Face Treatments · Apgujeong, Seoul

Lip Flip

A few units of botulinum toxin to roll the upper lip outward for a fuller look without filler.

Quick answer

Every plan at Oaro Dermatology Clinic begins with a 1:1 skin diagnosis by a board-certified dermatologist, so the dose, device settings and session count are set for your skin rather than a template. Meet our doctors or ask about your own skin .

At a glance

Overview

What is a lip flip?

A lip flip is a small botulinum toxin treatment, not a filler. A few units are injected into the orbicularis oris muscle just above the upper lip line. As the muscle relaxes, the lip rolls slightly outward, revealing more of the pink vermilion when you smile or rest. The lip is not larger; it simply shows more. The same technique can reduce a gummy smile by limiting how far the upper lip lifts.

It suits patients in Seoul who feel their upper lip disappears when they smile, who want a subtle change before trying lip augmentation, or who prefer not to add volume at all. Oaro Dermatology Clinic in Apgujeong offers it as a quick, low-commitment treatment that pairs easily with other toxin work.

How a lip flip works at Oaro

The dermatologist examines your smile and lip movement, checks that the upper lip has enough vermilion to evert and explains what to expect for speech and drinking during the first week. Using Nabota, a Korean botulinum toxin, 4–8 units are placed in two to four points along the upper lip border. The injection takes a minute and feels like small pinpricks. Results begin within 3–5 days and reach full effect by two weeks. Because the dose is small, the effect fades sooner than a forehead treatment, usually within 8–12 weeks. Many patients combine a lip flip with wrinkle treatment for the forehead or eyes, or with filler for lip wrinkles, in a single visit.

Why patients choose Oaro

• Diagnosis and treatment by a board-certified dermatologist, not a technician
• Genuine devices and products: Ultherapy, Thermage FLX, Helios Pico, Rejuran, Juvelook
• One treatment plan, written down, with aftercare and follow-up
• Private 1:1 rooms in Cheongdam Tower, 8 minutes from Apgujeong Rodeo Station
• English-friendly coordination and clear, itemised pricing

Treatment goals

Common goals for a lip flip

A fuller-looking upper lip

Showing more vermilion at rest and when smiling, without adding volume.

Reducing a gummy smile

Softening how far the upper lip lifts so less gum is visible.

A trial before filler

Testing a subtle change that wears off in weeks rather than months.

Balancing lip proportion

Evening an upper lip that looks thin next to a fuller lower lip.

Your visit

What to expect

1. Consultation & diagnosis

The dermatologist assesses your lip shape, smile and muscle movement, confirms a lip flip is likely to show a difference and discusses whether filler would serve you better.

2. Injection

The lip border is cleaned and optionally iced. Two to four small injections are placed just above the upper lip. The visit is over in about ten minutes, with no recovery time.

3. Aftercare & follow-up

Written aftercare covers the first few hours. The effect builds over two weeks; a review photograph can be sent to the clinic if you have left Seoul.

Cost guide

Lip flip cost in Seoul

A lip flip is one of the lowest-cost injectable treatments in Apgujeong because so few units are used. Typical 2026 ranges at Oaro Dermatology Clinic:

Exact pricing is confirmed at consultation after examination.

Aftercare

Aftercare

• Do not rub or massage the lip area for 24 hours.
• Avoid lying flat, strenuous exercise and saunas for 4–6 hours after injection.
• Expect slight difficulty whistling or sipping from a straw for 1–2 weeks; this is normal.
• Skip alcohol on the day of treatment to reduce the chance of bruising.
• Wait two weeks before judging the result or requesting an adjustment.

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Chang-hyun Kim, M.D.

Board-certified dermatologist and Representative Director of Oaro Dermatology Clinic, Cheongdam. Ulthera Certified Treatment Provider, Thermage FLX Master Certified, and full member of the Korean Dermatological Association, the Korean Society for Dermatologic Laser and the Korean Filler Society.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a lip flip and lip filler?

A lip flip relaxes muscle so the lip shows more; filler adds volume. Flip results are subtle and short-lived; filler changes shape for months.

Will I be able to talk and drink normally?

Yes, though some patients notice mild weakness when whistling or using a straw during the first fortnight.

How long does a lip flip last?

Typically 8–12 weeks, shorter than toxin in the forehead because the dose is small and the lip moves constantly.

Does a lip flip hurt?

Only briefly; the injections feel like small pinpricks and ice is used if you prefer.

Can a lip flip fix a gummy smile?

It can reduce one. The dermatologist may add a point near the nostrils to limit lip elevation further.

Explore related care

Often considered together

• Face Treatments — the full menu of facial treatments
• Lip Augmentation — when you want real volume and shape
• Lip Filler — filler products compared
• Wrinkle Treatment — botulinum toxin for lines elsewhere on the face
• Injectable Treatments — all injectables at Oaro
• Book a consultation — a quick appointment in Apgujeong, Seoul

Private 1:1 consultation

Plan your treatment with a board-certified dermatologist in Apgujeong

Tell us what you would like to change, and we will examine your skin, explain the options and give you a written plan with clear pricing. English-speaking coordinators are available for international patients.