing depend on the surgical technique and the materials used.

Some sutures may require removal during an early postoperative appointment, while others may be absorbable.

The surgeon provides the appropriate follow-up schedule after surgery.

When Will the Final Result Be Visible?

The appearance of the upper lip immediately after surgery is affected by swelling, incision tension and early healing.

As recovery progresses:

• Swelling decreases
• The lip position settles
• Smile movement becomes more natural
• The scar gradually matures

Final evaluation should therefore not be based on photographs taken during the first few days or weeks after surgery.

Risks and Possible Complications

Lip lift surgery is an elective surgical procedure and carries potential risks.

Possible complications may include:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Swelling
• Pain or tenderness
• Delayed wound healing
• Unfavorable or visible scarring
• Asymmetry
• Under-correction
• Over-correction
• Changes in sensation
• Changes in smile appearance
• Excessive tooth or gum show
• Difficulty with lip closure in an overcorrected result
• Unsatisfactory aesthetic outcome
• Need for scar treatment or revision surgery

The individual likelihood and relevance of these risks depend on anatomy, medical history, surgical technique and healing characteristics.

Potential risks, expected benefits, limitations and alternatives should be discussed with the treating surgeon before informed consent.

Can Lip Lift Surgery Be Reversed?

Lip lift surgery should not be described as easily reversible.

Skin is removed during a typical subnasal lip lift, meaning the exact preoperative anatomy cannot simply be restored by removing a suture or dissolving a product.

Revision surgery may sometimes address selected concerns, but complete restoration of the original appearance cannot be guaranteed.

This is an important difference between surgical lip lifting and temporary injectable treatment.

Lip Lift Revision

Revision may be considered when there is a persistent concern after adequate healing.

Reasons for assessment can include:

• Unfavorable scarring
• Noticeable asymmetry
• Under-correction
• Over-correction
• Unexpected lip shape
• Changes in smile
• Patient dissatisfaction with the final result

Revision planning can be more complex because previous surgery changes scar tissue and anatomy.

The appropriate timing and treatment should be determined after the tissues have been medically assessed.

Travelling to Istanbul for Lip Lift Surgery

International patients considering lip lift surgery in Istanbul should receive clear information about the treatment before travelling.

Important details to confirm include:

• The treating surgeon
• The hospital
• The planned lip lift technique
• Anesthesia
• Estimated treatment price
• What is included in the quotation
• Preoperative requirements
• Early recovery expectations
• Follow-up appointments
• Recommended duration of stay
• Return-travel planning
• Post-treatment contact arrangements

The appropriate travel schedule should take the patient’s postoperative condition and medical follow-up requirements into account.

How Clinic Care Center Supports International Patients

Clinic Care Center is a medical tourism provider that coordinates treatment arrangements for international patients travelling to Istanbul.

For patients considering lip lift surgery, coordination services may include:

• Arranging consultation with Op. Dr. Abdolreza Khash
• Communication with the treating surgeon
• Hospital appointment coordination
• Treatment quotation coordination
• Pre-treatment information
• Accommodation arrangements where applicable
• Airport and local transfers where applicable
• Post-treatment communication and coordination

Clinic Care Center does not diagnose patients, determine suitability for surgery or perform lip lift surgery. Medical assessment, treatment recommendations, surgical technique, prescriptions, anesthesia decisions and surgery remain the responsibility of Op. Dr. Abdolreza Khash and the treating healthcare facility.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lip Lift Surgery

Who performs lip lift surgery for Clinic Care Center patients?

For patients whose treatment journey is coordinated through Clinic Care Center, lip lift surgery is performed by Op. Dr. Abdolreza Khash, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon.

Where is lip lift surgery performed?

Lip lift procedures performed by Op. Dr. Abdolreza Khash for Clinic Care Center patients take place at ISTUN Beylikduzu Kolan Hospital in Istanbul.

How much does a lip lift cost in Turkey in 2026?

The current indicative price is approximately $1,800–$2,500 for a Bullhorn / Subnasal Lip Lift and $1,500–$2,200 for a Corner Lip Lift. Final pricing depends on the individual treatment plan and included services.

Is a lip lift the same as lip filler?

No. A lip lift surgically changes upper-lip position and can shorten the visible philtrum. Lip filler primarily adds injectable volume and does not surgically shorten the upper lip.

Does a lip lift make the lips bigger?

A lip lift can increase the amount of visible natural upper-lip vermilion, which may make the lip appear more prominent. However, it does not add volume in the same way as filler.

Does a lip lift leave a scar?

Yes. A subnasal lip lift requires an incision beneath the nose. The scar may become less noticeable as it matures, but an invisible scar cannot be guaranteed.

Is lip lift surgery permanent?

The procedure creates a long-lasting structural change because skin is surgically removed and the lip is repositioned. However, natural facial aging continues and the appearance does not remain completely unchanged throughout life.

Can a lip lift be reversed?

Not in the same way that some injectable fillers can be dissolved. Revision surgery can sometimes address selected concerns, but complete restoration of the exact preoperative anatomy cannot be guaranteed.

Can lip lift and rhinoplasty be performed together?

Selected patients may be considered for both procedures, but the decision depends on nasal and lip anatomy, surgical technique and treatment goals. The surgeon should determine whether simultaneous or staged treatment is more appropriate.

How long does lip lift recovery take?

Recovery varies. Swelling, tightness and visible incision healing are expected during the early postoperative period. Return to work and normal activities depends on individual healing and the surgeon’s instructions.

Request Information About Lip Lift Surgery in Turkey

If you are considering lip lift surgery in Turkey, Clinic Care Center can coordinate a consultation with Op. Dr. Abdolreza Khash and provide information about treatment arrangements at ISTUN Beylikduzu Kolan Hospital.

Photographs may help with an initial discussion for international patients, but photographs alone do not establish final suitability or determine how much correction is appropriate.

The final treatment recommendation is made by Op. Dr. Abdolreza Khash following an individual medical assessment.

Medical References

• PubMed – The Bullhorn and Beyond: Evidence-Based Review of Surgical Lip Lift Techniques
• PubMed – Different Techniques and Quantitative Measurements in Upper Lip Lift
• PubMed – Aesthetic Surgical Enhancement of the Upper Lip

Medical Disclaimer

This page is provided for general informational and educational purposes and does not replace diagnosis, consultation or individualized medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional.

Suitability for lip lift surgery, incision design, amount of correction, anesthesia, potential benefits, risks, recovery and expected outcomes vary between patients. Final medical decisions are made by the treating surgeon following individual clinical assessment.