Enhance your natural lip shape with a subtle, elegant Lip Flip at Derma Revive Skin Clinic in London. This advanced anti-wrinkle injection technique offers a refined lift to the upper lip without added volume.
Treatment Time up to 30 min
Duration of Results up to 3 Months
Results Within 7 Days
Downtime None
For those seeking a gentle enhancement to the shape and definition of their lips, the Lip Flip is a sophisticated, minimally invasive option. Unlike traditional lip fillers that add volume, the Lip Flip involves the precise use of anti-wrinkle injections to subtly elevate the upper lip, making it appear fuller and more defined when the face is at rest or in motion.
This technique is ideal for clients who want a more visible upper lip when they smile or speak, but without the plumpness associated with filler. It creates a naturally enhanced look by relaxing the muscle just above the lip, allowing the top lip to gently “flip” outward. At Derma Revive Skin Clinic, our practitioners offer bespoke Lip Flip treatments tailored to suit your lip shape, facial proportions, and overall aesthetic goals.
A Lip Flip is a precise application of anti-wrinkle injections (typically botulinum toxin) into the orbicularis oris muscle — the muscle surrounding the mouth. By softening the movement of this muscle, the treatment allows the upper lip to roll slightly upward, revealing more of the pink tissue and giving the appearance of a fuller shape.
This treatment is particularly beneficial for clients who feel their upper lip disappears when they smile, or who want to define the lip line without changing volume. It also helps to smooth out vertical lip lines and reduce tension in the area, offering a more youthful, relaxed expression.
The Lip Flip is gaining popularity for its subtlety, speed, and effectiveness. Benefits include:
Improved Lip Definition: Gently enhances the shape and visibility of the upper lip.
Non-Volumising Enhancement: Offers a natural alternative to filler for those seeking shape over fullness.
Reduces Lip Curl When Smiling: Prevents the upper lip from disappearing during facial movement.
Softens Lip Lines: Helps reduce fine lines above the mouth without altering facial expression.
Quick and Convenient: A fast, walk-in treatment with minimal downtime.
Low Commitment: Results are temporary and fade gradually, allowing flexibility over time.
For individuals who are unsure about committing to dermal fillers or who prefer a more subtle aesthetic approach, the Lip Flip offers a beautifully understated result.
One of the key advantages of a Lip Flip is how natural the results appear. There’s no added volume or change to the structure of the lips — instead, the enhancement comes from strategic relaxation of the surrounding muscles.
Our approach is always to prioritise proportion, facial harmony, and long-term satisfaction. Rather than dramatically changing your lips, we focus on enhancing what you already have in a refined, sophisticated way. The goal is for others to notice your fresh, relaxed look — not the treatment itself.
The Lip Flip typically lasts between 6 and 10 weeks. Because the treatment uses a smaller dose of anti-wrinkle product than other areas, it tends to wear off a little faster. However, it can be easily maintained with regular top-ups, or used as a trial for clients considering longer-lasting lip enhancement options.
One of the key benefits of this short-term result is flexibility. If you love the look, you can maintain it; if you’d prefer to adjust your approach, you have the freedom to do so at your next visit.
A Lip Flip actually uses anti-wrinkle injections — it’s just a specific technique where a small amount is injected into the muscle above the upper lip. It’s not a question of one being better than the other, but rather which area is being treated. If your goal is to subtly enhance your upper lip without added volume, a Lip Flip may be more suitable than dermal filler or traditional wrinkle-targeting injections.
It’s best to avoid kissing or applying pressure to the lips for at least 24 hours after a Lip Flip. This allows the product to settle into the muscle properly. After that short period, kissing is completely safe and won’t interfere with your results.
Yes, one of the key reasons clients choose a Lip Flip is its subtlety. It gently enhances the upper lip by revealing more of the pink lip line without adding volume, making it an excellent choice for those who want a natural, refined improvement rather than a plumper look.
No, a properly performed Lip Flip does not create duck lips. That look is typically associated with excessive filler, not anti-wrinkle injections. A Lip Flip only slightly relaxes the muscle above the lip, allowing the top lip to curl outward gently — not puff outward.
When done well, you usually can’t. A good Lip Flip enhances the lip’s appearance subtly, often going unnoticed by others. You might see a more defined lip or a lip that no longer vanishes when smiling, but it shouldn’t look obviously treated.
Those who already have a very full upper lip or people looking for significant volume increase may not benefit from a Lip Flip. Similarly, if you need long-term or dramatic reshaping, filler or other treatments might be more appropriate. Your practitioner will assess suitability during consultation.
Lip Flips aren’t recommended for individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or for those with certain neurological or muscular conditions. People with unrealistic expectations about outcome may also be advised to consider alternative treatments better aligned with their goals.
Most clients describe the treatment as only mildly uncomfortable — similar to a quick pinch. The procedure involves just a few tiny injections above the upper lip and takes only a few minutes. Discomfort is brief, and no anaesthetic is usually required.
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