Lip Flips create a subtle appearance of fuller and more pronounced lips without adding volume. This is done through a Tox injection that temporarily relaxes the lip muscles and prevents them from contracting as strongly. The goal of a Lip Flip is not a dramatic volume increase, but enhanced visibility and the prevention of inward curling when smiling.
Lip Flips usually last between 3 to 4 months.
What to expect when getting a Lip Flip
Before a Lip Flip
Avoid using "anti-aging" products 1-2 days prior to your appointment.- Wash your face and remove makeup before your appointment.- Clear a flat surface and provide a comfortable seating option for your treatment. You might clean for the house cleaner, but no need to tidy up for us!
During a Lip Flip
- Your provider will review your treatment plan upon arrival, provide an assessment, and explain how your treatment will work.
- We always want to be transparent about price from the start. Your provider will share the number of units recommended for your treatment before injections begin.
- A topical numbing cream may be applied to decrease sensitivity.
- Your provider will inject Tox along the upper and lower lip's border.
- Injections will be quick and completed within a few minutes. You can expect small pinches, but nothing too painful!
After a Lip Flip
- Refrain from intense workouts and excessive alcohol intake 24 hours post-treatment.
- Results may appear within days to 2 weeks, peaking around 2-4 weeks post-treatment.
- Your provider will follow up after your appointment to ensure satisfaction and plan further steps.
Top Lip Flip Q&A
Unlike Lip Filler, Lip Flips do not give that instant full and plump look. They are a much more gradual and natural-looking solution.
A Lip Flip involves a toxin injection that temporarily relaxes the muscles around the mouth, causing a subtle lifting or "flipping" of the upper lip. This allows more of the upper lip to become visible, creating the appearance of a fuller lip without adding volume. It's often less expensive and less painful than lip filler.
Lip Filler, on the other hand, involves injecting a filler substance into the lips to add volume directly. While Lip Flip focuses on changing the position of the lip, Lip Filler is about increasing its size
These treatments last around 3 to 4 months, depending on how your body metabolizes the Tox.
No, it is not a permanent treatment. For most clients, it lasts around 3-4 months.
Lip Flips generally require 2 to 8 units of Tox and will cost the number of units times the price of Tox, but generally under $100.
A Lip Flip involves a toxin injection that temporarily relaxes the muscles around the mouth, causing a subtle lifting or "flipping" of the upper lip. This allows more of the upper lip to become visible, creating the appearance of a fuller lip without adding volume. It's often less expensive and less painful than lip filler.
Lip Filler Treatments, on the other hand, involves injecting a filler substance into the lips to add volume directly. While Lip Flip focuses on changing the position of the lip, Lip Filler is about increasing its size and overall fullness of the lips
Lip flips are a suitable cosmetic procedure for all types of lips. However, they are most effective for individuals with a hyperactive muscle around their mouth that causes their upper lip to turn in or pull up dramatically when they smile.
No, they involve a few injections of Tox and usually lasts for the same time as Tox treatments, which is three to four months.
A lip flip can cost between $48 and $150 depending on where you go. However, at Pinch, we charge only $12 per unit of Tox. This means that a lip flip usually requires 3-6 units of Tox, which costs between $36 and $72 dollars. When compared to lip filler, which costs $399 per syringe, lip flips are a much more affordable treatment option.
Lip flips are a low-cost treatment suitable for all lip types that provide a subtle enhancement starting at just $12 per unit. This makes them a perfect entry point for lip enhancement procedures at a lower price point than filler.
Like all Tox treatments, you can safely continue to get lip flips on an ongoing basis. For the best results and continued upkeep, it is recommended that you receive a lip flip every 3-4 months.
During a lip flip procedure, needles are used which may cause a slight pinch sensation but it shouldn't be painful. It is much more comfortable than getting a filler injection. However, if you are nervous about pain, you may ask your injector for a topical numbing cream beforehand to reduce sensitivity at the injection site.
Generally, lip flips do not dramatically change your smile or facial features. Unlike more dramatic treatments, a lip flip provides a subtle enhancement that doesn't overpower your facial features. It accentuates your lips' natural shape and contour, keeping them from curling under when you smile. This creates the appearance of fuller lips without adding lip filler.
No, lip flips do not affect eating. However, they can have an impact on drinking from a straw. After the lip flip procedure, it might be challenging to purse your lips together to drink from a straw. This is because the muscle that enables your lip to curl under is weakened. This effect may be more noticeable at first, but it usually subsides within a few days.