Is Botox lip flip a good option for me to add a little volume without altering the shape? (Photo)

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I’d like to add a little volume to my lips without altering the shape. Is Botox lip flip a good option for me? Note I had fillers in the past and don’t want to consider them again for lips. I want to stay looking natural.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. A lip flip is a good treatment option for those who want to achieve fuller lips but don’t want lip fillers. A lip flip involves injecting Botox above the upper lip to relax the muscles around the mouth, causing the lip to “flip” and curl outward to create a fuller and plumper upper lip. The results are subtle and can give you the natural appearance you desire.
 
I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced expert injector who can evaluate your concern and determine the best treatment plan for you.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you appear to have full and natural appearing lips. Sometimes a lip flip can cause difficulty with speech or difficulty using a straw. In hour practice, we prefer to use microdroplet Silikon-1000 for subtle and permanent lip augmentation. I hope this is helpful! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

A lip flip is a procedure that uses neuromodulators, such as Botox, to relax a muscle in the upper lip, causing the lip to "flip" and giving the appearance of a fuller upper lip. The procedure is different than getting lip fillers, which are injections directly into the lip, as opposed to above it.As we age, the decreased production of new collagen and elastin molecules make lips appear thinner. They lose the vital subdermal structure needed to remain full and plump. You have the beautiful lips shape. To add little volume you have to consider this Exfoliate your lips. Apply a Moisturizing Mask. Moisturize Your Lips Regularly. Use a product with hyaluronic acid. Try Contouring. Use the Cold To Plump Up Your Lips. Hope this helps

Tanya T. Khan, MD · Answer

Hello, a lip flip is a great way to give vertical dimension to the lip without having to inject filler. With that said, you have great vertical lip dimensions already. Maybe your lower lip only and a very small amount.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

The use of an appropriate low viscosity, malleable, cohesive HA filler injected properly along the vermilion borders of the lips can increase red lip show, add a subtle flip, while not adding unnecessary volume or distorting the body of the lips. If necessary, this may be combined with a Botox Lip Flip. However, this is seldom necessary. As these are advanced injection techniques, they should not be left to the hands of novice injectors. You would be wise to consult an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist filler expert. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Kelly O'Malley Mattone, MD · Answer

A lip flip with Botox or Jeaveau, my favorite toxin, is the most natural way to enhance the volume of your lips. It's a quick, easy procedure without downtime of the worry or cost of filler.

PUR-FORM - Boca Raton · Answer

Absolutely! A lip flip is a great way to experience a subtle increase in the volume of the lips without altering the shape. A lip flip relaxes the orbicularis oris muscle that contributes to pesky fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth as we age. With a lip flip, this muscle is just slightly more relaxed, allow for the appearing of smoother, more pouty looking lips without adding filler. This is one of my personal favorite treatments that gives me a nice plum pout without adding filler.

Kira Bahnam, NMD · Answer

The only way to find out if you'd be a good candidate for a lip flip is to come in for a consultation so we can evaluate the way your top lip moves when you smile. If you have a strong obicularis oris muscle (the muscle around the mouth), it's going to tug that upper lip down and make it curl into itself. That is a great indicator if you'd be a candidate or not. If you aren't, I would suggest having lip filler strategically placed to help give volume to the lips without altering the shape. Not all injectors are trained for this so I would highly suggest to research their work and ask during your consultation. If they have a professional Instagram page, check out all the before/after photos they have for lips and see if you like the work they do.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

A lip flip may enrich the lip appearance but it will not increase the volume.  You can consider adding lighter fillers such as Juvederm Volbella or Restylane Kysse.  These products are designed for the lips to give a more natural feeling and enhancement.

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