Lip flip in Rotterdam

What is a lip flip?

Around the mouth lies a ring muscle (orbicularis oris) that you use to pucker, whistle or drink through a straw. In some people this muscle pulls the upper lip inwards when they smile, so the lip looks thin or almost disappears. The doctor gives a few very small injections just above the lip border. The muscle relaxes slightly and the upper lip rolls a little outwards.

Who is a lip flip suitable for?

A lip flip suits you best if your upper lip has reasonable volume but curls inwards when you smile. If you want genuinely fuller lips, lip filler is usually the better choice. The doctor looks at your lips at rest, while talking and while smiling, and advises against a lip flip if the effect would be too small for what you hope to achieve.

A lip flip is less suitable if your upper lip is very thin with little visible red lip: there is then little to roll outwards. If you play a wind instrument or sing a lot, mention this beforehand, as you also need the ring muscle around the mouth for that.

• A thin upper lip that rolls inwards when smiling
• A mild gummy smile combined with a thin upper lip
• A wish to start subtly, without filler
• Aged 18 or over, not during pregnancy or breastfeeding

Lip flip before and after: what changes and when?

We do not show before and after photos on our website. During the consultation the doctor does show you examples, so you get a realistic picture of what a lip flip does.

Immediately after treatment you will not see a difference, apart from tiny injection marks. After 3–7 days the upper lip starts to roll slightly outwards. After about two weeks the result is complete: a little more of the red lip shows, the lip looks fuller and it disappears less when you smile. At rest the difference is subtle; people around you usually notice a fresher mouth without knowing exactly why. The shape of the lower lip and the volume do not change. After 2–3 months the effect gradually wears off.

Lip flip vs lip filler: what is the difference?

A lip flip changes the position of the upper lip by relaxing a muscle. Lip filler adds real volume with hyaluronic acid, can refine the shape of both lips and lasts on average 6–12 months. A lip flip is more subtle, less expensive and shorter-lasting. The two combine well: with a lip flip, the volume of a small amount of filler stays more visible when you smile. Lip filler is available from €125.

What happens during the treatment?

1. 01

   Free consultation

   We discuss your wishes, your health and any medication. The doctor shows examples and you receive a fixed price.

2. 02

   Treatment

   Four to six tiny injections are given along the upper lip with a very fine needle. This takes about 10 minutes.

3. 03

   Free check-up after two weeks

   The doctor assesses the result and discusses whether a small top-up would be useful.

Aftercare and possible side effects

In the first weeks, drinking through a straw, whistling or pronouncing a p or b may feel slightly different. You usually get used to it quickly, and it disappears as the effect wears off. A slightly uneven smile occurs rarely. If you have questions you can reach the doctor via WhatsApp.

If the dose is too high or the placement unfavourable, the upper lip may feel a little weak or look slightly uneven for a while. That is why the doctor doses conservatively and chooses the injection points carefully; this also resolves on its own as the effect wears off.

• Do not lie flat for the first 4 hours
• Do not rub your lips
• No exercise, sauna or sunbed for 24 hours

How much does a lip flip cost?

A lip flip costs from €75; depending on the amount needed, the price is between €75 and €90. The final price is agreed during the consultation. The consultation and the two-week check-up are free. It is a cosmetic treatment and is not covered by health insurance.