Lip Filler vs. Lip Flip vs. Lip Blushing: Which is right for me?

So you know that you want to enhance your lips, but which procedure is right for you? Depending on the shape of your natural lip, your desired results, and your budget, this guide helps explain the difference between lip filler treatments, a lip flip, and lip blushing.

Lip fillers enhance volume, whereas a lip flip and lip blushing create the appearance of a fuller lip. If you are looking to fix a gummy smile, the lip flip might be for you. If you are looking to define your lip line and add natural color, lip blushing will give you the look you want.

Lip Filler

Lip filler involves the injection of synthetic hyaluronic acid into the lips to provide a plumper, more defined pout. The size of the lips can be gradually built over time to provide natural-looking results. Lip filler can address the asymmetry of the lips and create a more desirable shape. It also makes the face appear more youthful, as we tend to lose volume as we age.

Lip filler can restore a previous lip size, correct the shape, smooth wrinkles, and boost confidence. Depending on the type of filler used, results can last six months to two years. There are many different brands of lip fillers, including Juvederm® and Restylane®. The lips are numbed before the procedure so that injections are not painful.

Lip Flip

The lip flip involves a few Botox injections into the upper lip to “flip” the lip upwards, giving you the appearance of a fuller lip without actually increasing the volume of the lip. This can be great for those with a gummy smile or an upper lip that turns inward.

During a lip flip procedure, your master injector injects Botox into the upper lip. Botox can take 7-14 days to fully take effect. So within a week or two, your top lip will appear fuller. A lip flip can be more cost-effective than lip fillers initially, but remember, Botox only lasts 3-5 months, whereas filler lasts much longer. The entire procedure takes just about ten minutes– you’ll be in and out with a new pout in no time!

You can combine a lip flip with lip filler injections if you are looking to increase the size of your lips and adjust how the top lip sits.

Lip Blushing

Lip blushing is a semi-permanent tattoo treatment that enhances the lip line, evens discoloration, and deposits a soft tint for a just-bitten look. We use a topical numbing cream before the session, and the custom pigment gradually fades over 1–2 years.

Lip blushing is ideal for anyone who wants:

• A defined border when lipstick tends to bleed
• A wash of color without daily makeup
• To camouflage scar tissue or sun damage on the lips

Which Option Fits Your Goals?

• Choose lip filler if you want volume, correction of asymmetry, or to reverse age-related deflation.
• Choose a lip flip if you want to soften a gummy smile, gently roll the top lip outward, or complement existing filler.
• Choose lip blushing if you want a refined lip line, even color, or a tint that lasts long after lipstick fades.

Many patients combine all three treatments over time for a fully customized pout. Our injectors will assess your anatomy and build a plan that aligns with your timeline and budget.

Ready for your lip consult? Call Rejuvenation Medical Aesthetics at (267) 759-6056, explore our lip filler services, or connect with our trusted medical spa to book online.