What is a Lip Flip and How is it Different than Lip Filler?
If you’ve heard about a lip flip on social media and kind of got the concept but really didn’t fully understand what it is, we’re going to break it all down for you here. Lip procedures are wildly popular in the aesthetics world today with men and women wanting fuller and more luscious lips. Lip fillers give them immediate plumpness and they love the results.
But which procedure should you ask for? Let’s dive into the differences between lip flips and lip filler so you can better understand which of the two procedures will help you achieve the lip shape and the results you’ve always wanted.
What is a Lip Flip?
Unlike a lip filler procedure, a lip flip uses a neuromodulator such as Botox to enhance the appearance of the upper lip. During the quick procedure, the injector focuses on the muscles surrounding the lips, causing them to relax and roll slightly upward. Botox, which is a muscle relaxer, can make your lips look fuller, and less “gummy”. The lip flip creates the illusion of fuller lips without adding any volume.
What are The Benefits of a Lip Flip?
Lip flips are quick and relatively painless. The procedure typically lasts about fifteen to thirty minutes and numbing cream is often used to make the treatment relatively painless.
Lip flips are less expensive than lip filers. Because lip flips utilize Botox, the procedure can be done at a margin of the cost of using lip fillers. The price makes lip flips an affordable option for those who want to give their lips a boost.
Lip flips enhance the upper lip without adding volume. A lip flip provides a more natural look since the procedure uses your own lip volume. The Botox injection simply relaxes your muscles around your lip more, which creates the illusion of a fuller upper lip.
Think of it this way –the Botox lip flip keeps the upper lip from thinning, or disappearing when you smile, and it also can prevent excess teeth from showing (the gummy smile). When considering this treatment, it is important to seek out a highly rated and certified injector, because too much Botox can weaken your upper lip causing your smile to look flat.
How Long Do Lip Flips Last?
A lip flip provides a subtle, more natural-looking enhancement, increases lip definition, and improves lip symmetry. The results typically last 4-5 months depending on the patient.
Am I a Candidate for a Lip Flip?
The best candidate for Botox lip flips are people who have thinner upper lips and want the look of fuller volume in that area. If you feel your lips recede, curl, or completely disappear when you’re speaking or smiling, a lip flip would be a great option for you. Those whose lips expose their teeth or gums too much when smiling, may also benefit from a lip flip.
A lot of patients are candidates for some degree of lip enhancement. Careful review of each patient’s goals and desires will determine if a lip flip is the right option. For example, patients with extremely thin lips may not achieve desired results from a lip flip and may be better served to consider a lip filler treatment. That’s why it’s always best to take advantage of a free consultation to discuss your expectations and your options.
Lip Flip Before and Ater Photos
So, Let’s Talk Lip Fillers. What do Lip Fillers Do?
Lip fillers are hyaluronic acid injections which are injected directly into the lips. Unlike the lip flip, the lip filler procedure does exactly what the name alludes to- they fill your lips, adding volume to the lip, creating a fuller and plumper appearance.
The most common type of lip filler is hyaluronic acid- a substance that is naturally produced in the body, and that when used in the lip area, gives natural-looking results and movement.
During this procedure, a certified lip filler injector injects a dermal (skin) filler into the lip borders, body of the lips, and occasionally into the philtrum (the vertical groove between the base of the nose and the upper lip) for shape correction or fuller, more voluptuous lips.
What are The Benefits of a Lip Filler?
Lip fillers are customizable based on your lip wishes. Lip fillers can be customized to help you achieve your desired look and shape. Based on the number of units, injectors can create either subtle differences or dramatic changes in the appearance of your lips.
Lip fillers come with a promise of fuller lips. Unlike the lip flip, lip fillers ADD volume to the lips. When a patient gets lip filler, they will leave with a fuller and plumper appearance.
How Long Do Lip Fillers Last?
Lip fillers provide longer-lasting results than the lip flip. After your first filler session, you can expect your filler to last an average of 6 to 8 months. For patients who schedule lip filler follow-up appointments, lip filler can have even longer lasting results when getting continued maintenance on them.
Am I a Candidate for Lip Fillers?
Lip fillers may be the ideal treatment if you have a strong desire to increase your lip volume. These dermal fillers are a great option to add volume and fullness to thin lips. If you’re not happy with the natural size of your lips, fillers can provide a more plump and fuller lip. Here are some other ways to know if lip fillers are right for you.
- If you’re looking to define your lip shape, lip fillers can help with that. The dermal filler can be used to give your lip shape definition, to enhance the cupid’s bow (the upper lip’s center), and to create a more pronounced outline.
- If you’re looking to smooth out lip lines, lip fillers, particularly those based on hyaluronic acid, can help to fill, and smooth vertical lines on the lips, often referred to as “lipstick lines” or “smoker’s lines”.
- If you’re looking for a solution to asymmetrical lips, lip fillers can be used to balance the lips overall appearance by adding volume to one or both lips as needed.
Lip Filler Before and Ater Photos
So, to recap, lip fillers and lip flip procedures are both effective solutions for anyone wanting the appearance of fuller lips. It just depends on the amount of fullness you want, and if there are other aesthetic considerations.
While we’ve explored the difference between lip flips and lip filler, the two can be used in combination. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about the popular lip flip procedure, along with an explanation of how both a lip flip and lip filler procedure can be combined.
Lip Flip Frequently Asked Questions
We’re often asked about our lip flip procedure. Questions such as:
- What is a lip flip?
- Can a lip flip get rid of smoker’s lines?
- Who is a candidate for a lip flip?
- Who is not a candidate for a lip flip?
- How much Botox will I need for a lip flip?
- How long does a lip flip treatment take?
- Is there any downtime after a lip flip?
- Can you combine a lip flip and lip filler treatment?
Here’s Lébo Aesthetics & Spa’s certified registered nurse practitioner, Nicole Kelley, to discuss the popular Lip Flip procedure.
Lip Filler and Lip Flip Procedures in York, Pa.
When considering lip augmentation, it’s always best to take advantage of a free consultation with a certified lip filler injector. They are best suited to answer your questions and explain your options so that you get the results you’ve been looking for.
At Lébo Aesthetics & Spa, our certified lip injectors are dedicated to helping you achieve the results you want. We’ve been in the beautiful skin business for 25 years –and continue to lead the way, ranked among the top 1% providers of Botox in the nation and the # 1 Botox provider in York and Hanover, Pennsylvania.
We offer free consultations with our medical professionals, and we look forward to helping you achieve your skin care goals.
