Everything you oughta know about lip flips, a cosmetic alternative to filler that makes your lips look bigger.
This procedure does exactly as its name suggests.
So you shouldnt entrust justanyonewith your lip flip (or any other cosmetic treatment, for that matter).
Curiousabout how a lip flip works?
What is a lip flip?
According to Dr. Allen, a lip flip is a treatment that gives the appearance of fuller lips.
MD, double-board certified facial plastic surgeon at Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care
The injection is usually applied at the lip border to evert or turn the lip out.
What is the difference between lip flip and filler?
It also does not define the borders of the lips, she explains.
Who is a candidate for a lip flip?
Ideal candidates for a lip flip are those with thinner or inverted (turned downward) lips.
After a lip flip procedure, the lips can feel a bit stiff, according to the experts.
You get used to this feeling by about two weeks after injection, says Dr. Ahmedli.
What are the costs of a lip flip?
What are the risks of a lip flip?
MD, double-board certified facial plastic surgeon at Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care
This is a good reminder to never let an unlicensed person inject you.
Bruising is the main risk, but should resolve within a few days after injection, says Dr. Ahmedli.
Luckily, lip flips take about 1-2 days to heal, so bruising should dissipate quickly.
What are the post-procedure steps of a lip flip?
After the injection, the experts recommend icing the lips or applying a lidocaine cream post-procedure.
Dr. Allen recommends no strenuous workouts to her patients, but you might otherwise return to normal activity immediately.
Do not massage lips to prevent migration of the neuromodulator to neighboring muscles, Dr Ahmedli adds.
Its important to get the procedure done by a licensed professional to avoid misplacement of the injections.
Other risks include bruising, smile asymmetry, or difficulty pursing the lips.
Stick to post-procedure steps that are recommended by your provider and resume your normal skincare routine once fully healed.
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