Botox Lip Flip in Thonotosassa, FL
A little more lip, still unmistakably your smile.
A lip flip is a quick treatment that uses a few units of a wrinkle relaxer to gently relax the upper lip so it rolls outward and shows a little more of your natural lip. No filler and no added volume, placed by a certified injector under physician oversight. About 15 minutes, with little to no downtime.
Lip Flip
What is a lip flip?
Your injector places a few tiny injections along the upper lip border, usually around 4 to 6 units in total. Because it uses so little product, a lip flip is one of the smallest and most affordable injectable treatments, and it is popular with patients who want a soft, natural change rather than a dramatic one. Many people choose it before a wedding, a reunion or a photo-heavy event, or simply to balance an upper lip that seems to vanish when they smile.
Lip flip vs. lip filler
A lip flip and lip filler both enhance the lips, but they do very different things. A lip flip relaxes the upper lip so more of it shows, for a subtle change with no added volume. Lip filler uses a hyaluronic acid gel to add real volume and shape. Here is how the two compare, so you can decide with your injector which fits your goals.
| Feature | Lip flip | Lip filler |
|---|---|---|
| What it uses | A few units of a Botox-type wrinkle relaxer | Hyaluronic acid filler gel |
| What it does | Relaxes the upper lip so more of it shows | Adds volume and reshapes the lips |
| The result | Subtle and natural, a little more lip on show | Fuller, plumper and more defined |
| When you see it | About 3 to 5 days | Right away |
| How long it lasts | About 2 to 3 months | About 6 to 12 months |
| Great for | A small, natural change or a gummy smile | Real added volume and contour |
Many patients combine the two: a lip flip to reveal a little more upper lip, plus dermal filler to add volume where they want it. Your injector can plan the combination that fits your goals at your visit.
Who a lip flip is for
Patients most often choose a lip flip when they want a slightly more prominent upper lip, when their top lip seems to disappear in photos or when they smile, or when they want to soften a gummy smile by relaxing the pull on the upper lip. It is also a popular first step for anyone curious about lip enhancement who is not ready for the added volume of filler. Because the change is small and temporary, it is a low-commitment way to see how you like a little more lip.
A lip flip is not the right choice if your goal is real, visible volume or a major change in lip size; filler is the better tool for that. Your injector will look at your lips, your smile and your goals and tell you honestly which treatment, or which combination, will get you the result you want.
The wrinkle relaxers used for a lip flip, such as Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau and Letybo, are all FDA-approved botulinum toxin products. The lip flip itself is an off-label use, which simply means a licensed provider uses an approved medication for an area beyond its specific FDA-labeled use. This is a common, legal and well-established part of aesthetic medicine, and your provider reviews the plan with you before any treatment begins.
How much does a lip flip cost in Thonotosassa?
Because a lip flip needs so little product, it usually sits at the lower end of injectable pricing, and many patients add it on to another visit. You will always know your price up front, with no surprises and no pressure.
Your lip flip, start to finish
01
Consultation & mapping
Your injector looks at your lips and your smile, listens to your goals, and confirms a lip flip is the right fit. Together you decide on the product and the small number of units to use.
02
The injections
A few quick, fine-needle injections are placed along your upper lip border, usually about 4 to 6 units. It takes only a few minutes, and most people describe it as brief pinches.
03
Back to your day
There is little to no downtime. You will get simple aftercare, and your upper lip gradually flips over the next several days, with the full effect at about two weeks.
Not sure where to start?
A free consultation is the easiest first step. No pressure, just a plan.
How long does a lip flip last?
As it fades, your lip simply returns to how it looked before, and you can choose to repeat the treatment or not. Results vary from person to person, and your injector will help you plan a rhythm that keeps the look you like. If you want a change that lasts longer, adding lip filler is an option to discuss at your visit.
Is a lip flip safe?
A lip flip uses a very small dose of one of the most studied aesthetic treatments in the world, and in trained hands it has a strong track record of safety.
At SpaRx Medical Aesthetics, every lip flip is performed by a certified injector under physician oversight, using genuine, FDA-approved product. Side effects are usually mild and temporary. Because the treatment relaxes the upper lip, some patients briefly notice that it feels a little different to drink through a straw, whistle or pronounce certain sounds; this eases as the product settles and wears off. Small bruises or tenderness at the injection points are possible too. Afterward, you simply avoid rubbing or massaging the treated area, lying flat, and strenuous exercise for the rest of the day. A lip flip is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and your injector reviews your health history first to confirm the treatment is right for you.
