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.
The lip flip effect wears off in about 3-4 months
The effects of Botox last about 3-4 months. By comparison, lip filler may last up to a year or longer, and surgery can give you lasting results.
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.
If you're looking for both added volume, as well as control over the shape of your lips, then a combination of the two may be best to achieve your desired end result. The lip flip will define your cupid's bow and provide your desired shape, while the lip filler will add volume and plump the lips.
In order to be a good candidate for the lip flip procedure, you must be in good health and you should not have a history of sensitivity to botulinum toxin treatments. The lip flip procedure is ideal for anyone with a thinning upper lip and/or upper lip wrinkling who is interested in a fuller, more natural looking 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.
Hyaluronic acid helps give your skin structure and a hydrated appearance. Lip flips, on the other hand, use a small amount of Botox to relax the muscles around your upper lip so it turns upward. This makes your lip look fuller, but its actual volume doesn't increase; it just gets rearranged.
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.
A BOTOX® lip flip uses about 4 to 6 units of BOTOX® injected along the upper lip to “flip” it outward and upward. This subtly creates the appearance of a larger, more lifted upper lip.
Most patients notice the effects within a few days of treatment, with full results in about one week. The effects of Botox for lips lasts up to three to four months. Be sure to choose a qualified provider who has plenty of experience performing the Botox lip flip.
A lip flip typically lasts between two to five months.
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.
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.
As with all injectable treatments, there is some downtime involved after a BOTOX lip flip. 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.
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 ...
Similar to fillers, a lip flip can provide an inviting, attractively enhanced smile by causing the upper lip to unfurl and tilt upward, but it doesn't provide the same amount of volume that fillers do. Instead of using fillers, a lip flip is done with a neuromodulator (a Botox like substance).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Choosing a practitioner with lots of experience and a vast knowledge of facial anatomy will usually ensure that you have nothing to worry about in terms of things going awry and that you can enjoy your treatment in the knowledge that your filler won't spread or migrate to another area of your body.
Russian Lips derive from the 'Russian Doll', where they form a heart shape in the centre with a flatter, higher appearance. However this look isn't for everyone, and although this technique does avoid filler migration, it doesn't necessarily look more natural than the more common lip filler technique.
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.
IS IT PAINFUL? This procedure is performed under local anesthesia. There is no sedation required. During the procedure you will not feel any pain but there may be some pain and swelling during the recovery process.