The quest for perfect lips is widespread in beauty and aesthetics. Thicker, plumper lips have always been associated with youth and femininity.
While lip fillers are a great way to add volume to lips, the lip flip is an ideal alternative for those seeking a subtle yet effective way to enhance their lips without increasing volume.
A lip flip is a cosmetic treatment that subtly enhances the appearance of the lips. This procedure involves injecting botox into the upper lip, primarily relaxing the orbicularis oris muscles around the lips and “flipping” the top lip out. This creates the illusion of fuller lips without actually injecting volume as with lip fillers.
The lip flip entails injecting a small amount of Botox above the upper lip, relaxing the muscle surrounding the mouth and allowing the lip to “flip” upwards, rather than curl the lips in, hence creating a fuller and more defined lip shape.
While both treatments are intended to enhance the appearance of the lips, they achieve this goal through different mechanisms.
A lip flip focuses on altering the position and movement of the upper lip by relaxing the surrounding muscles, resulting in a subtle outward ‘flip’ and the appearance of fuller lips. In contrast, a lip filler achieves fuller lips by injecting hyaluronic acid or other fillers directly into the lips to add volume, enhance shape and define contours.
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Lip Flip
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Lip Filler
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Botox is injected
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Dermal filler is injected
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Lasts 8-12 weeks
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Lasts 6-18 months
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Subtly enhances the appearance of upper lips
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Plumps lips directly
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The lip flip procedure offers several distinct benefits that make it attractive for individuals who want subtle lip enhancements:
The lip flip procedure is suitable for: Those seeking natural-looking results: Individuals who want to subtly improve the appearance of their lips without the obvious signs of having undergone cosmetic treatment.
Please note that in patients with very thin lips, lip fillers might be a better option.
A lip flip effectively enhances the appearance of the lips, providing natural-looking results without fillers. For the best results, consult a board-certified cosmetic surgeon when considering a lip procedure.
At SL Aesthetic Clinic, we understand our clients’ aspiration for natural-looking enhancements that accentuate their beauty. With the lip flip procedure, our experienced board-certified professionals are dedicated to delivering customised and beautiful results.
Schedule your consultation today for a lip flip-enhanced smile.
While rare, some of the risks associated with lip flips include:
It is best to discuss these risks with your provider before undergoing treatment and to ensure you choose a qualified professional.
No, a lip flip is specifically designed to create a subtle outward curl of the upper lip, resulting in a fuller and more defined appearance without the exaggerated “duck lips” effect.
You may feel mild discomfort or pinching during the injections, while others may find the procedure relatively painless. Your doctor will apply a numbing cream to minimise discomfort during the treatment. Generally, patients report that any discomfort experienced during the procedure is tolerable and short-lived.
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Yes it is a safe and relatively quick procedure. Fotona IntimaLase is FDA-approved for stress urinary incontinence. It is also effective in vaginal tightening.
Anyone who has given birth vaginally or natural birth or women looking to tighten or maintain their intimate parts. Those with stress urinary incontinence and prolapse can also benefit from this.
The Fotona IntimaLase treatment is unsuitable in the following circumstances:
There is mild discomfort and very rarely some mild swelling.
Patients can go back to their normal active lifestyles after 1-3 days. Usually normal daily activity is fine. There is very minimal downtime. We advise abstaining from penetrative sexual activity 72 hours after treatment.
During the recovery period, there may be some mild discomfort, a warm sensation and very rarely mild swelling which will resolve in a few days.
Usually for severe cases of Vaginal Relaxation Syndrome, 2 treatments initially once month apart and subsequently yearly maintenance. Most patients do well after one treatment and follow up after 8 months to see if another session is needed. The effects can last 12-16 months.
SL Aesthetic Clinic is one of the few clinics that offer Fotona IntimaLase. The procedure is performed by 2 female doctors, Dr Sue Ho, and Dr Charlene Goh, who have both tried and tested the treatments on themselves and a roster of female volunteers to satisfactory results.
Patients need to have pap smear done first before the treatment. The female doctors at SL Aesthetic Clinic are also equipped to do the pap smear. Pap smear results must be normal, urine culture negative and the vaginal canal free of injuries and bleeding. This should be done preferably 1 week after menstruation.
Before the laser treatment, the patient’s vagina must be cleansed thoroughly at home.
No special post-treatment instructions are needed. Patients are only advised to avoid sexual activities for a period of 72 hours after each of the treatment sessions. We also recommended to do a follow up check 2 days after treatment.
Before the laser treatment, the patient’s vagina must be cleansed thoroughly at home.
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