Lip Flip

What is a lip flip?

A lip flip is a nonsurgical cosmetic procedure that makes your lips appear fuller without increasing their volume.

The treatment involves injections of botulinum toxin, such as Dysport® or Botox®, into the corners of your mouth and at the edges of your lips. The botulinum toxin relaxes the targeted muscles around the upper lip to flip it upward, making the lip look fuller.

Novell Primary Care and Weight Loss offers lip flip procedures for adults who want to plump their lips without surgery. The providers design a treatment plan to ensure your results are long-lasting and look natural.

Who is a good candidate for a lip flip?

A lip flip may be an option if you’re in good overall health and free of cold sores and other lip infections. The Novell Primary Care and Weight Loss team also ensures you have realistic expectations for treatment results.

A lip flip can improve the fullness of lips that have thinned with age without the need for lip fillers or augmentation surgery. The botulinum toxin injections can also relax the skin around your mouth to reduce the severity of wrinkles and fine lines. 

You can also benefit from a lip flip if you’re self-conscious of a gummy smile. Treatment can lessen how much of your gums are visible when you smile, so you feel more confident.

What can I expect during a lip flip?

The Novell Primary Care and Weight Loss providers use a thin needle to inject precise amounts of botulinum toxin into the muscles around your lips. Your specialist lets you know how many injections you’ll receive to achieve the best outcome.

A lip flip typically takes less than 20 minutes. 

You may have some mild side effects, such as redness, tenderness, and bruising at the injection sites. However, these issues typically resolve within 24 hours, and you can use an ice pack to minimize swelling.

The results of a lip flip may be noticeable right away. However, it can take several days before you can see the full benefits of treatment. 

For many people, the results of a lip flip last 2-5 months. The team can administer maintenance injections as needed so you can maintain a fuller-looking smile.

Call Novell Primary Care and Weight Loss to schedule a lip flip consultation or book an appointment online today.