Face Lip Flip

Have you always wanted to improve the shape of your lips, but are concerned about the possibility of looking overdone?

A lip flip is a minimally invasive, more natural appearing cosmetic treatment designed to subtly enhance the appearance and shape of your upper lip, providing gentle improvements to your overall lip aesthetics.

This common cosmetic approach may suit those seeking subtle enhancement without significant downtime or substantial volume changes. At Contour Clinics, your personalised lip enhancement consultation with our qualified cosmetic doctors will carefully assess your unique facial features, discuss realistic outcomes, suitable treatment options, and potential risks, ensuring you’re fully informed.

Subtle Lip Enhancement: Personalised cosmetic consultations designed to gently enhance lip shape and definition, aligning closely with your individual aesthetic goals
Advanced 3D Facial Analysis: Detailed assessments with our experienced cosmetic doctors, using state-of-the-art 3D imaging technology to tailor treatments specifically to you
Minimal Downtime & Natural Appearance: Minimally invasive procedure aimed at subtle, natural-looking lip improvements

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Results may vary between individuals and depend on personal goals, baseline characteristics, and responses to treatment. A consultation with a qualified medical professional is recommended to determine if this treatment is suitable for you.

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Understanding the Anatomy How Does a Lip Flip Procedure Work?

The orbicularis oris is a circular muscle that surrounds the mouth. It plays a central role in shaping and moving the lips, allowing actions such as speaking, puckering, and smiling.

When the orbicularis oris muscle is particularly active or tense, it can create specific cosmetic effects. For example, an overly active orbicularis oris can cause the upper lip to curl inward slightly, resulting in the appearance of thinner or less defined lips, especially when smiling. Increased muscle tension can also accentuate fine vertical lines around the lips, commonly known as “lipstick lines,” “barcode lines,” or “smoker’s lines.”

Understanding the activity of this muscle is important when considering cosmetic approaches aimed at achieving softer, fuller-looking lips and improved lip definition. Your Contour Clinics cosmetic doctor will assess your orbicularis oris muscle activity and design a tailored treatment plan that suits your individual baseline anatomy and aesthetic goals.

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At Contour Clinics, we’re committed to providing safe, ethical, and personalised cosmetic care. Our experienced clinicians focus on delivering balanced, realistic outcomes tailored specifically to your needs.

Book your complimentary consultation today to discuss suitable cosmetic options and experience the patient-focused care that sets Contour Clinics apart. Individual results can vary, and our clinicians will guide you through what outcomes may be achievable for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a lip flip and lip volumising treatments?

Lip Flip:
A lip flip is designed to subtly adjust your lip shape by addressing muscle activity around the upper lip. Rather than adding volume, it helps create the appearance of fuller lips by allowing the upper lip to gently roll outward, subtly enhancing the lip border and shape. It’s ideal if you’re seeking a natural-looking result without adding significant lip volume.

Lip Volumising Treatments:
In contrast, lip volumising treatments directly increase the fullness of the lips by adding cosmetic volume beneath the skin. These treatments focus specifically on enhancing lip size, plumpness, and contour. Lip volumising is usually recommended if your goal is to achieve visibly fuller lips with a more noticeable increase in lip volume.

During your personalised consultation at Contour Clinics, experienced cosmetic doctors clearly discuss these options, assess your lip shape and structure, and help you choose the approach most aligned with your desired aesthetic outcome.

Does a Lip Flip Hurt?

Lip flip is a short and generally painless treatment. However, we do offer topical numbing cream or happy gas for patients who are concerned about pain tolerance to assure that your experience with us is a smooth one.

Is a Lip Flip Procedure Right for Me?

A consultation with a skilled professional is imperative before undertaking any cosmetic procedures, including the lip flip Sydney treatment. Our doctors and nurses will assess what is best for you and your desired results. It is important to note that individuals who play musical instruments that require certain mouth positions or other activities that require similar movement of the mouth may have some minor issues with lip strength post-procedure that may affect their ability to perform.

Is Lip Flip Safe?

All medical procedures carry risk. The risks of a lip flip procedure as they relate to your own unique circumstances will be discussed at your complimentary consultation with our experienced cosmetic clinicians. Typical risks may include, but are not limited to:

Swelling or redness: Typically mild and temporary, resolving naturally within a short period.
Bruising: Minor bruising can occur at treatment sites, usually resolving gradually over days to weeks.
Tenderness or discomfort: Mild discomfort or tenderness can be experienced but is generally short-lived.

What can I expect after my lip flip treatment?

After your treatment, small bruises at the injection site may appear for 1 or 2 days with some subtle redness and swelling. Cosmetic effects can begin to occur around day 3, with full results visible at day 14.

There is no guarantee your treatment course will follow the same timeframe. Your cosmetic doctor will explain expected time frames as they relate to you and your treatment during your consultation.

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