Lip Flip San Diego | Botox Lip Flip San Diego

How Does Lip Flip Work?

You may be familiar with Botox wrinkle injections. Now, modern science has shown that Botox for lips is also highly effective for non-surgical lip enhancement.

Using the same ingredient for wrinkle reduction, a safe, natural botulinum toxin protein is carefully injected into the lip area, into the muscle — in this case, the depressor anguli oris muscle, which is responsible for frowning or downturned lips.

This protein interacts with the muscle, causing a temporary, controlled loss of muscle movement. With the frowning muscle relaxed, the lips turn upward slightly at the outer corners. With the lip “flipped” outward, thin lips will look bigger and slightly upturned. Our lip flip clients enjoy a more youthful, attractive pout with just 4-12 units of Botox.

Dr. Malone’s Lip Flip Appointment is Fast, Easy and Confidential

Dr. Malone strives to deliver the best lip flip San Diego has to offer, so she takes great care to listen to each client’s cosmetic goals, a testament to her high patient satisfaction rating.

She will use her expertise in facial anatomy to deliver natural, convincing results according to your personal preferences. When it comes to your lips, she is the San Diego Lip Flip expert you can trust.

After learning what you hope to achieve with lip augmentation, Dr. Malone’s Lip Flip procedure is fairly quick with minimal discomfort. The injections take just a few minutes to perform.

In 4-10 days the lips will flip outward and upward in a natural way, delivering a subtle enhancement for the full, feminine lips you desire without making it obvious you had anything done. Botox Lip Flip provides results that get compliments, yet no one will be able to pinpoint that you had a little help from Botox.

Lip Flip vs. Filler

If you’re not ready to commit to permanent lip augmentation, then a combination of lip fillers and/or Botox for lips may be the right choice. Together or separately, they help thin lips look fuller without the discomfort, cost, and downtime of lip surgery.

Botox Lip Flip is a simple outpatient procedure that provides beautiful, natural-looking results in a matter of days, with results lasting up to 3-4 months. Lip flip pairs beautifully with lip fillers if you desire a more dramatic enhancement and fullness.

Alone, a Botox Lip Flip is excellent for patients that favor the most subtle enhancement possible. It is also perfect for correcting downturned lips that resemble a permanent frown. By flipping the lip outward slightly, it mimics the look of a small to moderate dose of lip fillers. Unlike fillers, the Lip Flip can also correct a gummy smile. Finally, Lip Flip is less expensive than the cost of lip fillers.

Lip Flip vs. Lip Lift Surgery

The main difference is a lip lift surgery is permanent, while Botox Lip Flip is temporary. A surgical lip lift permanently lifts the corners of the mouth, gently pulling the upper lip upward, toward the nose, for a full, plump pout.

Botox Lip Flip is a great way to “test drive” what the results of a lip lift surgery might look like, without the commitment or recovery time. As a premier San Diego facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Melanie Malone offers both procedures. Contact our office today for help deciding which treatment is right for you.

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How Much Does Lip Flip Cost?

Botox is typically sold by the unit, normally ranging from $12-15 per unit when performed by a qualified medical professional. However, at Malone Facial Plastic Surgery, our lip flip procedures are charged at a flat fee rather than by unit.

While Botox prices vary, the quality of the surgeon performing the procedure is the most important factor. Botox Lip Flip is quite affordable, as it is less costly than lip fillers or lip augmentation surgery. Usually, less than 12 units of Botox are needed to achieve flawless results.

Lips are a delicate area and require special treatment by a trained cosmetic surgeon. It can be very obvious when someone has had nonsurgical lip augmentation by a practitioner that lacks experience.

As a premier San Diego facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Malone strives for fair and competitive pricing that reflects her advanced training and experience. As a double-board certified surgeon, you can feel confident knowing you are receiving authentic Allergan Botox purchased directly from the manufacturer.

“You have helped me more than you’ll ever know. You possess the qualities not only of an excellent physician but of an extraordinary human being as well.” —Facelift, lip lift, chin implant (F.K.)

“Thank you for the smile on my face whenever I look in the mirror, you’re an incredible lady and surgeon” —Facelift, Lip Lift, Laser skin resurfacing (B.P.)

“Dr. Malone is great! She is very friendly, honest, clear and understanding. Never had to wait longer then 10 minutes. It is easy to make an appointment by phone or email. Truly pleased with the results!” —Botox (C.V.)

“I am 69 years old and had a deep plane face lift with Dr. Malone my results are fabulous. She is an excellent surgeon and a caring kind person as well. Would highly recommend her.” —Deep Plane Facelift (aerobicgal)

“Not only did she straighten out my nose and significantly improve my breathing but she was very attentive and had a great bedside manner! I've had nothing but complements on how good my new nose looks!” —Septoplasty (M.H.)

“She is kind, caring, listened to and addressed all of my concerns, explained everything in detail, and was always available, before and after surgery.” —Facelift (B.)

“If I could give her 10 stars I would! She was very attentive during AND after the visit and her bed side manner is impeccable. I would recommend her a million times over to anyone looking for an amazing MD.” —Restylane (S.D.)

“I saw Dr. Malone back in Nov 2017, she was an absolute delight. I knew I was in good hands. Her empathetic bedside manner made me feel confident in her abilities to give me the exact results I envisioned. ” —Rhinoplasty (N.K.)

Who Can Have Lip Flip?

Lip flip is suitable for nearly anyone that wishes to have slightly bigger lips, correct lips that turn down at the corners or reduce a gummy smile. Manufactured by Allergan, one of the world’s most renowned makers of cosmetic injectables, millions of Botox procedures have been performed worldwide.

There are some limitations to who can receive Botox injectables, however. Women should not be pregnant or nursing at the time of injection. If you have a known allergy to the botulin toxin protein in Botox, then Dr. Malone will be glad to discuss other options to improve your smile.

If you have a known allergy to lip fillers containing hyaluronic acid or lidocaine, then lip flip may be the best way to enhance lips without surgery. While a combination of Botox and lip fillers will provide the most dramatic nonsurgical lip augmentation results, Botox Lip Flip works beautifully on its own as well.

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Book a Private Consultation with Dr. Malone for Lip Flip Today

When it comes to San Diego lip flip, there are few plastic surgeons with more experience than Dr. Melanie Malone, MD, FACS. She is a double-board certified facial surgeon with a thriving practice in La Jolla, CA. Aging gracefully is her philosophy. Marrying the latest advancements in facial surgery with molecular medicine, Dr. Malone has a unique advantage.