Botox Lip Flip Procedure is a nonsurgical cosmetic treatment for your lips, especially the upper lip. It is done to increase the volume of your lips and make them look fuller instead of thinner.
It is a low-cost, quick procedure. Your health provider injects a small amount of botulinum toxin ie; BOTOX® around the corners of your lips to fill the volume and bring you a perfect pout.
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Types of Botulinum Toxin Injections
Botox® is commonly used in Lip Flip Treatment. Your healthcare provider would suggest you one or multiple brands to choose from. Some of the popular options you may consider are the following
- Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA).
- Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA)
- Jeauveau® (prabotulinumtoxinA).
What is a Botox Lip Flip Procedure?
Different healthcare consultants may have slightly different procedures in undertaking your lip flip case. However, as a normal case, below are the steps undertaken in any lip flip treatment.
Here’s a detailed overview of the actual procedure for a Botox lip flip as performed by a healthcare provider step by step:
- Initial Consultation: The process typically begins with a consultation with a qualified healthcare provider, such as a dermatologist. Make sure you have checked the reviews of this medical provider beforehand. During this consultation, you’ll discuss your expectations with your lips, your medical history, and any potential risks if exist.
- Preparation: Before the procedure, the healthcare provider or the doctor will clean the surroundings of your lips to ensure it’s free of any lotions, makeup, face creams, or oils. They may also apply a numbing cream to minimize discomfort during the botox injecting process.
- Injection Technique: With a very fine needle, the provider injects small amounts of botulinum toxin (known as Botox) into specific muscles around your upper lip. The most common targeted area is the orbicularis oris muscle, which encircles the mouth and is responsible for lip movement.
- Muscle Relaxation: The botulinum toxin simply works by temporarily holding the nerve signals to the injected muscles, which causes them to relax. This relaxation may lead to a subtle “flip” or upward curl of the upper lip and creates the appearance of fuller and more defined lips.
- Number of Injections: The amount of Botox and the number of injections used in your Lip Flip Procedure will depend on factors such as your desired results, the specific anatomy of your lips, and the healthcare provider’s technique. Usually, a series of tiny injections are given along the upper lip line.
- Post-Procedure Care: After the injections, your healthcare provider may apply gentle pressure to the treated lip area to help distribute the Botox evenly. The doctor may also serve you with instructions on how to take care of your lips post-procedure, such as avoiding strenuous activities, excessive cold or heat, and certain medications that can thin the blood.
- Results and Follow-Up: The effects of a Botox lip flip may not be immediate and it may take a few days to become noticeable. Over the next week or two, you should start to see the subtle improvement in the upper lip shape and appearance of your lips. The results typically last for several weeks before gradually wearing off, at that point, you may decide to undergo another treatment session to maintain the look.
Selecting a qualified and experienced medical professional is crucial for a lip flip treatment to guarantee safety and the best possible outcome. Attend all suggested follow-up appointments and adhere to your provider’s post-procedure care recommendations at all times.
Risks of Lip Flip Procedure
Generally speaking, lip flips are less dangerous and risky than other lip augmentation techniques. But as additional Botox is injected, the muscles in the lips relax more, which can lead to slight differences in smiles or enough weakness to make it difficult to sip, whistle, or smile. Although this lasts for a very short period, some patients have reported having trouble sipping from a spoon or using a straw.