Lip flip - fuller lips without filler

Longing for fuller lips but worried about an injectable filler? A lip flip is a gentler solution. BTX visibly enlarges the upper lip and turns it slightly outwards, with no need for hyaluronic acid. The result is natural-looking, better-defined lips without a noticeable increase in volume.

What a lip flip is and how it works

A lip flip is an application of BTX into the muscle around the mouth, called the orbicularis oris. This muscle encircles the mouth and, when it contracts, rolls the upper lip inwards. BTX weakens its pull, so the lip turns out and looks bigger.

The result is not added volume but a different position of the lip. A lip that used to roll inwards turns outwards after the treatment and shows more of its red part.

Summary: A lip flip changes the position of the lip with BTX; it does not change its volume with a filler.

Lip flip vs lip filler

A lip flip adjusts the position of the upper lip, while a hyaluronic acid filler adds volume to the lip tissue. Anyone looking for a way to enlarge their lips without filler will find exactly that in a lip flip.

The main differences:

• A lip flip works with the muscle, a filler with the volume of the lip tissue
• A lip flip lasts a shorter time, a filler longer
• Combining both methods gives a more pronounced, yet natural result

Summary: For a subtle correction without extra volume, choose a lip flip. If volume is missing, the answer is a filler or a combination of both methods.

Who a lip flip is suitable for

A lip flip is suitable for clients with a thinner or inward-rolling upper lip who want to enlarge their lips subtly without changing their volume. It also works well as a first step into aesthetic lip treatments.

The method sometimes also helps with a so-called gummy smile, a smile that shows too much of the gum. BTX relaxes the pull of the muscle that lifts the lip high when smiling, so less of the gum is exposed.

It is not suitable for clients whose lips lack volume or who want a marked change of shape. A filler is the better choice there, or a filler combined with a lip flip.

Summary: We recommend a lip flip for a subtle correction of lip shape and size, not for replacing missing volume.

How a lip flip treatment works

The treatment takes a few minutes and is done as an outpatient procedure with no complicated preparation. The doctor injects a small amount of BTX with a fine needle into the muscle around the upper lip, usually at four to six points.

Before the application the skin is cleansed and, for greater comfort, a numbing cream is usually applied to the lip. After the treatment you can go straight back to your usual routine.

Summary: The treatment is quick, done as an outpatient procedure and needs almost no recovery time.

Combining a lip flip with other treatments

A lip flip combines well with a lip filler if you want to add volume and adjust the position of the upper lip at the same time. The combination gives a more pronounced, yet still natural result. The two are usually not done at the same visit. BTX tends to come first, and once it has taken full effect (after about two weeks) we apply the filler.

The treatment can also be combined with other BTX applications, for example around the eyes or on the forehead, all in a single session. The exact combination of treatments is discussed at a personal consultation with the doctor.

Summary: A lip flip can safely be combined with other BTX treatments in one visit. Hyaluronic acid is ideally injected into the lips only once BTX has taken full effect, about two weeks later.

How much a lip flip costs

At our clinic a lip flip costs CZK 2,500. This is a fixed price with no additional fees. The consultation before the treatment is free and includes, among other things, the doctor's assessment of your lip anatomy.

If you combine the treatment with a filler or another BTX treatment, the total price reflects the scope of all procedures in that session. Prices for all treatments are in our price list.

Summary: A lip flip costs CZK 2,500, and the consultation with us is always free.

Lifting the upper lip

A lip flip is a quick way to get visibly fuller, slightly turned-out lips without an injectable filler. The treatment changes the position of the upper lip by relaxing the surrounding muscle, and the result is subtle and natural. It suits clients who want a gentle correction of their smile, or who are trying an aesthetic lip treatment for the first time and worry about overcorrection with fillers. If you are wondering whether a lip flip is the right choice for you, the best next step is a personal consultation with our doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Does a lip flip hurt?

The treatment is well tolerated; the injections are quick and shallow. We usually apply a numbing cream beforehand.

Can I talk and eat normally after a lip flip?

Yes. Only rarely do minor difficulties with pronouncing some sounds appear. The treatment does not restrict eating or drinking. In some cases, whistling or closing your lips around a straw may be temporarily harder. We recommend avoiding intense exercise on the first day after the application.

Can a lip flip be combined with a lip filler?

Yes, the combination is common and gives a more pronounced, yet natural result. The lip flip adjusts the position of the upper lip and the filler adds volume where it is missing. The doctor always proposes the exact procedure, and any combination, at the consultation according to your lip anatomy.

Who is a lip flip not suitable for?

The method is not suitable for clients whose lips lack volume or who want a marked change of shape. In that case a hyaluronic acid filler gives a better result, possibly combined with a lip flip.