During a lip flip procedure, your healthcare provider injects Botox into parts of your upper lip. After about a week, the injections make your lip look fuller or “poutier” without adding any volume to your lip. Lip flips generally look more natural than
The primary effect of the lip flip is to relax the muscles (orbicularis oris) that connect to the upper lip, allowing the lip to relax and curl outward, thereby appearing larger and more defined in shape. Unlike lip filler, the lip flip will not add volume—but the lip flip can accentuate the results of your lip filler.
A lip flip is a procedure that uses neuromodulators, such as Botox, to relax a muscle in the upper lip, causing the lip to "flip" and giving the appearance of a fuller upper lip. The procedure is different than getting lip fillers, which are injections directly into the lip, as opposed to above it.
Patients can expect up to 10 units of Botox with every Botox lip flip to achieve the full, maximum volume look. Compared to other Botox procedures in the face, that's not too much Botox, making the Botox flip one of the more affordable and quicker Botox treatments.
Done incorrectly or performed on unsuitable patients, a Botox lip flip can easily impact the integrity of the lip structure and affect how you talk, smile, etc.
Getting a lip flip poses some risks, including: The effects don't last as long as lip fillers or other lip augmentations. The muscles around your lip may relax too much. You may drool, have difficulty drinking and struggle to speak if Botox injections are too close to your mouth.
Normal lip flip side effects
It is normal to feel a sensation of heaviness as the Botox lip flip takes effect. After a few days, patients will notice a slight feeling of heaviness in the lip, indicating that the Botox has taken effect.
BOTOX lip flips are simple, but they can have a major impact on your appearance. They use a small amount of BOTOX to help you achieve the results you want – fuller, more attractive lips. Lip flips produce natural results, so you can be confident in the way your lips look after your procedure.
Filler tends to be far pricier than Botox: While a Botox lip flip can run anywhere from roughly $50 to $500 (depending on how much you need), a lip filler treatment can start at anywhere from $500 to $1000. That makes this a cost-effective approach to lip enhancement, and with minimal downtime, too.
The lip flip is a more subtle enhancement, with no downtime, and is a less expensive aesthetic treatment. It is used more commonly in patients who start with good natural-looking lip volume. Lip filler will generally produce a more dramatic augmentation.
Filler is great for people who have experienced a loss in volume over time or for those simply born with thinner lips. Concerns such as vertical lines around the corners of the mouth or towards the inside of the lips are better treated initially by Botox as these are a “dynamic” issue caused by muscle movement.
As with all injectable treatments, there is some downtime involved after a BOTOX lip flip. According to Dr. Dauwe, all patients should abstain from putting pressure on their lips for 3 – 4 days after their appointment. This includes activities like kissing.
The lip flip amplifies the natural shape of your lips, without exaggerating, for an all-natural effect. It's a less-invasive option for lip enhancement. In fact, it's considered to be one of the safest and most widely used injectables on a global level. It's not as expensive as a lip filler.
Like most Botox procedures, there is no real recovery period with a lip flip. Once the appointment is over, you'll be able to return to your routine immediately. Note that there may be some minor swelling immediately after the injection, but this usually resolves within a few hours or a day at the most.
A lip flip can be performed on your upper lip as the Botox is injected into the orbicularis oris muscle in the middle of your upper lip, known as the Cupid's bow. You'll also have Botox injections laterally toward the corners of your mouth. The lip flip can also be performed on the lower lip if desired.
Its results cannot be reversed so you have to wait for the injection to wear off before receiving other treatments to fix them.
Does Getting a Lip Flip Hurt? The lip flip uses a tiny needle, but this is still a needle, so there is mild pain. Most patients do not feel the need for numbing cream or even ice. And the injection generally takes less than a minute.
It is important to keep in mind that the Botox lip flip only lasts three to four months, and you'll need to return for treatment about two to three times as often as you would for filler injections.
The cost of the Lip Flip treatment at Contour Clinics in Sydney is $120. This includes consultation with one of our doctors or nurses and the procedure itself.
What is a lip flip? While a lip filler uses a dermal filler naturally plump your lips, a lip flip is a nonsurgical procedure or technique that makes your lips appear fuller by injecting a botulinum toxin, such as Botox, into the corners of your mouth and edges of your lip.
Most people will begin to notice a difference in the appearance of their lips several days after the procedure, as the Botox takes up to two weeks to reach full effectiveness. Over the course of the next few weeks, you may notice that your lips have more volume and definition and appear fuller than before.
When Will I See Results of a Lip Flip? About two to three days after a lip flip, patients will notice that their upper lip appears larger as the muscle relaxes. The maximum results are evident a week to 10 days after treatment.
It may affect your: whistling, speech, and or drinking. These only last a few days as your body adjusts for them, and also depends on how much your lip lifts as well.