The lip flip can stop your gums from showing when you smile. If you have a “gummy smile,” or your gums show when you smile, specialized injections may relax your lip elevator muscles so that less of your gums show when you smile.
A lip flip is a quick, in-office procedure that uses BOTOX to enhance the upper lip and correct a gummy smile. With just a few strategically placed injections in the orbicularis oris muscle, BOTOX can cause the upper lip to relax and roll very slightly upward.
The lip flip creates the appearance of a fuller, rounder lip by giving the upper lip a poutier shape and adding definition to the upper lip line (a.k.a. the vermillion border). The lip shows a subtle, relaxed fullness, especially when you smile, without adding volume or changing the natural shape of your lips.
What are lip flip or gummy smile correction injections? The lip flip is a cosmetic injectable treatment that subtly shapes the lip slightly outward to create fuller, more shapely lips. It is used as a standalone treatment, or commonly, in combination with lip fillers for added volume.
A lip flip won't stop the aging process or structure of your lips, but it makes your lips look fuller without adding volume. It can help you achieve a desired look, which can boost your self-esteem. Over time, you may lose volume in your lips.
During the procedure
Here are a few things to know about the lip flip procedure itself: It should take only around 10 minutes. The doctor likely won't numb your lips beforehand, because the procedure isn't very painful. Some people have compared it to the sensation of having a pimple on your lip.
The Russian technique accentuates the cupid's bow to resemble a heart-shape by injecting additional volume and lift into the center of the lips, while the sides still remain relatively in line with the face. The result is doll-like while still appearing naturally full and plump.
Although the procedure makes the lip look more prominent, it does not increase the size of the lip itself. Lip flips may be particularly beneficial for individuals who have smiles that expose much of their gums. Following a lip flip, less gum shows when the individual smiles because the upper lip elevates less.
The Botox lip flip can be an excellent alternative to fillers for patients who want a more subtle lip enhancement, as well as those who want to enhance the shape of their upper lip with minimal effort.
When Will I See Results of a Lip Flip? About two to three days after a lip flip, patients will notice that their upper lip appears larger as the muscle relaxes. The maximum results are evident a week to 10 days after treatment.
If you're interested in a surgical procedure, a gingivectomy is one of the most popular options when it comes to treating a gummy smile. A gingivectomy is a crown-lengthening procedure where an orthodontist will remove gum tissue from the tooth, exposing more of your natural tooth.
Its results cannot be reversed so you have to wait for the injection to wear off before receiving other treatments to fix them.
Things to Avoid After a Lip Flip
First, do not drink with a straw. Also, don't rub the treated areas around the mouth because that will prevent the neurotoxin from spreading.
Lip lifts are permanent because it's a surgical procedure, meanwhile, fillers are temporary. Fillers are a cheaper route to fuller lips, with results lasting between six months to a year.
Cons: A lip flip can negatively impact your lip functions and change the way you speak in some instances. If you're unhappy with your results, you have to wait about three months for the effects to wear off.
The three injection sites most commonly used are at the vermillion border just above and just below the white of the lip. That's where most wrinkles materialize among people with vertical lip lines. The deeper an injection site is within the face, the more swelling is to be expected for a few days after the treatment.
A lip flip is a procedure that gives your lips a more pouty look. During the procedure, a doctor injects Botox into your top lip only. To maintain the look, you need to get the procedure redone every three to four months.
One of the injection techniques that patients are looking for is the “Keyhole Lip”. This is where the lips are filled with a small gap in the center of the lips where the top and bottom lip meet that looks like a “keyhole”. This look is also referred to as “the keyhole technique” or “keyhole pout.”
There are a plethora of fillers on the market that are perfect for restoring volume loss, it just depends on how much volume or plump you want to add. Kylie prefers Juvederm, a brand of filler that's owned by Allergan. While there are different types of Juvederm fillers, Kylie's team goes for Juvederm Ultra Plus.
Lip fillers are an excellent way to enhance the volume and shape of your thinning lips.
Results typically last six months to a year, but this varies from patient to patient. Again, a personal consultation can provide the best possible answer to this question, but factors for longevity can include: Type/material of filler used. Consistency of filler.
A lift turns the lip up and out.” The 30-minute office procedure excises tissue from just below the nose to shorten the distance between nose and mouth, causing the top lip to curl up a bit, exposing more teeth, or “tooth show.” In young patients, it gives the perfect selfie pout; in older candidates, it makes them ...
Can you Kiss After Lip Filler? Kissing can apply a lot of pressure to the lips and increase risk of infection (there is a lot of bacteria in the mouth!), so it is best to avoid kissing for 48–72 hours after getting lip filler treatment.
While you may experience slight bruising or soreness for a couple days after your Botox lip flip, this will subside… and you'll experience a perfectly plump (yet subtle!) pout like never before.
During the lip flip procedure, there is a quick nonsurgical injection of Botox into the muscle above the top lip. I found this to be almost pain-free aside from a slight sting and it was over in less than a minute with minimal bleeding.