Lip flip treatment in Melbourne

A lip flip is a procedure using anti-wrinkle injections to turn out the upper lip and make the lips appear fuller. At Cityskin clinics in Melbourne we charge $150 for the lip flip procedure when treating this area alone. Lip flip treatment tends to last for up to 8 weeks and wears off quicker than other cosmetic areas of the face because we use light units in the lip area.

The video below shows Dr Brown explaining everything you need to know about the lip flip treatment.

The lip flip works by relaxing the muscle around the mouth with anti-wrinkle injections. In a few days, when the anti-wrinkle product starts to work, the upper lip can subtly turn outwards giving the appearance of a fuller upper lip. In some patients the lip flip treatment can also help reduce a ‘gummy smile‘.

The cost of a lip flip at Cityskin clinics in Melbourne is $150. At Cityskin we do not charge a consultation fee.

An anti-wrinkle ‘unit’ is a measured amout of product. We usually use between 2 and 4 units of anti-wrinkle product to turn the lip out. The injection points that we use are shown below with 0.5 – 1 unit used at each injection site (yellow dots).

Lip flip results tend to last up to 8 weeks. The treatment does not last as long as other areas of the face because smaller units are used when treating the upper lip.

Risks of a lip flip procedure include:

•  A small bruise at the injection points
• Temporary muscle weakness in the upper lip making it more difficult to purse the lips and use a straw

Side effects are mild and are likely to wear off within 2 weeks.

At Cityskin we want our patients to be as well informed as possible! If you are considering a lip flip treatment you may want to read a bit more about the following topics:

• Lip dermal fillers in Melbourne
• How do anti-wrinkle injections work?(Opens in a new browser tab)
• How long do anti-wrinkle injections last?(Opens in a new browser tab)

Consultations at Cityskin are free. Book a free consultation on our appointment booking page.