Would a lip flip make my lips bigger? What treatment do you suggest?

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My lips are thin. The side profile lacks volume and width. The front lacks volume. I want them bigger in volume and size but them to look natural.

Casey Anderson, MD, FACS · Answer

A lip flip implies botox. This can provide a very subtle change that has to be done 4 times a year on average to keep the results. Lip filler can more effectively get the results you are looking for with more long term results (6-18 months on average). Make sure to research who does your injections to ensure they are fully trained.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear lala12367,
I perform a lot of lip injections with fillers such as juvederm and it works great. Many times I need to put more in one side than the other to attempt to even out the vermillion border (The red line of the lip). This helps provide more symmetry at times.For patients looking for a more long lasting result, I recommend fat grafting. That is, using your own bodies fat to make your lips naturally look more shapely. The bonus is that the results last many many years.
In general, I avoid using permanent prosthesis because I find that the lips are such dynamic and sensitive structures, the end result is not natural.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Gary Linkov, MD · Answer

There are surgical and non-surgical approaches to lip augmentation. Non-surgical approaches include botox (slight lift, reducing gum show) and filler (volume restoration). Surgically, you can have two separate incisions under the nose (italian), one incision under the nose (bull horn), one incision at the red/white upper lip junction (gull wing) or two separate incision at the corners, or a combination, depending on your desired look and anatomy. My preferred surgical technique is called the Elelyft, which is a version of the bullhorn approach.

In your situation, please provide photos in order for us to make a recommendation. There are nonsurgical and surgical options for lip augmentation.

Gary Linkov, MD 
Lip Specialist / RealSelf Lip Lift Medical Reviewer 
Manhattan

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  A lip flip can help show the "dry" red of your upper lip more but you may require a combination of it and fillers to achieve an improvement in volume and size.  Hope this helps.

Anne Hermann, MD · Answer

Hello,Typically, a lip flip is when a provider injects four to six units of Botox into the upper lip. This relaxed the muscles above the lip and can give the appearance of a subtle increase in volume. Usually, the lip flip is so subtle, that I recommend a dermal filler, such as Juvederm or Volbella if someone truly wants an increase in lip volume. A skilled injector can make the volume look natural and will likely give a better outcome.

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