Bruce P.Robinson, MD
Dr. Robinson, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City & a member of The American Academy of Dermatology, he is known for his expertise in cosmetic dermatology. He has been performing "lip flips" & "lip fillers" around the mouth for many years. The key differences between these two popular procedures for enhancing the appearance of the lips are the "lip flip" primarily alters the shape and position of the lips while "lip fillers" add volume and fullness.
While they may sound similar, "lip flips" and "lip fillers" are totally different. While "lip flips" use a neuromodulator such as Botox, lip fillers use natural dermal volumisers, containing hyaluronic acid to restore lost volume and fullness to deflated lips to help turn up the corners of your mouth & undo the impression of unhappiness and re-establish a more youthful appearance to thinning lips.
A "Lip Flip" is a non-surgical, non-invasive, cosmetic procedure that gently creates a fuller looking lip without increasing the actual volume. "Lip flip" patients are often categorized as having a "gummy-smile", whose upper lip may curl inward due to a thinning upper lip that disappears when smiling. The "lip flip" injects neuromodulators, such as Botox, to relax a muscle in the upper lip border, causing it to "flip" outward and achieve a more natural appearance of a fuller upper lip, showing little gum..
Lip Fillers or lip augmentation, is also a non-surgical, non-invasive, cosmetic procedure involving the use of hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers, such as Juvederm or Restylane, to add volume, shape & definition to the lips. The filler is injected directly into the lips to increase their size, enhance symmetry, and improve overall lip contour. Lip fillers can achieve more dramatic results compared to the lip flip and are often preferred by individuals seeking significant lip augmentation.
While they may sound similar, both are non-invasive procedures with no-downtime, lip flips and lip fillers are totally different. While lip flips use a neuromodulator such as Botox, lip fillers use natural dermal volumisers, containing hyaluronic acid which is injected directly into the lips to restore lost volume and fullness to deflated lips to help turn up the corners of your mouth & undo the impression of unhappiness and re-establish a more youthful appearance to thinning lips.
Lip Filler results usually last longer (6-8 months) compared to the Lip Flip (3-4 months).
Both procedures are minimally invasive, but patients may experience some swelling, bruising, or temporary numbness at the injection sites.
Schedule an office visit to discuss your concerns and skincare goals with Dr. Robinson and the office visit cost will be applied to the future cost for the "consulted procedure". The "consulted procedure" must be completed within 30 days of your consult visit.
