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The lip flip procedure is a minimally invasive treatment that works to slightly shape the upper lip upwards, to give the illusion of fuller and plumper lips with a more defined shape, and without looking artificial.
A lip flip is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures on the Sydney market for lip enhancement, as it is a quick, safe and cost-effective alternative to traditional dermal lip fillers.
The anti wrinkle lip flip is one of the newest and most popular cosmetic treatments in the market today, with a high success rate.
The lip flip procedure itself is extremely simple and quick, taking less than 5 minutes in one of our Sydney clinics. It is a great non-invasive and cost-effective alternative to traditional lip filler injections.
The goal of the ‘flip’ treatment is to relax the muscle surrounding the lips (orbicularis oris muscle), which helps form and shape the lips.
Maximum results are generally seen 10 to 14 days after the procedure and last between 8 to 12 weeks. At this point, most patients return for further injections to maintain their results.
At Contour Clinics, we’re the experts when it comes to lip enhancement and know how to achieve the look that will be just right for you. We only use premium brands of anti-wrinkle injectables for lip flips.
The anti wrinkle lip flip procedure is performed across all of our luxury clinics and involves administering anti-wrinkle injections around the upper lip border into the orbicularis oris muscle (the muscle that encircles your mouth). Anti-wrinkle products are neuromodulators that work to relax muscles. Once this is injected above the upper lip, it allows the upper lip to slightly roll or flip upwards. This gives an illusion of more volume and definition WITHOUT making you look fake. Relaxing the muscle can also assist in smoothing vertical lines (barcode lines/smokers lines) around the lips.
The treatment is suitable for individuals who are looking for a subtle pout to their lips, who feel that their upper lip disappears when the smile, who want fuller-looking lips but do not want to commit to additional volume with dermal fillers, and those who seek a more temporary treatment for lip enhancement.
Most individuals who are seeking to achieve fuller and plumper lips and achieve that Insta-worthy pout but are not ready to commit to something more intense such as dermal fillers turn to the lip flip procedure. A lip flip is a great way to experience fuller-looking lips with minimal downtime and without paying the price of lip filler treatments and undergoing a drastic change to the look of your lips.
Another benefit of the lip flip Sydney treatment is that it softens the perioral lines (lipstick/barcode/smoker’s lines) by relaxing the muscle-producing wrinkles around the lips. One of the main concerns with those who opt for the lip flip is that their upper lip disappears when smiling. The lip flip treatment creates the illusion of fuller lips by flipping the upper lip upwards and stopping the upper lip from turning inwards and disappearing on smiling. Naturally, fuller appearing lips are seen in just a few days after treatment.
Standard lip filler injections involve injecting hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that exists within our body. Once this is injected into the lips, it creates definition and boosts the volume of the lips while adding plumpness. This results in a fuller lip. However, lip flips are becoming increasingly popular as they only create the illusion of fuller lips without actually adding the volume. This is achieved with muscle relaxing agents being injected into the outer border of the lip at the orbicularis oris muscle to flip the upper lip outwards to create a fuller look.
The lip flip procedure is less invasive and more cost-effective in comparison to dermal fillers. The treatment also involves minimal downtime and is a good entry point for those wanting fuller lips, but aren’t ready to take the leap into lip augmentation with dermal fillers.
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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.
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.
Lip flip results are likely to last between 8 to 12 weeks, at which time many patients return for a top-up to maintain the results of their lip flips. Although, each individual is different, and the longevity of lip flips can vary between patients.
Lip flips are one of the safest and most trusted cosmetic treatments. It is a safe and low-risk procedure as there is only a small amount of neurotoxin (muscle-relaxing agent) injected. There may be small bruising and subtle swelling at the injection site for 1 to 2 days after treatment.
After your treatment, lip flip results should appear within the first few days with continual improvement up until a week after. Maximum results are generally seen between 10 to 14 days post-treatment.
After your treatment, small bruises at the injection site may appear for 1 or 2 days with some subtle redness and swelling.
