Description
A lip lift, also known as a lip flip, is a non-surgical treatment designed to enhance your smile by relaxing the muscles around the upper lip, allowing it to flip outward slightly. This subtle adjustment gives a fuller, more youthful upper lip, improving your appearance both at rest and when smiling.
At our doctor-led clinic in Farringdon, near Barbican in Central London, treatments are personalised to each patient’s unique lip shape and smile dynamics, ensuring natural, balanced results.
How Lip Lift / Lip Flip Works
The procedure involves targeted injections into the muscles around the upper lip, particularly the orbicularis oris. By temporarily relaxing these muscles:
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The upper lip rests in a slightly flipped outward position, creating subtle fullness even when not smiling
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When you smile, the lip does not curl excessively upward, reducing the appearance of a gummy smile
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The treatment softens barcode lines (vertical lines above the upper lip), smoothing the skin for a more youthful appearance
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Creates a natural, fuller-looking lip that enhances both your smile and overall facial harmony
This makes lip lift / lip flip especially effective for patients whose upper lip disappears or curls excessively when smiling, giving the smile a more balanced and youthful appearance.
Procedure Details
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Duration: 10–15 minutes
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Discomfort: Minimal; topical numbing can be applied if needed
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Downtime: Minimal; most patients return to normal activities immediately
Aftercare Advice
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Avoid touching, rubbing, or massaging the treated area for 24 hours
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Avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, and heat exposure (saunas, hot showers) for 24 hours
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Do not apply makeup for 24 hours to reduce irritation
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Follow any specific guidance from your practitioner
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Watch our video about aftercare or read more in our blog.
Results and Longevity
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Initial results typically appear within 3–5 days
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Full effect visible within 1–2 weeks
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Results generally last 3–4 months, depending on individual factors
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Follow-up treatments recommended to maintain natural lip fullness, smooth barcode lines, and smile enhancement
Why Choose Dr Khaula for Lip Lift / Lip Flip in Central London?
At our Farringdon clinic near Barbican, Dr Khaula provides safe, doctor-led lip lift and lip flip treatments. Whether you are in Central London, Farringdon, Barbican, or nearby areas, this treatment can:
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Enhance your smile by increasing upper lip visibility
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Correct a gummy smile, where the upper lip curls or disappears when smiling
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Smooth barcode lines, reducing vertical lines above the upper lip
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Deliver a natural, youthful lip appearance at rest and when smiling
