If you are looking for a lip enhancement treatment that adds volume and plumpness to your lips, you have two main options, lip flips, and lip fillers.
Lip enhancement has surged in popularity in recent times with many celebrities using cosmetic treatments to accentuate the features of their face and are now some of our most popular treatments at Luxe Skin Glasgow.
We have made this guide to help you decide between fillers and lip flips, two of the most popular non-surgical ways to achieve the lips you have always dreamed of.
What is the difference between lip flips and lip fillers?
Lip flips are conducted using Botox, an extremely popular toxin used for a variety of cosmetic purposes.
This procedure, unlike fillers, does not add volume as such, but they do result in a fuller looking appearance. By injecting Botox into your top lip, the lip will flip upwards as a result of the orbicularis oris muscle being paralysed.
This produces a subtle yet impressive result, ideal for those who tend to have a gummy smile, and will result in less gum showing at any time. The effect of a lip flip last for around 3 months.
In comparison, lip fillers do add volume to your lip, through the injection of hyaluronic acid or similar. A numbing cream will be applied by your doctor before the filler is injected, but no general anaesthetic is required.
Dermal fillers such as those used as part of lip filler treatments are widely used for a variety of different cosmetic treatments, including filling out hollow cheeks, tackling dark circles under the eyes, lifting jowls, and much more.
When applied by a professional cosmetic surgeon the effects of lip fillers will look completely natural, highlighting the natural contours of your face whilst still adding volume to key areas.
There are very few downsides to either lip flips or lip fillers and the best option will normally come down to personal preference, your own appearance, and what you are looking to get out of the treatment.
Pros and cons of a Botox lip flip
Pros
Lip flips are incredibly quick and easy to get. There is very little recovery required and the whole process will be over and down within your lunch-hour. If you are looking for easy enhancement with minimal disruption to your everyday life, this is a great option.
They are also pretty cheap as most people only require around 5 units of Botox in order to achieve the aesthetic that they are looking for. Despite this, they still last for around 3 months, not bad for such a non-invasive treatment.
Saving potentially the best till last, the reason that lip fillers are so popular is that they produce a subtle natural looking improvement that accentuates the natural shape of the lips rather than reforming them. You will still look like you after a lip flip, albeit a version with a fuller and more vibrant smile than ever before.
Cons
The biggest issue with lip flips, and other Botox based treatments is that they don’t last that long. A lip flip can take around 14 days to produce is best results and after around 3 months the procedure will need to be repeated as it will have worn off.
If you have extremely thin lips, a lip flip may not be viable, either and some people report disliking the feeling of stiffness in their lips and mouths after treatment.
Pros and cons of lip fillers
Pros
Lip fillers provide much longer lasting results than lip flips with the hyaluronic acid based dermal fillers used for the majority of high end filler treatments lasting for around 9-12 months.
You will also see much more noticeable results and if you are looking for instant plump and full looking lips there is nothing that will match the effectiveness of a lip filler treatment.
Reassuringly for first time lip enhancement clients, lip fillers made from hyaluronic acid can also easily be dissolved using an enzyme called Hyalase meaning that if they hate the way that they turn out or they experience side effects, they won’t have to deal with an appearance they dislike for a year or so.
Cons
Lip fillers are more expensive than a lip flip. There is no getting around this, although it could be argued that they are better value for money as they last up to four times longer.
Despite being a minimally invasive procedure with no anaesthetic or associated downtime to speak of, lip fillers are more invasive than lip flips as there may be some associated discomfort, bruising or selling in the area for a couple of weeks.
Get in touch
If you are still unsure about whether a lip flip or hyaluronic acid based lip filler is the best option for your lip enhancement needs, get in touch with our lip filler Glasgow clinic today at Luxe Skin Glasgow.