We recommend avoiding kissing 4+ hours after the lip flip botox treatment. For passionate kissers we recommend to wait a couple of days after the lip flip botox treatment. Lip flip botox treatment does not affect smiling, it will bring the upper lip outward to create an appearance of more volume.
According to Dr. Dauwe, all patients should abstain from putting pressure on their lips for 3 – 4 days after their appointment. This includes activities like kissing. Any redness and swelling around the lips should dissipate within that time.
Lip Flip Treatment Recovery
Patients should avoid exercise for the remainder of the day and avoid sleeping face down that night. For a few hours after treatment, patients can expect to have a small bump at the site of injection. Bruising is a rare possibility given the very small size of the needle.
Even then, specialists recommend that lip lift patients wait at least two days before they passionately kiss someone. Passionate kissing can damage the site of the lip lift procedure. As a result, it may cause significant pain for the patient.
Can someone tell you have lip fillers when kissing? Because your lips will retain their natural texture and softness a few days after injected, your fillers cannot be felt by you or your partner when kissing!
3. After your injection, it takes about a week for you to see results. You will have to wait about a week to see results from the Botox lip flip. This also means that your injector cannot gauge your outcome in real time during your treatment, as they can with filler, which develops results immediately.
The results of a lip flip are temporary. For most patients, the effects will last up to 12 weeks. You can then have another lip flip procedure immediately afterward. If you want longer-lasting results, you might want to consider a lip lift procedure (surgery) or dermal filler injections.
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.
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.
On average, you need to get a lip flip every two to five months.
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.
Being dehydrated can cause the injectables to decrease, intensify side effects, and leave you upset with the results. It is suggested you avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours after receiving injectables.
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.
Unlike other lip flips, the Nurse Shara technique allows for both the top and bottom lips to be flipped to create a kissable pout that does not require the use of filler. That's right: the original Nurse Shara Lip Flip is a stand-alone treatment for the top or bottom lip that doesn't call for additional lip fillers.
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.
Upper lip lifts are notorious for distorting the nasal base, causing scarring and nasal widening. All lip lifts have the potential to change the nose to some degree.
Improve Your Smile
Better-shaped lips give a more youthful appearance. Lifting the upper lip will improve your smile. By elevating the upper lip, you achieve aesthetic harmony around the mouth area and a more attractive appearance overall. With so many benefits, you'll certainly have a lot to smile about!
Recovery after surgery
You should expect your lips to swell for one to two weeks. It is not uncommon for the lip-lift incisions to take about six to eight weeks to begin to look good. You may also experience tightness in the affected area for two to four months.
A lip flip allows the upper part of your lip to relax and flip outward, creating the appearance of fuller lips. We make the lip flip happen with an injection of 4-6 units of Botox® to the upper 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.
The results only last two to four months (while fillers can last up to 10 months). There is no reversal for the procedure (whereas you can get fillers dissolved).
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.
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.
To avoid spreading the toxin, don't touch your face for at least 1 day. Some doctors suggest waiting 3 days. If you got Botox in another part of your body, you should also avoid touching those areas. This includes professional massages on the treated areas.