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Benefits of a Lip Flip
Lip flip treatment offers the following benefits:
- Fuller lips
- Little to no discomfort
- Minimal downtime
- More Natural results than filler
- A Non-surgical treatment
The treatment enhances the existing shape of your upper lip by allowing it to flip outwards, creating the illusion of fuller lips.
A gummy smile is characterised by an excessive show or display of your gumline especially when you smile or laugh. A gummy smile can be caused by several factors such as bad bite, enlarged gums, hyperactive upper lip, improper tooth eruption, short upper lip, smaller teeth, and an upper lip that rises higher than normal.
The good news is that a lip flip helps show more teeth and reduces the appearance of excessive gum display. It does this by relaxing the upper lip muscle via inhibition of signal transmission. This in turn causes your upper lip to flip outwards, creating the illusion of a fuller lip.
What’s the difference between a lip flip and fillers?
Unlike dermal fillers which increase your lip size, a lip flip only makes your lips appear larger but does not add volume. Flipping your lip involves the injection of a special substance into the muscle of your upper lip to relax the muscle via inhibition of signal transmission. By relaxing the muscle, it causes your upper lip to flip outwards, creating the illusion of a fuller lip. Moreover, Lip flipping also reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in the upper and lower lip area. With regards to results, a lip flip produces a shorter effect than dermal fillers and takes about a week to become noticeable.
Dermal fillers, on the other hand, make use of a material that is composed of a naturally-occurring substance in your body. This substance helps retain water in your skin by locking in moisture. When injected into your skin, dermal fillers literally fill in the sunken areas to provide more volume and fullness. The results of dermal fillers last about 6 to 12 months depending on the type of filler and your skincare regimen. After injection of the filler, you will immediately see an improvement in the appearance of the treated area.
Recovery after a Lip Flip
After the treatment, it is normal to have a small bump and bruising at the injection site. After a few days, they will just resolve without the need for any medical intervention. The results of a lip flip usually appear over a few days. During this time, the muscle of your upper lip relaxes, causing your upper lip to flip outwards. After a week, you will begin to notice the full results of the treatment.
To prevent complications and achieve the best clinical outcome:
- Apply an ice compress on the treated area
- Avoid extreme temperatures such as steam rooms or saunas
- Avoid flying on a plane as air pressure can worsen bruising and swelling
- Avoid passionate kissing
- Avoid lipstick for 24 hours
- Avoid salty and spicy foods as they can irritate your lips
- Avoid smoking
- Avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for 24 to 48 hours
- Do not engage in contact sports
- Do not massage or apply pressure to the treated area
- Do not drink alcohol