The Secret Behind the Botox® Lip Flip

Do you desire a fuller, “poutier” lips? Are you undecided on taking the plunge with dermal filler’s and looking for a less permanent treatment to slightly enhance the fullness appearance of your lips? The Botulinum toxin lip flip is an excellent alternative to dermal fillers for patients who desire a subtle lip enhancement.

Botulinum Toxin Lip Flip

Botulinum Toxins (such as Xeomin, Botox & Jeuveau) when injected into the lips provide a subtle fullness or “pout” by relaxing the “Orbicularis Oris” muscle. When the muscle is relaxed it causes the lip to slightly “flip” up creating the overall appearance of a fuller or “poutier” lip.

Difference between Botulinum toxin Lip Flip and Dermal Fillers?

When considering this treatment, please remember that Botulinum toxins and dermal fillers are very different and will not provide the same results. Botulinum toxins for lip flips are used to temporarily weaken the orbicularis oris muscle causing the lip to subtly “flip” upwards which provides the appearance of bigger lips based on the amount of lip showing. The use of dermal filler to create fuller or “poutier” lips is achieved by adding actual volume to the lips through the injection of a hyaluronic acid causing the lips to become larger.

Ideal Candidates for a Botulinum toxin Lip flip

• Those seeking a subtle lip enhancement
• Those who’s upper lip tends to “disappear” when smiling
• Those seeking a less permanent treatment
• Those seeking to improve and smooth minor radial lip lines
• Those seeking the appearance of fuller lips without adding lip volume

Ideal Candidates for Dermal filler versus a Botulinum toxin Lip flip

• Those seeking to improve overall lip symmetry and lip shape
• Those seeking to add additional volume to upper and lower lips
• Those seeking a lip enhancement that is more permanent (6-12 months)
• Those seeking to improve and smooth moderate to severe radial lip lines

How long will it last?

The use of Botulinum toxins is a temporary non-surgical treatment for patients who are desiring a “poutier” lip appearance but not ready to commit to dermal fillers. Depending on the Botulinum toxin injected, patients can expect to start seeing results within 2-10 days after treatment. Patients should expect to repeat injections every 2-3 months for optimal results.