Lip Flip

Lip Flip is a non-surgical injectable treatment that uses small, carefully placed doses of botulinum toxin to relax the upper-lip muscle so the lip turns slightly outward without adding filler volume.

The appointment usually takes 15-30 minutes. The effect usually starts to become visible within 3-7 days. The final cosmetic result is usually assessed after 10-14 days. The effect commonly lasts about 3-4 months, but individual duration varies. Maintenance is based on return of symptoms or movement and should not be scheduled more often than the prescribing clinician recommends.

Discomfort is usually rated around 2-3 out of 10, although each person's experience can differ. Anaesthesia is usually not required, although a cold pack or topical numbing may be offered. Downtime is minimal, and most people return to normal daily activity the same day. Small raised injection marks or mild swelling may last a few hours and occasionally up to 1-2 days. Temporary redness, tenderness, small bruises, headache or a feeling of tightness can occur. These effects are usually temporary.

Consider this treatment when you want to relax the upper-lip muscle so the lip turns slightly outward without adding filler volume and a medical assessment confirms botulinum toxin is appropriate. It is generally well tolerated in suitable patients when performed by a qualified practitioner after medical screening, but no treatment is risk-free. Botulinum toxin is a prescription medicine and must be prescribed and administered under appropriate medical supervision. Share your medical history, allergies, medicines and previous procedures, and do not stop prescribed medicine unless the prescribing clinician advises it. Avoid treatment during active infection and tell the clinician about pregnancy, breastfeeding or neuromuscular conditions. Keep the area clean, avoid rubbing or pressing it, and follow the clinician’s advice about exercise, heat and other facial treatments. Contact the clinic if symptoms become severe or unusual.