Lip flip can get rid of smoker lines at least some but the lip flip may not fully get rid of the smokers lines.
Even lip filler can get rid of smokers lines and kissing lines and the lip filler will last longer than lip flip.
A lip flip can be done on the bottom lip if desired although it's most commonly done on the top lip.
You can get a lip flip as often as you need to or want to get the lip flip and if you want to keep the results of the lip flip you will need to get a new lip flip injected every 3 to 4 months.
A lip flip is most often good for 3 months to 4 months although sometimes the lip flip may last up to 6 months.
Lip fillers last longer and can usually last 4 to 6 months.
Not everyone is a candidate for a lip flip and the right candidates for a lip flip are the people who when they smile, their upper lip flips under.
When you lose your upper lip when you smile then you would be a candidate for a lip flip.
The injection for a lip flip is done into the corners of the mouth or oral commissures and the edges of the lips called the vermilion border.
The botulinum toxin for a lip flip injection relaxes the muscles around the upper lip and makes the flip upward a tiny bit and appear larger than normal.
A lip flip costs between $100.00 to $500.00
Lip filler on the other hand costs around $650.00 to $1,000.00 and sometimes more depending on the type of lip filler and amount used and the practitioner's location
A lip flip is a type of procedure that uses neuromodulators, such as Botox, to relax a muscle in your upper lip, causing your lip to "flip" and giving the appearance of a fuller upper lip.
The lip flip procedure is different than getting lip fillers, which are injections directly into the lip, as opposed to above it.
Lip flip results are temporary and last about 8 weeks.
The effect of the lip flip wears off quicker than other areas where Botox is injected because the amount of Botox used is necessarily small and the lip muscles are particularly active.
A Botox Lip Flip can have potential complications.
A Botox Lip Flip going wrong can end in uneven results, excessive muscle relaxation and complications from an inexperienced practitioner.
These are just some of the risks.
Lip flips generally look more natural than lip fillers.
If too much lip flip product is injected, it will result in an over relaxation of your lip.
It can also make your lips hard to close and affect how you talk, smile, drink and kiss!
The effects don't last as long as Dermal Lip Fillers.
The muscles around your lip may relax too much.
The lip flip enhances the existing shape of your upper lip, letting the vermilion border roll outward very slightly.
This result is subtle especially when you are not smiling and may be disappointing if you are hoping for a noticeable change in your lip shape or size.
The lip flip uses a tiny needle, but this is still a needle, so there is mild pain.
Most people getting a lip flip do not feel the need for numbing cream or even ice.
And the injection for the lip flip generally takes less than a minute.