Enhance your natural lip shape with a subtle, refined lip flip at Refine Aesthetics Medspa. This treatment softens a gummy smile and gently improves lip definition using expertly placed neuromodulators like Botox. Life is too short to not feel great about your lips!
Reveal a More Balanced Smile
A lip flip is a subtle, non-surgical treatment that enhances the appearance of the upper lip without adding volume. Using a small amount of neuromodulator, we relax specific muscles around the lip, allowing it to gently roll outward and creating a fuller, more defined look. This treatment is ideal for addressing a gummy smile, lip curling when you talk or smile, or a thin upper lip. The results are natural, refined, and beautifully understated.
Lip Flip Helps With These Concerns:
- A gummy smile when you grin
- An upper lip that curls inward when smiling
- Minimal upper lip visibility at rest
- Asymmetry in the upper lip movement
- Loss of lip definition with facial expression
What Are the Benefits of a Lip Flip?
- Enhances upper lip definition without adding volume
- Softens the appearance of a gummy smile
- Maintains natural movement and facial expressions
- Requires minimal product and no downtime
- Delivers subtle, refined results that look like you
The Science Behind Lip Flip
A lip flip works by using a small amount of neuromodulator, such as Botox, Dysport, or DAXXIFY, to gently relax the muscle around the upper lip that pulls it inward when you smile. When this muscle activity is softened, the lip naturally rolls outward, making it appear more defined without adding volume.
This treatment doesn’t change the structure of your lips: it simply adjusts how the muscle moves, creating a subtle, natural enhancement that looks effortless while preserving normal expressions and facial balance.
What Happens During Your Lip Flip Session?
During your lip flip session, you’ll start with a personalized consultation to confirm that this treatment aligns with your goals. Your provider will carefully assess your lip movement and smile dynamics, then place small, precise amounts of neuromodulator into targeted muscles around your upper lip. The process is quick and minimally uncomfortable.
Lip Flip FAQs
Is a lip flip better than lip filler?
Neither option is “better”: they simply address different concerns. A lip flip is ideal if you want subtle definition or to reduce a gummy smile, while lip filler is better for increasing volume or reshaping the lips. Your provider will help you choose what best supports your goals.
Does a lip flip add volume to your lips?
No, this treatment does not add volume. A lip flip enhances the outward roll of your upper lip, creating the illusion of fuller lips without filler. If you’re looking for actual volume or shape changes, your provider may recommend a filler or use it in combination with a lip flip.
Is there downtime after a lip flip?
There is little to no downtime. You may experience mild tenderness or slight swelling at the injection sites, but this typically resolves quickly. You can return to most activities immediately.
When will you see results after a lip flip?
You’ll begin to notice results within 3 to 5 days, with full effects visible around 7 to 10 days after treatment. The change is subtle and gradual, allowing your lip to look naturally more defined without an obvious “done” appearance.
How long does a lip flip last?
The results from a lip flip typically last 6 to 8 weeks. Because the treatment uses a small amount of neuromodulator and targets a very active muscle, it wears off sooner than other injectables. Many patients choose to maintain results with quick touch-up visits.
Refine What’s Already Yours
Refine Aesthetics Medspa is a boutique destination in downtown Austin, TX, where science, artistry, and medicine come together to elevate your natural beauty. We specialize in subtle, bespoke treatments that help you feel like yourself, only more refined. Every experience is personal, intentional, and guided by expert injectors who prioritize authenticity. If you’re considering a lip flip, we invite you to schedule a consultation today.
