When it comes to enhancing your lips, one of the most common questions I get at Sittin Pretty Ink is:

“Should I get a lip flip or lip filler?”

While both treatments enhance the lips, they work in completely different ways—and choosing the right one depends on your anatomy, your goals, and the kind of result you’re looking for.

As a Registered Nurse and aesthetic provider, my goal is always to give you natural, balanced results that fit you. Let’s break it down.

A lip flip uses a small amount of Botox (or another neuromodulator) to relax the muscle around the upper lip.

This allows the lip to gently “flip” outward, creating the appearance of a fuller lip without adding volume.

✨ Best for:

    •    A “tucked” upper lip that disappears when you smile

    •    A mild gummy smile

    •    Clients who want a very subtle, natural enhancement

    •    First-time clients who are nervous about filler

💡 What to expect:

    •    Results in about 7–10 days

    •    Lasts around 6–8 weeks

    •    Very soft, natural change

Lip filler uses hyaluronic acid (a substance naturally found in your body) to add volume, shape, and structure to the lips.

This treatment is customizable—from soft hydration to more noticeable fullness.

✨ Best for:

    •    Thin lips or volume loss

    •    Enhancing shape (Cupid’s bow, symmetry)

    •    Smoothing fine lines around the mouth

    •    Clients wanting a more noticeable result

💡 What to expect:

    •    Immediate results (with some swelling initially)

    •    Lasts about 6–12 months

    •    Fully customizable to your desired look

Can You Combine Them?

Yes—and honestly, this is one of my favorite approaches.

A lip flip + lip filler combination can:

    •    Enhance shape and movement

    •    Prevent the upper lip from disappearing when smiling

    •    Create a more balanced, natural look

This is often the secret behind those effortlessly beautiful, not-overdone lips.

Not everyone is a good candidate for a lip flip and even lip filler that is why its important to have a personalized consultation while I look at your facial anatomy, lip movement, symmetry, medical history, your comfort level, and goals. From here we can create a plan that is appropriate for you.