Upper Lip Consultations in Melbourne
At Cityskin, we understand that many people have concerns about their upper lip, particularly about those that may be turned inward. If you are one of those people, we invite you to book an upper lip consultation in Melbourne with a Cityskin clinician to learn more about options for a solution to your concerns.
Exploring Options for a More Visible Upper Lip
Consultations for the upper lip, sometimes referred to as exploring a “lip flip”, focus on increasing how much of the upper lip shows when smiling. This differs from lip volume enhancement, which adds fullness to the lip tissue. Instead, an upper lip consultation explores how relaxing the surrounding muscle (the orbicularis oris) can gently roll the lip outward.
How It Works
Muscles around the mouth influence how the upper lip sits when smiling. During a consultation, your clinician will explain how softening these muscles may allow more of the upper lip to show without adding volume. The treatment plan is assessed for each individual.
Who May Consider Upper Lip Consultations?
Upper lip consultations may suit those who:
- Have an upper lip that turns inward when smiling
- Feel their upper lip is less visible than they would like
- Are curious whether it could also help with a gummy smile
What to Expect Before, During and After
Before
Your consultation includes a review of your medical history and an assessment of how your upper lip moves when smiling, along with a discussion of suitability, potential risks and expected outcomes.
During
If a procedure is deemed medically appropriate, the area is cleansed. Your clinician will target the tension in the muscles surrounding the mouth. The process is brief, with most clients typically experiencing mild, temporary pressure.
After
Some bruising and temporary upper lip weakness may occur. Your clinician will explain aftercare, possible downtime and activities that may be temporarily affected, along with when to contact the clinic with any concerns.
Results and Follow-Up
Results generally last around eight weeks, shorter than other facial areas due to the conservative approach used on the upper lip. Changes may become visible gradually, with final results assessed at a follow-up appointment. Outcomes and longevity vary between individuals.
FAQs
Results generally last for up to 8 weeks. Compared to other facial areas, the longevity is relatively shorter due to the conservative approach taken when addressing the upper lip.
Side effects are mild and are likely to wear off within 2 weeks. They include:
- A small bruise in the area
- Temporary muscle weakness in the upper lip making it more difficult to purse the lips and use a straw.
To learn more about the specifics, we encourage you to book a consultation with an experienced member of our team.
An upper lip consultation explores options that relax the muscles around the mouth to change how much of the upper lip shows when smiling, while a lip volume consultation focuses on options that add fullness to the lips.
This should be discussed with your Cityskin clinician during a consultation, as your medical history and current circumstances will be reviewed to assess suitability.
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Clinic Locations
Cityskin has various aesthetic skin clinics in Melbourne offering solutions to your cosmetic concerns, such as fine lines, volume enhancement, double chin removal, collagen stimulating, facial slimming, tooth grinding and more. To discuss your treatment options with a Cityskin clinician, we encourage you to book a consultation.
If you are a new patient, please proceed to book a free 30-minute consultation under the “I am a new patient” section. All our consultations for new patients at Cityskin are free.
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