Lip flip with Botox for a subtly fuller upper lip

A lip flip is the name used for a Botox treatment around the upper lip that is meant to make it look subtly fuller. Because the result is described as subtle, the promise is easy to oversell. This article covers what to ask and where to check. Start by reading the ASPS page on botulinum toxin so you know how the treatment is described in general.

Be clear about what you are asking for

Bring a photo or describe the look you want in words. "Subtle" means different things to different people, and the provider's idea of it may not match yours. Ask them to describe the result they expect in their own words and compare it to yours.

Ask whether it fits the goal

Ask the provider why a lip flip suits what you want, and what other options exist for the same goal. A good answer names the alternatives and explains the trade-offs. If the answer is only about this treatment, you have heard a sales pitch, not a comparison. The Cleveland Clinic page on Botox Cosmetic uses and side effects is worth reading first so you know which uses it describes.

Check the cost per result

If a lip flip is quoted as a small add-on, ask what the full price is, how often you would be asked to repeat it, and what the yearly cost would be.

Ask about side effects and what to do

Ask what the provider tells patients to expect, what they tell them to watch for, and who to contact. Compare that with the Cleveland Clinic explainer on botulinum toxin injections and ask about any differences.

Four things to fix before booking

A lip flip is a small request, so settle the look, the alternatives, the full cost and the aftercare before you book. Because this site is an editorial guide and not a clinic, a licensed provider who sees you is the one to say whether a lip flip suits you.