Lip Flip
- •Fuller-Looking Upper Lip
- •Botox Only, No Added Volume
- •15-Minute Treatment
- •Zero Downtime
A lip flip is a small Botox injection that relaxes the muscle above your upper lip, rolling it gently outward for a fuller appearance—without added volume, injected in under 10 minutes with zero downtime.
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- Fuller-Looking Upper Lip
- Botox Only, No Added Volume
- 15-Minute Treatment
- Zero Downtime
Lip Flip Treatment Goals
What a Lip Flip Treats
Thin or Flat Upper Lip
A lip flip creates the appearance of a fuller upper lip by rolling the lip slightly outward and upward, revealing more of the vermillion border without adding injected volume.
Treatments+
A few units of Botox relax the muscle holding the upper lip down, so it rolls outward and shows more pink vermillion. No added volume.
Causes+
The muscle around the mouth keeps the upper lip tucked down, so it reads thin or flat even at a normal size.
Lip Flip Results
What to expect, from treatment day to peak results
Immediate (Day 1)
Day 1 · zero downtime
Treatment takes under 10 minutes and any tiny injection marks resolve within hours. Avoid pursing your lips or drinking through a straw for 24 hours while the product settles. You can return to your normal day right away.
First Week (Days 3–7)
Days 3 to 7 · the flip appears
The muscle above the upper lip relaxes and the lip begins to roll gently outward. The full lip flip effect is usually visible by days 5 to 7. Lip movement stays natural, and the change reads subtle and expressive rather than overdone.
Peak Results (Weeks 2–8)
Weeks 2 to 8 · peak and maintenance
The lip flip reaches its peak around week 2 and holds for roughly 6 to 10 weeks. This window is shorter than other Botox areas because the lip muscle is highly active in speech and eating. A maintenance visit keeps the effect consistent over time.
The VRA Experience
Why Patients Choose VRA for Lip Flip
Victoria Rose Cyr, RN, BScN, brings over a decade of clinical experience, and years spent teaching it, first in the classroom and now as a national clinical trainer for a respected aesthetics brand. Today that expertise goes into her Pickering practice and the team of experts she has built around it.
Victoria Rose Cyr is a Registered Nurse (BScN) and the founder of Victoria Rose Aesthetics, with 10 years of clinical experience, six years running her own practice, and five years as a national clinical trainer. She sets the clinical standard every treatment at VRA is held to.
Victoria is a clinical trainer for Nuceiva and Teosyal, mentoring physicians, nurses, med spa owners, and injectors across Canada in precise, evidence-based technique.
A lip flip uses only a few precisely placed units, so the result is a softer upper lip rather than added volume. Placed by a VRA injector under medical oversight, as required in Ontario.
Patient Reviews
What Our Patients Say
Honest words from patients at Victoria Rose Aesthetics in Pickering.
I recently had a Sofwave treatment at Victoria Rose Aesthetics and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. From the moment I walked in, the space felt elevated, welcoming, and incredibly…
Antonella Calandra
Victoria Rose Aesthetics · Pickering
Treatment Process
Lip Flip Treatment Process
From your first consultation through maintenance, here is exactly what to expect at every step of your Lip Flip at Victoria Rose Aesthetics.
Step 01 · Consultation
Consultation and Lip Assessment
We assess your natural lip shape, movement pattern, and whether a lip flip alone or a combination with hyaluronic acid injections is the right approach for your goals. Your nurse shows you expected results and discusses dosing before any treatment begins.
- Natural lip shape and movement assessed
- Lip flip alone or paired with filler discussed
- Expected results and dosing reviewed first
Skin Club for Lip Treatments
Great Lips Start with Great Skin
Skin Club members receive a monthly professional facial to keep the skin around the lips smooth, hydrated, and in its best condition between appointments. Members also save 15% on medical-grade skincare products with priority booking included.
