Mr Reza Nassab performs lip lift surgery for patients in Manchester. Consultations are held at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, in the city centre, with appointments also available in Knutsford. A lip lift is usually a day-case procedure under local anaesthetic, so it may be carried out at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, rather than at Deansgate Hospital. It costs from £4,000 and follow-up is arranged in Manchester.
What a lip lift does
A subnasal lip lift shortens the skin between the base of the nose and the upper lip by removing a carefully measured strip of skin along the nostril base. This turns the pink part of the lip slightly outwards, so more of the natural lip shows, and often reveals a little more of the upper front teeth at rest. It suits people whose upper lip has lengthened with age or is naturally long, and whose lips look thin despite adequate volume. In selected patients, a corner lip lift may be combined to raise downturned mouth corners.
Your consultation at CLNQ, Deansgate Square
Mr Nassab will see you personally at CLNQ, Deansgate Square. He will measure the length of your upper lip, look at how much tooth shows at rest and when smiling, assess the shape of the nostril base and review your scarring history. He will explain whether a lip lift, lip filler (provided by CLNQ’s non-surgical doctors) or a combination would best achieve your aims, and discuss the scar honestly. Lip lift surgery costs from £4,000. The £150 consultation is charged separately, and a written quote is provided afterwards.
On the day at CLNQ, Deansgate Square
Most patients have the procedure under local anaesthetic, so it may be carried out at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, rather than at Deansgate Hospital. You are awake but the area is numb; the operation usually takes around an hour. Mr Nassab will review the markings with you before starting. Afterwards you will rest briefly, receive written instructions and a contact number, and go home the same day. It is sensible to have someone accompany you home.
Follow-up in Manchester
- Around five to seven days: stitch removal and a check of the wound and swelling.
- A few weeks later: a review of healing, scar care and lip shape as swelling settles.
- Several months on: a further appointment to assess the maturing scar and final result.
Appointments are arranged at the Manchester clinic, or in Knutsford if more convenient, and you can contact the team between visits with any concerns.
Coming from Greater Manchester and the North West
Patients travel from across Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire, Merseyside and beyond. Because a lip lift is usually done under local anaesthetic and involves only one or two early appointments, it is manageable even from a distance. Plan around a week away from work or social commitments, and bear in mind the stitch-removal visit when arranging travel.
Recovery in brief
Expect the upper lip to feel tight and look swollen for the first week, and eat soft foods while stitches are in. Most people return to desk-based work after about a week. Avoid strenuous exercise for two to three weeks, and protect the scar from sunlight for at least a year. Contact the team the same day if you develop a fever, spreading redness or the wound opens.
Is a lip lift right for you?
A lip lift may suit adults with a long upper lip, thin-looking lips or reduced tooth show who accept a fine scar under the nose. It may be less suitable for people with a short upper lip, significant gum show, or a history of raised or keloid scarring. Smokers need to stop before and after surgery. The lip lift vs lip filler guide may help you compare options before your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are lip lifts performed in Manchester?
Under local anaesthetic, a lip lift may be carried out at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, where consultations are also held. If a general anaesthetic is needed, surgery takes place at Deansgate Hospital.
Is a lip lift done under general anaesthetic?
Most lip lifts are performed under local anaesthetic as a day case, though other options can be discussed.
How much does a lip lift cost in Manchester?
Lip lift surgery costs from £4,000. The £150 consultation is charged separately.
How many appointments are needed after surgery?
Usually a stitch-removal visit at around a week, then reviews over the following months.
Is there a visible scar?
The scar sits along the base of the nose. It is pink for a few months and usually fades into the natural crease over 12 to 18 months, though it may be visible close up.
Can a lip lift be combined with other procedures in Manchester?
Yes. A lip lift is sometimes combined with other facial procedures at Deansgate Hospital. Mr Nassab will advise whether combining is sensible for you.
