Over time, the natural shape and fullness of your lips may change. If you would like to gently enhance this feature, a lip flip with Botox offers a subtle, non-surgical option.
At Associated Plastic Surgeons, we can help you refresh your look with Botox for lip flip in Kansas City. We will support you through every step of your chosen treatment as you find your ideal appearance.
A lip flip with Botox in Kansas City can gently enhance the natural fullness of your lips, helping you achieve a fuller-looking appearance. The appearance of your lips may change because of genetics, smoking, or sun damage.
If you are considering procedures to make your lips look fuller, you may also read about lip fillers. Our providers inject dermal fillers into your lip to add volume. They will also work with you to determine whether lip fillers or a lip flip is the best fit for your needs.
In Kansas City, a Botox lip flip treatment involves injecting a purified form of botulinum toxin into specific areas of the lip. The goal is to relax certain muscles, which will cause the lip to gently roll outward. This results in your lips looking fuller without actually adding any volume.
Results from a lip flip typically appear within three to five days and last approximately three to four months. The specific duration of your results will depend on factors such as your metabolism and muscle activity.
At Associated Plastic Surgeons, our team collaborates with patients in Kansas City to help determine if a non-surgical lip lift is the right choice for achieving their aesthetic goals.
You may be interested in this procedure because you want your lips to look fuller, you wish to avoid more invasive procedures such as lip fillers or augmentation, you want to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, or you want your lips to cover more of your gums.
Candidates for a lip flip should:
Our provider at Associated Plastic Surgeons will help you learn more about this procedure and determine if it is the best option for your needs. We will discuss your goals for your appearance and review your medical history.
A Botox lip enhancement in Kansas City is less invasive than other procedures. Our care team will explain each step of the process to you. Typically, our provider can complete the treatment in 10–20 minutes.
To begin, our providers will inject Botox into the corners of your mouth and the edges of your lips. Usually, they will inject two to four units of Botox into the upper lip and two units into the lower lip.
After the injection, our providers may use a cotton swab to absorb any blood that has dropped. The procedure is typically not painful, but our providers may use numbing cream on your lips to avoid any discomfort.
Our lips are a key element of our appearance. If you find their appearance unsatisfying, Botox for lip flip in Kansas City may help you find self-confidence. Our expert and empathetic team of providers at Associated Plastic Surgeons can help you learn more about this procedure and get started during your initial consultation.