Monthly professional facial included
15% off medical-grade skincare products
Priority booking at every visit
Lip Flip Pricing Pickering
Why Patients Choose VRA for Lip Flips in Pickering
A lip flip is a small treatment where precise placement makes all the difference, so your appointment starts with a real look at your lip shape and how it moves.
Conservative Dosing
Movement-Safe
Only a few units, carefully placed, so your lip stays comfortable to speak and eat with while still showing the flip.
Filler Guidance
Honest Advice
A clear conversation about whether a lip flip alone fits your goals, or whether filler would add value, with no pressure either way.
Two-Week Follow-Up
Included
A complimentary review to check your lip position and symmetry, with a small touch-up if anything needs refining.
The right plan starts with the right assessment.
Same-week consultations. No referral required.
FAQ
Your Lip Flip Questions,
Answered by Victoria
Everything you need to know about a Botox lip flip before your appointment at Victoria Rose Aesthetics.
A lip flip uses Botox to roll the upper lip slightly outward for a fuller appearance without adding volume. Hyaluronic acid injections add actual volume directly. A flip enhances the shape and definition of your existing lip; volume injections add size. Many patients do both for the most complete combined result.
A lip flip typically uses 4–6 units of Botox placed along the upper lip border. It is one of the smallest Botox treatments available, but precise placement matters enormously for a natural result.
A lip flip lasts approximately 6–10 weeks, shorter than most Botox treatments because the orbicularis oris is a highly active muscle used constantly in speech, eating, and expression. Consistent maintenance or combination with hyaluronic acid injections can extend the effect.
Yes. A targeted lip flip can reduce how much gum shows when smiling by limiting the upward travel of the upper lip elevator muscles. For more significant gummy smile correction, a slightly higher dose or additional injection points may be used.
A well-placed lip flip should not noticeably affect speech or eating. Overdosing can cause temporary difficulty with certain sounds (like 'p' and 'b') or drinking through a straw, which is why conservative dosing is essential. VRA always starts conservatively.
Yes, and many of our patients do. A lip flip defines the upper lip border and adds natural curl, while hyaluronic acid injections add volume and projection. Together, they create a fuller, more defined lip result than either treatment alone. We discuss the right combination for your anatomy during your consultation.
A lip flip is a small Botox treatment that relaxes the orbicularis oris, the ring of muscle around your upper lip. When that muscle softens, the upper lip rolls slightly outward and reveals more of the pink vermillion border, creating a fuller-looking upper lip without injecting any volume. Your VRA injector places 4 to 6 units of Health Canada-approved Nuceiva along the upper lip border in under 10 minutes. Results develop over 5 to 7 days and typically last 6 to 10 weeks, shorter than standard Botox areas because the lip muscle is highly active. The lip flip suits patients who want subtle definition, a softer gummy smile, or a starting point before considering hyaluronic acid injection.
A lip flip at Victoria Rose Aesthetics is priced per unit of Nuceiva, the Health Canada-approved neuromodulator we use. A typical lip flip uses 4 to 6 units placed along the upper lip border by a VRA injector, which makes it one of the lower-cost injectable treatments in the menu. Final pricing depends on your dosing, whether the lip flip is booked alone or paired with another area like the glabella or a hyaluronic acid injection appointment, and any active promotions. Your VRA injector reviews the exact unit count and total cost with you during your consultation, to the standard Victoria sets, before any product is drawn up. Book a consultation to confirm pricing for your specific plan.
A lip flip relaxes the muscle that pulls your upper lip inward, so the lip naturally rolls outward and shows more pink vermillion. The result is a fuller-looking upper lip, a softer gummy smile if the upper lip elevates too high when you smile, and reduced lip rolling or inward curling during speech. It does not add volume, change lip shape at rest dramatically, or replace a hyaluronic acid injection for patients who want true lip plumping. Your VRA injector places 4 to 6 units of Nuceiva along the orbicularis oris in under 10 minutes. Effect develops over 5 to 7 days, peaks around week 2, and lasts approximately 6 to 10 weeks before a maintenance visit.