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Over the years, the world has witnessed a shift in beauty trends, with both men and women embracing the idea of enhancing their bodies to look good. However, the focus for many is how to improve or retain the natural look of the face. Many facial procedures have become more popular as many people are now welcoming and accommodating the idea of body enhancement. One such facial producer is the Botox Lip Flip.
The Botox Lip Flip is a non-surgical treatment procedure that gives you voluptuous lips. The process does not involve filling your lips with hyaluronic acid as with dermal fillers. It consists of getting a Botox injection into your mouth corners and the middle of your upper lip.
The injection relaxes the muscles in your upper lip, causing part of your upper lip in your mouth to flip outward and upward, creating a natural-looking pout and giving your lips a fuller appearance. Although Botox lip flip makes your lips look more pronounced, it does not increase lip size.
Difference Between Botox Lip Flip and Lip Fillers
Lip filler and lip flips both have the same aim, to give you full lips with a more natural appearance. However, the procedure for this two differ. Lip fillers involve a surgical procedure, while Botox lip fill is non-surgical. Furthermore, lip flips make the lips appear more plumper, while lip fillers make lips actual full thanks to hyaluronic acid and other fillers that help give your skin a hydrated and structured appearance.
Also, Botox lip flips use a small quantity of Botox on your upper lip to relax the muscle so it can quickly turn upward. This action makes your lips appear fuller by just rearranging without increasing the actual volume of the lips.
Furthermore, dermal lip fillers are more expensive than lip flips. However, lip flips have shorter effects compared to fillers. The impacts of flips can only last up to 4 months, while those of fillers can last up to a year. Also, there is a difference in when the results will be visible after a procedure. The result can be seen immediately for lip fillers, while for flips, you would have to wait for up to a week to see results.
Who Is the Right Candidate for the Facial Procedure?
Many people who want to enhance their facial features or get rid of something on their face that they do not like, such as fine lines and wrinkles, go for surgical and non-surgical procedures to achieve their goal. People who opt for non-surgical lip procedures include:
- Those who want fuller lips without necessary having to put in fillers
- Individuals who want to enhance their smile
- Those who want to get rid of upper lines
Lip Flip Procedure and How It Works
Every medical or cosmetic procedure has its dos and don’ts, and it is essential that you understand them before you go in for treatment. For Botox lip flip, you should stay away from blood thinners like aspirin and alcohol for 3 to 4 days before the procedure. Aspirin in the blood makes bruising and swelling worse after a procedure.
During the procedure, you should bear this in mind. The process is short, and it is supposed to take about 10-15 minutes. There will be no numbing before the injection, and this is because the procedure is considered relatively painless.
Your doctor will inject a kind of abobotalinumtoxin A, such as Dysport, Jeauveau, and in this case, Botox, into the middle of your upper lip and corners of the mouth. The goal is to relax the orbicularis Oris muscle found around this mouth region, which helps shape and form the lips. The injection will make the upper lip relax and flip outside, giving you a precise vision of fuller lips.
After the producer is done, you will likely return to your normal activities immediately. However, your upper lip may appear swollen and may feel numb. To get the best results out of the procedure, you are advised to stay clear of alcohol and smoking for 3-4 days after the process, as these two substances increase the risk of infection.
Also, control touching lips until all the numbness and swelling go away; however, you can massage your lips gently to spread the Botox. Also, avoid sleeping in positions that exert pressure on your lips. The procedure results will be visible after the numbness and swelling go down in 7- 14 days.
You must know that Botox lip flips are not permanent, and they can only last 2-4 months. This is because it’s a minute amount of Botox injected into your upper lip. If you notice the effects start to wear off, and you still want to keep the full lip illusion, you can book another appointment for the procedure with your doctor.
Botox lip flips work by blocking signals from the nervous system that occasion muscle movement around the upper lip area.
Another Procedure To Treat Upper Lines
If you are not feeling the Botox lip fillers, you can go for another procedure called Microneedling to take care of your upper lip lines. This cosmetic procedure involves using tiny, sterilized needles to prick the skin. The minute wounds made will cause your skin to produce more elastin and collagen, which heals your skin and helps you look much younger.
Lip lines or smoker lines are fine vertical lines that start from the upper lips and go up towards the nose. Upper lip lines result from dehydration, too much exposure to sunlight, exposure to pollution, lifestyle choices like exercise and diet, and genetics.
You should undertake this process in a doctor’s office. If you want to try it out in another place that is not a doctor’s office, check the person’s credentials thoroughly. Dermatologists and Aestheticians can handle this treatment perfectly. The process is not long. It takes about 10-15 minutes to be complete depending on the size of the area being worked on. For most people, you will need 4-6 treatment sessions to notice the difference in your skin.
