Lip Flip
WRINKLE RELAXER TREATMENT FOR LIP FLIP
The lip flip involves using wrinkle relaxers to enhance the upper lip. Just a few quick injections can help the upper lip relax and roll slightly upward, which allows more of the upper lip to be visible. It is an excellent alternative to fillers for patients who want a more subtle enhancement than fillers provide, or for those who want to enhance the shape of their upper lip with minimal effort.
HOW DOES THE LIP FLIP WORK?
A series of injections just above the upper lip, into the orbicularis oris muscle, which encircles the mouth. Wrinkle relaxers temporarily relaxes the part of the muscle over the upper lip, causing the lip to roll slightly upward so it appears more voluminous and defined. This muscle relaxation can also help smooth vertical lines around the lips.
Most patients notice the effects within a few days of treatment, with full results in about one week. The effects of wrinkle relaxers or lips lasts up to three to four months.
YOU LIKELY WILL BE HAPPY WITH LIP FLIP IF
You would like a subtly more prominent “pout” to your lips
You feel your upper lip looks invisible when you smile
You want fuller-looking lips but do not want additional volume
You want a more temporary treatment (3-4 months)
FILLERS ARE LIKELY A BETTER LIP ENHANCEMENT OPTION IF
You would like additional volume in the upper and/or lower lip
You would like to address more severe vertical lip lines
You would like to improve overall lip shape and symmetry
You want a longer-lasting lip enhancement (6-12 months)
In some cases, the best solution for a patient is to combine wrinkle relaxer with fillers. Using fillers to enhance lip volume and wrinkle relaxer to lift the upper lip slightly can achieve a beautiful effect for patients with very thin lips.
For deeper lines, the combination of wrinkle relaxer injections along with some very light filler deposited under the skin in this area gives an optimum result as it also helps to restore lost volume and hydrate the skin.