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Lip Flip

What is a Lip Flip?

A Lip Flip is a targeted neurotoxin treatment used to relax the superficial fibres of the muscle surrounding the mouth. By temporarily weakening this muscle, the lip border is encouraged to evert, or "flip out," creating the illusion of more volume and better definition without using traditional hyaluronic acid filler.

Areas That Can Be Treated With a Lip Flip:

  • Upper Lip Border: The key area where micro-injections are placed to relax the muscle fibres.

  • Corners of the Mouth: Can sometimes be treated to subtly lift downturned corners (Marionette lines).

How Can a Lip Flip Transform Your Appearance?

The Lip Flip is perfect for those seeking enhancement without added bulk:

  • Enhanced Lip Definition: Creates a more defined upper lip border and a more pronounced cupid's bow.

  • Appearance of Increased Fullness: Makes the upper lip look naturally larger by exposing more of the pink vermillion tissue.

  • Correcting Lip Inversion on Smiling: Excellent for patients whose upper lip tends to "disappear" or thin when they smile.

  • Minimal Commitment: It's a faster, less expensive option than filler, making it a great first step into lip enhancement.

The Nurse Reine Specialized Process:

Nurse Reine’s technique ensures the perfect subtle 'flip' with maximal function preservation:

  • Conservative Dosing: Only a tiny, conservative amount of neurotoxin is used to achieve the slight relaxation necessary for the 'flip' without causing functional muscle weakness.

  • Precise Margin Targeting: Injections are placed exactly at the vermillion border (the edge of the lip) to maximize the rolling-out effect.

  • Natural Movement Preservation: Care is taken to ensure the relaxation is subtle, allowing for comfortable and normal speaking, eating, and drinking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Lip Filler adds volume and structure using Hyaluronic Acid. Lip Flip uses neurotoxin to roll the lip outward, making the natural lip tissue more visible without adding physical volume. They can be used together for comprehensive results.

  • Because the muscle needs time to relax, the full effect of the Lip Flip is visible between 7 and 14 days post-treatment.

  • Due to the precise and minimal dosing, the effects typically last between 6 to 8 weeks (shorter than the 3-4 months for static facial wrinkles).

  • When performed correctly, the effect is subtle and should not affect your ability to talk or eat. The key is precise, minimal dosing.

  • Yes, combining a Lip Flip (for definition and projection) with a Mini Lip Enhancement (for hydration and subtle volume) can achieve beautiful, balanced results.

  • The injections are quick, and a tiny pinch is felt. Bruising is very rare, and downtime is virtually non-existent.