Everyone wants full, pouty lips, but sometimes, lip fillers have a synthetic or overfilled impression. Thankfully, there is another technique that creates a natural and great-looking appearance using a different type of injectable. A Lip Flip in Houston from Dr. Ahmad Ahmadi can provide you with all of the benefits of other lip augmentations, but still leave you looking like “you”. To learn more about this wonderful treatment, please read the information we have provided for you below.
Introduction to
Lip Flip
What is Lip Flip?
A Lip Flip is a nonsurgical procedure created to give your lips a fuller appearance. Unlike Lip Fillers that use hyaluronic acid, this treatment uses a neuromodulator (i.e. BOTOX, Dysport, Xeomin) that gets injected into the corners of your mouth (oral commissures) and the edges of your lips (vermillion border). As the botulinum toxin works, the muscles around your upper lip relax, making it “flip” upwards a little bit, which makes it look slightly larger than normal. A lip flip is often considered to provide a more natural look than the increased volume that comes from lip fillers.
What are the Benefits of Lip Flip?
Our Houston Lip Flip patients have been able to enjoy the following benefits from their procedure:
- Boosts confidence and self-esteem
- Makes your lips look fuller without being “overfilled”
- Natural looking results
- Procedure is safe
- There’s less pain, bruising, and swelling when compared to other lip enhancements
Who are the Best Candidates for Lip Flip?
The best candidates for a Lip Flip in Houston are those who:
- Are in overall good physical health
- Currently do not have an oral infection (canker sores, cold sores, etc.)
- Maintain realistic expectations for the outcome of the treatment
Other reasons you could be a good candidate include patients who:
- Are looking to reduce the appearance of wrinkles
- Don’t want lip fillers or augmentation
- Want more coverage by your lips for your gums
While there haven’t been a lot of studies on the matter, if you are pregnant, we currently believe that you should wait until after having your child before you come in for a consultation.
What’s the first step for a
Lip Flip
The first step in getting a Houston Lip Flip is to contact Avante Plastic Surgery and schedule your consultation. When you come into our office, you will meet with Dr. Ahmad Ahmadi who will evaluate your lips, discuss your aesthetic goals, and answer any questions you may have. After talking about the neuromodulator options that would be best for your lip flip, Dr. Ahmadi will create your treatment plan. If you agree with the plan, he can administer your treatment immediately afterward, however, if you’d like to schedule for another day, our Patient Coordinator can help you with that.
What to Expect on the Day of Lip Flip
When you come in for your treatment, we will first offer you a local anesthetic, such as a numbing cream or nerve blocker, to make your experience more comfortable. Some patients find the treatment to be painless, so they will sometimes turn this down. Next, Dr. Ahmadi will use a thin needle to inject the neuromodulator into parts of your upper lip, the corners of your mouth, and the edges of your lips. The pinch of the needle has caused some patients’ eyes to water, but it’s a brief sensation.
The entire procedure will take about 10 to 20 minutes.
Lip Flip Recovery
After your treatment, we will keep you in our office for about 15 minutes to ensure you don’t experience any of the side effects (allergic reactions, dizziness, nausea, swelling, or substantial bleeding). You will be able to leave after we release you and you can do most of your normal activities, but keep in mind that you may experience some pain and swelling that should subside within the next 12 – 24 hours.
You’ll be able to eat and drink shortly after your procedure, but you will need to be careful and avoid messy foods that will make you want to wipe your face or lips for at least three days. During this time you will also want to avoid using drinking straws, smoking, or any other activity that will make you purse your lips because it may cause the neuromodulator to migrate. Since alcohol thins your blood, you will also need to abstain from drinking for the first 24 hours to prevent exacerbating bruising.
How Much Does Lip Flip Cost in Houston, TX?
The cost of a Lip Flip in Houston is determined by multiple factors, including the neuromodulator that you choose and the amount that is needed to achieve your aesthetic goals. After meeting with Dr. Ahmadi for a consultation, he will create your treatment plan and with that information, our Patient Coordinator can give you a price breakdown for your treatment.
Why Choose Dr. Ahmadi?
Dr. Ahmad Ahmadi is an experienced and trusted plastic surgeon in Houston, TX who has helped countless patients achieve fuller and more natural-looking lips with a few quick injections. He strives to provide effective solutions that are tailored to each patient’s unique needs, giving them a more youthful appearance. With his dedication to providing the best possible care for his patients, you can rest assured that your experience with Dr. Ahmadi will be both safe and satisfying.
Schedule a Consultation
Fuller, natural lips are just a phone call away! If you are interested in a Lip Flip in Houston, schedule your consultation with Dr. Ahmadi at Avante Plastic Surgery today. Call us at 281-265-2639 or use our website to request an appointment and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.
Lip Flip FAQ’s
Patient Resources
We’re here to help, with a number of patient resources designed to make your experience as comfortable as possible. Read through the materials below, and don’t hesitate to reach out and set up your consultation to learn more about what we can do for you.