A lip flip is an injectable procedure sometimes considered by patients seeking a subtle change in the appearance of the upper lip without adding filler volume.
What does a lip flip do?
Many people feel that their top lip is proportionally thinner than their bottom lip. This can become even more evident when smiling, as the top lip stretches and turns under.
A lip flip aims to allow the upper lip to turn slightly outward, creating the appearance of a fuller upper lip without adding volume.
It has a knock-on benefit of reducing perioral wrinkles (including smokers’ lines).
How does a lip flip work?
Lip flip treatment involves targeted injections that temporarily reduce activity in a small part of the muscle around the mouth.
In a lip flip, a qualified practitioner may administer a small quantity of a prescribed injectable medicine into the muscle surrounding the upper lip, following an individual assessment.
What’s it like to have lip flip treatment?
The treatment itself doesn’t take long, although you should allow about thirty minutes for your full appointment.
The practitioner uses a fine needle to administer treatment at selected points around the upper lip. The procedure, discomfort and risks should be explained before treatment.
You should start to see the benefit of your treatment gradually appear over the next two weeks as your muscles gently relax.
How long will the lip flip last?
A lip flip typically has a temporary effect, and its duration can differ from the results of anti-wrinkle injections used elsewhere on the face.
Should I consider a lip flip or lip fillers?
Actually, you don’t have to choose, you could have both! The treatments each give you slightly different results but work well in combination.
A lip flip may be considered by some patients who wish to change how the upper lip appears when smiling. It does not add volume in the way lip fillers do.
Lip fillers will enhance the overall lip shape and add fullness to both lips. While they can be used to subtly enhance your lip volume, they can also increase it quite significantly if you prefer a more dramatic look.
Some patients might benefit from having both treatments, to create fuller, more balanced lips, including when they smile.
We offer a free consultation before all our treatments, so if you’re not sure which option will give you the results you want, then our expert practitioners will be able to advise you. If you want to go ahead, you can have your treatment at the same appointment.
Book your lip flip and get ready to flout your pout!
Contact Melior Clinics to check where lip flip consultations are currently available.
To find out more or book your appointment, please call us on 0330 024 1300 or fill in our contact form.