Lip flip
What is a Lip Flip?
A lip Flip involves the injection of small amounts of Botulinum toxin A along the upper lip muscle ( orbicularis oris muscle) , near the border of the lips.
These injections temporarily relax the muscle and “flip” the lip to make more of the upper lip visible. This then creates a subtle illusion of a fuller , pumper looking upper lip. It does not increase the size of the lip, so results look more natural.
A lip flip is a temporary procedure with the effects lasting up to 8 weeks. The procedure takes around 10 minutes and there is no downtime.
A lip flip is a good option for those who prefer a more subtle result and don’t wish to add volume as with a dermal filler lip augmentation.
Benefits
- Subtle change , with low risk of overtreatment
- Cost effective
- Results in few days – full effect in 10-14 days
- No downtime
- Repeatable treatment
Your Appointment
- Appointments are usually 30 minutes
- A medical history will be taken
- Your expected outcomes will be discussed
- Treatment takes 15 minutes
- Photography for before and after purposes may be taken . These will remain confidential unless otherwise requested
Treatment
The treatment involves 4-6 injections into the orbicularis oris muscle along the top lip border.
No anesthetic cream is required and you can expect to be in clinic for around 30 minutes.
Who should not have a Lip Flip?
We recommend a consultation prior to treatment to determine your suitability.
Anti wrinkle injections are not recommended for
- Pregnant and breastfeeding clients
- Those with active inflammation or infection at treatment site
- Bleeding disorders
- Neuromuscular disorders
Possible Complications
Whilst lip flip procedures are generally considered safe and well tolerated, some injection related reactions may occur, these include
- Redness
- Tenderness
- Swelling
- Bruising
These typically resolve spontaneously within 24-48 hours.
If lager doses are used, the muscle may over relax. This causes the muscle to be too weak to pucker the lips. This could result in
- Drooling
- Difficulty in forming some words
- Inability to whistle or spit
- Trouble using a straw
- Trouble keeping fluids in your mouth
These symptoms are not permanent and will diminish as the neurotoxin wears off.
Post Care
Tenderness at the injection sites is common, but should resolve spontaneously. Bruising at the injection sites is less common.
Avoid strenuous exercise post treatment.
Overview
Procedure Time
30 minutes
How Many Units
Noted at consultation
Number of Sessions
One treatment every 2 months
Timeframe for Results
Optimum results are visible after 10-14 days
Duration of Results
Approx 8 weeks for most
Downtime
No downtime