Lip Flip (Botulinum Toxin)

A Lip Flip uses a small dose of botulinum toxin placed in the muscle around the upper lip so that the lip relaxes and rolls subtly outward, making more of the lip visible and softening fine lines above it — all without filler. At Dermaestet it is offered as a quick, needle-light alternative or complement to hyaluronic acid lip enhancement, giving a natural lift rather than added volume. Results build over a few days and the effect is temporary, so it can be repeated to maintain the look.

A Lip Flip is a botulinum-toxin technique that subtly enhances the upper lip without adding any volume. A very small amount of toxin is injected into the orbicularis oris muscle along the upper lip border; as that muscle relaxes, the lip edge rolls gently outward and upward, so more of the pink lip shows and the fine vertical lines above it soften. At Dermaestet the treatment is presented as a way to achieve fuller-looking lips and a brighter smile by relaxation rather than by injecting material, and it pairs well with hyaluronic acid filler when both subtle lift and added volume are wanted. The procedure takes around fifteen minutes and needs no anaesthetic. After assessing how the mouth moves, the practitioner places a few tiny injections along the upper lip. There is no real downtime, though brief tenderness is possible. The effect appears over a few days as the muscle relaxes, and because it is botulinum toxin the result is temporary — lasting a number of weeks to a few months — and can be repeated. It is important to understand that a Lip Flip is not a replacement for lip fillers: it does not increase lip volume, but it refines shape and the appearance of the upper lip. The clinic advises that some people are better suited to filler, or to a combination of the two. The treatment suits adults wanting a discreet, natural enhancement of the upper lip; it is avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and suitability is confirmed at consultation.