Lip Flip in San Diego

It's no secret that natural looking full lips are widely sought after. Now with a lip flip in San Diego, using Botox, you can achieve this attractively subtle look without the downtime of a surgery, making it the perfect treatment for everyone.

If you’d like your lips to make a beautiful, yet subtle statement, but you don’t want surgery, a lip flip might be the perfect treatment for you. A lip flip provides full, symmetrical, attractive lips that don’t look overdone, but create an alluring, youthful appearance and an elegant, natural look.

Instead of using fillers, a lip flip provides fuller-looking lips in another way. Instead, this injectable lip enhancement utilizes Botox to maximize your smile.

How does a lip flip work?

Genetics or age can cause your upper lip to shrink, and make it appear to vanish when you smile. When performing a lip flip in San Diego at his private clinic, Dr. Ataii injects Botox into your Cupid's bow at the middle of your upper lip, and into the corners of your mouth. The injection gently relaxes the tiny muscles above your upper lip, which can cause your upper lip to look thin and depleted. This causes your upper lip to unfurl beautifully, providing a natural and attractive appearance.

In addition to enhancing the lips, a lip flip can also treat a “gummy smile.” A gummy smile is a condition wherein the lips rest or sit higher on the gums, too far above the top of the teeth, when you smile. Because the lip flip Botox treatment relaxes your top lip, it resolves your gummy smile.

Lip flip vs Lip Fillers

Lip fillers are very effective, provide volume and plump the lips. However, they can sometimes cause your lips to look overfilled or unnatural, and they are not as affordable as a lip flip. Instead of using a filler substance, a lip flip creates an inviting smile by causing the upper lip to curl upward slightly. However, it does not provide the same amount of volume as fillers can.

Lip flip - Quick Facts

Enhances and unfurls the top lip and makes it look fuller
Reduces a gummy smile
Lasts 3-5 months
Costs significantly less than fillers
Short treatment time
No recovery period

Lip Fillers - Quick Facts

Enhance lip volume, projection and shape
Last 10-18 months
Significantly more expensive than a lip flip treatment
Short treatment time
Swelling and bruising may be visible for several days

Lip flip vs lip surgery (lip lift)

A lip lift surgery is a short procedure that shortens the upper lip with a procedure that includes an incision under the nose, then the removal of a small strip of skin under the nose. The skin is lifted upward, where it is secured with sutures. This causes the upper lip to be enhanced, more symmetrical and fuller. This effect is so long lasting, it can be considered permanent.

A lip flip achieves similar effects temporarily, but without a surgical procedure.

Lip flip

Enhances and unfurls the top lip and makes it look fuller
Reduces a gummy smile
Lasts 3-5 months
Costs significantly less than fillers
Short treatment time
No recovery period

Lip lift surgery

Reduces the distance between the upper lip and the nose
Scar hidden in the natural folds of the skin (the crease under the nose)
Enhances and unfurls the top lip, which makes it look fuller
Extremely long-lasting results
Costs between $4000-$6000
Procedure time is 40-60 minutes
Requires a 5-7 day recovery period

Lip flip benefits

This popular treatment provides many benefits, including:

Lip enhancement without surgery
Immediate results
A more youthful smile
An augmented, fuller, upper lip
A more attractive, enhanced smile
Reduces smoker’s lines around the mouth
Short treatment time
No downtime or recovery period needed
Cost-effective
Boosts confidence

Lip flip candidates

Ideal candidates for a lip flip in San Diego with Dr. Ataii would like to enhance their smile and boost the volume of their upper lip without surgery or the use of fillers. Lip flip candidates should meet the following requirements:

Are 18 years old or older
Are in general good health
Have no allergies to neuromodulators such as Botox
Would like to resolve a gummy smile, a thin upper lip, and/or vertical lip lines

Lip flip results and after care

You might feel some tenderness or temporary numbness following your lip flip in our San Diego practice, or there may be some redness in the upper lip after your treatment. These side effects fade quickly. You can get right back to your usual routine and daily schedule after your treatment. After a couple of days, you’ll be able to see the full extent of the results, and enjoy an enhanced, full attractive upper lip and beautiful smile. Your results will last for 3-4 months.

How much do Lip Flip treatments cost?

If you're looking to enhance the appearance of your lips and achieve a subtle yet alluring pout, Laser Clinique in San Diego offers the Lip Flip procedure at an affordable cost of $199. This non-invasive treatment involves the precise injection of neuromodulators to relax the muscles around the lips, allowing the upper lip to gently flip outward, creating the illusion of fuller lips. It's a quick and cost-effective way to enhance your lip contour and achieve the look you desire without the need for dermal fillers. Trust our skilled specialists to provide you with the perfect pout at a price that fits your budget.

Why choose Laser Clinique for my lip flip in San Diego?

Dr. Ataii has unparalleled credentials as an injector, and has personally performed over 25,000 Botox treatments. Dr. Ataii is a Diamond Injector, and was awarded his Diamond Status from Allergan, the makers of Botox. He ranks in the top .001% of Botox providers nationwide.

Dr. Ataii uses the tiniest needles and the gentlest approach in the industry to eliminate the pain and anxiety of having injections performed. At Laser Clinique in San Diego, we provide outstanding service and beautiful results. Whether you are seeking to boost your smile and your confidence with a lip flip or you’d like to find out what other treatments we have to offer you on your aesthetic journey, we look forward to working with you. Call today for a consultation.

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