Full, plump, youthful-looking lips sit high on many people’s beauty wishlists, and one of the easiest ways to achieve them is with the right mix of lip-enhancing injectables. Depending on your desired result, dermal fillers and the popular Botox lip flip in San Francisco and Burlingame, CA, have their place when augmenting the lips. However, a lip flip creates the illusion of added fullness and definition in the upper lip without adding volume as traditional fillers do. The treatment is a more subtle way of creating natural fullness while enhancing the shape and size of your lips and smile for increased self-confidence and a youthful look overall. This Botox Lip Flip Guide will help you understand how the treatment works and whether it is the right option for your aesthetic goals.
How a Botox Lip Flip Works
A Botox lip flip creates a subtle enhancement to the upper lip, helping to improve its shape and giving it more of a flipped-out appearance. Injecting microdoses of Botox (about four to six units total) into just the upper lip, specifically, the vermillion border at the cupid’s bow and the outer corners of the mouth, forces the small muscles around the mouth to temporarily relax, causing the lip to roll out ever so slightly. Since there is limited movement to the lip, more of the upper lip border and outer corners become visible, giving way to a more voluminous-looking lip with fewer visible wrinkles and lines. With a Botox lip flip, the goal isn’t excessive volume or projection but rather a lifting effect of the upper lip that creates the illusion of increased fullness.
Like Botox injections elsewhere on the face, the results are not immediately noticeable and take a few days to up to one week or longer to surface. The results last, on average, six to eight weeks.
The Benefits of a Botox Lip Flip
There are several reasons why people prefer a Botox lip flip, making it a popular quick and easy treatment at Serenity MedSpa that helps to improve the overall look of the lips. These benefits include:
- More subtle fullness and plumpness than lip fillers
- A customizable treatment that mainly targets the upper lip, which can be naturally thinner than the bottom one
- Draws more attention to the upper lip, giving it prominence
- A temporary treatment
- A good alternative to lip fillers, especially for those who want added fullness but don’t need extra volume or height
- Helps prevent wrinkle above the lip (smoker lines)
What to Expect During the Procedure
A Botox lip flip is a straightforward treatment that takes a few minutes at most. Before the injections, it is essential to schedule a consultant to discuss what a lip flip can and cannot achieve based on your aesthetic goals. After discussing the treatment with your injector, they inject a few units of Botox into the cupid’s bow and the corners of the mouth using a thin needle. While you won’t feel much of anything during the treatment, there may be a slight pinching sensation lasting a few seconds.
After the injections, it’s best to ice the lip to prevent bruising, redness, and swelling. There is no downtime, and you can return to your normal activities and schedule your appointments after the appointment. Remember that the results are not instantaneous and can take up to two weeks to appear.
The Ideal Candidate for a Botox Lip Flip
The Botox lip flip is a great solution for anyone who wants to improve the look of their lips or by enhancing their fullness and shape but doesn’t want a dramatic change. The treatment is also an alternative to traditional lip fillers and works particularly well for those who don’t want to add volume to the lips or notice that their upper lip appears thin or receding when they talk, laugh, or smile.
You may want to consider a Botox lip flip if you want:
- A subtle pout to the lips
- More “upper lip show” when smiling
- Added fullness that is natural
- A temporary treatment
- Fewer visible lines and wrinkles around the mouth
- Improved lip shape and symmetry
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Botox lip flip differ from traditional lip fillers?
A Botox lip flip and lip fillers are completely different procedures and provide distinct results. Lip fillers use hyaluronic acid injectable gel to add volume to the lips; a Botox lip flip relaxes the tiny muscles around the mouth to improve the shape of the upper lip, giving it more of a roll and the appearance of natural fullness.
Is a Botox lip flip better than lip fillers?
One treatment is not necessarily better than the other. It depends on which one best fits your needs and helps you achieve your goals. Lip fillers typically provide a more dramatic enhancement compared to a lip flip. To determine which lip enhancement is right for you, schedule a consultation with our team to discuss your goals and how we can help you achieve the look you want.
How long do the results of a Botox lip flip last?
The treatment is not a permanent solution, and the results last about three months. Some people notice that the effects of a Botox lip flip last for less time than those of other areas commonly treated with Botox because the muscles in the area constantly move to eat, drink, smile, talk, and laugh.
How can I ensure that my Botox lip flip will look natural?
Treating the area around the mouth can give the lips a very natural-looking enhancement and fullness, and your injector’s technique and skill are crucial in achieving this. Make sure to do your research when choosing an injector and find one who is highly qualified and has plenty of experience performing this procedure.
When will I see the results of the procedure?
Botox does not provide instant results. It can take up to two weeks, if not longer, before seeing improvement in the lips.
Start Your Botox Lip Flip Journey Today!
Begin your transformation to more defined, fuller, plumper-looking lips as you embrace a more confident you at Serenity Aesthetics & Wellness. Connect with us today to discuss your aesthetic goals and learn how our customized Botox lip flip treatment plans can make your vision a reality. Book your consultation now and take the first step towards lasting beauty and wellness.
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