Lip flip
Lip flip is a cosmetic procedure that modifies the shape of the lips using botulinum neurotoxin type A and occasionally adding hyaluronic acid fillers.[1] The procedure is performed in order to increase the size of the lips. The procedure typically involves injection of the neurotoxin along the vermilion border of the lips.[2] This leads to a relaxation of the underlying muscle and eversion of the lip. Hyaluronic acid fillers are sometimes added in order increase volume in the lips.
Aesthetics
The aim of lip flip is to provide an aesthetic, symmetric, and healthy appearance for the patient.
Materials and techniques
The primary agents used during the lip flip procedure include:
- Botulinum neurotoxin type A,is a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that temporarily reduces muscle contraction and is used for cosmetic purposes.
- Hyaluronic acid fillers
Non-surgical alternatives
- Lip plumper is a swell, temporarily creating the appearance of fuller lips.
- Suction pumps, a special device for lips uses vacuum pumping to increase blood pressure in each lip and to pull them out a bit, making it quite an instrument to adjust proper lip length/value in a slow determinate step-by-step way.
See also
References
- ^ Ghannam, Sahar (2022). "The Lip Flip for Beautification and Rejuvenation of the Lips". J Drugs Dermatol.
- ^ Teixeira, Jeffrey (2021). "Botulinum Toxin Type-A for Lip Augmentation: "Lip Flip"". Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.
- ^ Levitt, Shelly. "Lip Plumpers: Do They Work?". Web MD. Retrieved 28 June 2013.