Physician-led, injected by a certified specialist
Where Science Meets Beauty.
Patricia Yildirim, PA-C
Patricia leads injectable treatments at SpaRx Medical Aesthetics, with a focus on natural, balanced results. For lip flips she uses a light touch and just a few units, so the change looks like your own lip on a good day rather than an obvious treatment. She maps every injection to your smile and your goals.
Dr. Kendrick Heywood
As our Anti-Aging Medicine and Integrative Wellness Physician, Dr. Heywood oversees the clinical standards behind every injectable visit at SpaRx Medical Aesthetics, from genuine product sourcing to safety protocols, so your treatment is medical care first and aesthetics second.
Why Thonotosassa and Tampa Bay patients choose SpaRx Medical Aesthetics
Tampa Bay lives outdoors and on camera, from beach weekends and boat days to weddings, quinces and reunions all year round. A lip flip is a natural fit for that calendar: a subtle, natural enhancement you can do on a lunch break, with results that build over a few days, so you look refreshed in photos without an obvious change. Because it uses so few units, it is an easy add-on before an event.
SpaRx Medical Aesthetics sits right on US-301 in Thonotosassa, minutes from Temple Terrace, Seffner, Plant City, Brandon and the New Tampa and USF corridor. A 15-minute lip flip fits into your day instead of a drive into South Tampa traffic. And because every visit is physician-led, you get medical-grade care close to home, from an injector who keeps the result looking like you.
Find SpaRx Medical Aesthetics in Thonotosassa, FL.
11301 US-301 N, Unit 104
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
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Lip Flip FAQs
What is a lip flip? +
A lip flip is a quick treatment that uses a few units of a Botox-type wrinkle relaxer to relax the muscle along the upper lip. As the muscle softens, the edge of the upper lip rolls slightly outward and shows more of your natural lip. It adds no filler and no volume, and the result is subtle and natural.
How much does a lip flip cost? +
At SpaRx Medical Aesthetics, a lip flip is quoted at your consultation, because the price depends on the units and product used. Because a lip flip uses only a few units, it is one of the most affordable injectable treatments. Nationally, lip flips commonly run about $80 to $350, and your injector confirms your exact price before treatment begins.
What is the difference between a lip flip and lip filler? +
A lip flip relaxes the upper lip so more of it shows, for a subtle change with no added volume, and it lasts about 2 to 3 months. Lip filler uses a hyaluronic acid gel to add real volume and shape, works right away and lasts about 6 to 12 months. Many patients combine the two, and your injector can help you decide which fits your goals.
How many units of Botox are used for a lip flip? +
Most lip flips use about 4 to 6 units total, placed in a few small injections along the upper lip. Your injector confirms the exact number at your visit based on your lips and your goals. Because it uses so little product, a lip flip is one of the smallest injectable treatments.
How long does a lip flip last? +
A lip flip typically lasts around 2 to 3 months. It fades sooner than a full wrinkle-relaxer treatment because it uses so few units, so many patients plan a touch-up a few times a year. Individual results vary.
When does a lip flip kick in? +
You will usually see your upper lip start to flip in about 3 to 5 days, with the full effect at roughly two weeks once the product has settled. If you have an event coming up, plan your appointment at least two weeks ahead.
Does a lip flip hurt, and is there downtime? +
Most patients describe the injections as quick, brief pinches, and the appointment takes only about 15 minutes. There is little to no downtime. You avoid rubbing or massaging the area, lying flat and strenuous exercise for the rest of the day, and you can usually return to your routine right away.
Where do you inject for a lip flip? +
A lip flip is placed with a few tiny injections along the upper lip border, usually near the center and toward the corners of the cupid's bow. Your injector maps the exact points to your lip so the flip looks balanced and natural.
Can a lip flip help a gummy smile? +
Often, yes. By relaxing the pull on the upper lip, a lip flip can let the lip cover a little more of the upper gum when you smile, which softens a gummy smile. Your injector will assess your smile and let you know if a lip flip is the right approach for you.
Can I combine a lip flip with lip filler? +
Yes. A lip flip reveals a little more upper lip, while lip filler adds volume and shape, so the two work well together. Your injector can plan a combination that gives you the look you want at your visit.
Who performs the lip flip at SpaRx Medical Aesthetics? +
Lip flips are performed by Patricia Yildirim, PA-C, a certified aesthetic injector, under the oversight of our physician, Dr. Kendrick Heywood. Every treatment uses genuine, FDA-approved product.