Sides of top lip disappears. Will fillers or lip flip help to get a fuller look? (Photo)

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Hi I have a small top lip that disappears on the end. Will fillers and/or lip flip be helpful to get a fuller look?

Anna Petropoulos, MD, FRCS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question! Yes, both lip fillers and a lip flip can help enhance the appearance of a small top lip that disappears on the ends.

Lip Fillers: These are injectable hyaluronic acid-based substances (e.g., Juvederm, Restylane) that add volume to the lips. If you want a fuller, more defined top lip, fillers can provide noticeable volume and shape, especially around the areas where your lip tends to disappear. The effects are immediate and typically last 6-12 months.

Lip Flip: This involves small injections of Botox into the muscles just above your upper lip. It relaxes the muscle, causing your lip to slightly flip outward, giving the appearance of a fuller upper lip without adding actual volume. This technique is subtler than fillers and is ideal for "testing the waters" of having a fuller upper lip, lasting around 2 months.

Your lip shape (the M shape) can be very tricky to treat with fillers, so be sure to see an experienced provider!

Best of luck!

Genie Alexander, RN BSN for Anna Petropoulos, MD FRCS at Center for Classic Beauty, Danvers & Boston, MA

A.J. Amadi, MD · Answer

Hi there! Yes, dermal fillers could be helpful to give your upper lip more fullness. You have what injectors call an "M shape" to your upper lip, and this can be challenging to correct. Make sure you have a consultation with and experienced injector who is familiar with this lip shape and the best ways to augment with natural results. It is also important to go slowly and fill over a few months rather than at one appointment. Hope this helps!

Falguni Patel, MD, FACOG · Answer

thanks for your question. you could benefit from both, because your bottom lip is much more voluminous then your top you can add filler to make them more balanced. You can also add a lip flip to turn out the corners of your lips.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

​You would get a nice improvement with lip fillers. Volbella, Restylane, and Juvederm are good to create a symmetrical lip. NovaThreads can be used to improve lift and shape. Implants or fat are alternatives. Technique will be important here, so you'll want to see someone meticulous. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer​

Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC · Answer

I believe you will be happier and have nicer results with putting hyaluronic-acid based filler into the lateral/sides of the upper lip and it will last much longer than a botulinum toxin (e.g. Botox, Dysport) "lip-flip."

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