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Botox Lip-Flip

Lip-flip

Botox lip-flip is when botox used in the upper and lower lip can create a subtle flipping effect. This can achieve a natural, fuller lip without the use of dermal filler. The change is subtle, only 1 or 2 millimetres, but the effect is outstanding!

Botox can be used to create so many tiny changes in the face. Everybody knows about the standard ‘Botox 3 areas’ in the upper face (forehead, frown and crow’s feet), but what else can it be used for?

How does a Botox lip-flip work?

The orbicularis oris muscle surrounds the mouth in a continuous oval. It pulls the mouth shut towards the centre. This can be seen when you purse your lips. To create a lip-flip, Botox is injected into the central part of this muscle, causing it to relax while leaving the outside of the muscle working as normal. Elevator muscles can have a greater effect by relaxing this central part of the muscle, resulting in the lip lifting slightly. The result is a fuller, more visible lip. The same process can be performed on the upper and lower lips.

How long will it take to start working?

You will start to feel an effect in 1-3 days and may even notice the results in the mirror at this stage. For most people, it takes between 10-14 days to get the full effect of the treatment. The treatment is then at its strongest up until the 6-week mark. At this stage, it starts to gradually fade as your body metabolises it over the next couple of months.

How long will the lip-flip effects last?

Depending on the dose used, the effects will last between 2-4 months. Before my treatment, what should I do? Be sure that your treating doctor has answered all your questions, and that you are familiar with the different treatment types. Avoid supplements that thin your blood for 5 days beforehand but DO NOT cease any prescribed medications

Supplements that may increase your risk of bruising:

Ibuprofen

John’s Wart Vitamin E

Fish oil or Omega-3s

Ginkgo Biloba

Ginseng

After my Botox treatment, what should I do?

Avoid heavy makeup or unnecessarily touching the area for 6 hours to reduce the risk of infection. Avoid rubbing or massaging the treated area for 6 hours to reduce the chance of the treatment moving. Keep upright for 4 hours to reduce the chance of the treatment moving to unintended areas. Light exercise after Anti-wrinkle Injections is fine but avoid strenuous exercise such as weight-training or cross-fit for 24 hours as it can occasionally cause the treatment to move to unintended areas. Avoid saunas, jacuzzies or hot baths for 24 hours after the procedure as the heat can result in treatment migration. Avoid excessive alcohol consumption as it can increase the risk of bruising.

Will I have to spend time recovering after the treatment?

No, there is no downtime after Anti-wrinkle Injections for most clients. To prevent side effects such as bruising or treatment migration we ask that you avoid heavy exercise, heavy make-up, and blood-thinning supplements, as mentioned above, after your treatment. Will exercise affect my treatment? We recommend that clients avoid heavy exercise until 24 hours after treatment to allow it to settle into the targeted muscles. There is no hard evidence to suggest that exercise decreases Anti-wrinkle Injections longevity.

Does Botox hurt?

Everybody has a different experience due to skin thickness; pain threshold and the areas being treated but, in general, these treatments are almost completely painless. A small pinch is the extent of the discomfort. A numbing cream can be used for clients who feel they may require it.

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