The risks of a lip flip are that the muscles around the lip may relax too much with a lip flip and you may drool or have difficulty in drinking and even struggle to speak if any Botox injections are too close to the mouth.
Lip flips are less risky than lip lifts and the effects of a lip flip are temporary and a lip lift is a surgical procedure that is permanent.
A lip flip uses Botox injections to expose more of the upper lip for a plumper and more symmetrical appearance.
The results are temporary and need to be refreshed for continued results.
A lip lift is a surgical procedure that shortens the space between the nose and upper lip.
A lip lift does make you look younger and gives the mouth a more younger and youthful looking appearance without the use of fillers or other implants to increase volume.
A lip lift does make your lips look bigger and increases lip fullness as the incision removes tissue and alters the shape of your lip by moving of the red portion of your lip.
On average, the cost or surgeon fees for a lip lift range from about $2,000.00 to $8,000.00, with additional costs for anesthesia and facility fees.
Insurance does not typically cover the cost of a lip lift, because it's considered a cosmetic procedure.
There is no standard age for a lip lift procedure.
Some people will undergo lip lift surgery in their 20's, while others will choose it in their 60's or 70's.
Cosmetic procedures like the bullhorn or subnasal lip lifts are popular choices among many for their subtle aesthetic enhancement.
If you desire a dramatic change, the Italian Lift or Grin Lift might be the ideal lip lift type for your needs.
A lip lift performed by an expert facial plastic surgeon will help you to show more of your teeth when you smile, giving you a radiant, attractive glow.
If you get cold sores or have a condition that makes it difficult for your blood to clot, it is not usually recommended that you undergo a lip lift.
If you are a habitual smoker, this may also not be the procedure for you as you will not be able to smoke for at least four weeks pre and post-surgery.