What's the difference between lip filler and a lip flip?

Lip filler adds shape, volume, and definition to the lips using hyaluronic acid. A lip flip uses a small amount of neurotoxin to relax the muscle around the upper lip, so the lip rolls slightly outward and shows a little more, without adding volume. Filler changes structure, and a lip flip changes how the upper lip sits.

Yes. Some lips need both to get the result they want. Jo decides at your visit whether lip filler, a lip flip, or both will serve you best.

Which service do I book?

Book the Soft Lip Enhancement (Lip Filler) for lip filler, or Lip Flip for a lip flip. If you’d like a full plan before any treatment, book a “Tell Me What I Need” consultation. If you decide to treat afterward, 50% of the consultation fee is credited toward your treatment.

Will I look overfilled?

Our approach is conservative, and the goal is lips that look healthy and in proportion to your face. Every plan starts with an assessment of your lip shape, border, and how your lips move.

Most patients tolerate it well and receive dental blocks (injectable lidocaine) to numb the area, and the filler itself often contains lidocaine too. Topical numbing isn't usually needed, but it's available for patients who prefer to avoid lidocaine injections.

Can lip filler be dissolved?

Yes. Hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase if a correction is needed. This is discussed in more detail at your visit.

Will I get a filler mustache?

A "filler mustache" is a puffy ridge above the upper lip. It usually comes from too much product or placement that sits too high. Conservative amounts, careful placement along the lip border, and an anatomy-based plan help avoid it. Swelling can look similar in the first few days, so judge your result after it settles.

Am I too old for lip filler?

Not necessarily. Lips naturally lose volume, border definition, and hydration over time, and filler can restore a softer, healthier look at many stages of life. Whether filler is right depends on your anatomy, and if another approach would serve you better, we'll tell you.

How long does lip filler last?

It depends on your anatomy, but lip filler can often last over a year. Some patients need touch-ups every 1 to 2 years.

How long does a lip flip last?

Results appear within 10 to 14 days and last about 6 to 8 weeks from treatment day.

What's the downtime and swelling?

Lips are sensitive and swell easily, no matter how little filler is used. Swelling is most visible in the first 24 to 72 hours and usually settles within 3 to 7 days. Bruising can linger longer, up to 10 to 14 days. Most patients return to normal activities right away.

NATURAL LOOKING LIPS, NEVER OVERDONE.

Lip filler and lip flip in Boston.

Fuller lips, shaped in Brookline.

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Aesthetic injector, Jo Sulistio NP, evaluating a patient for an aesthetic treatment at Clemens Face + Body

LIP FILLER, LIP FLIP, OR BOTH

Your plan is set after an assessment.

ANATOMY-FIRST PLANNING

Shape, border, and proportion mapped.

UNDETECTABLE RESULTS

Healthy-looking lips, not obvious ones.

Fuller lips shouldn't look done.

Whether your lips have thinned over time or were always on the smaller side, you want the same thing: lips that look youthful and more defined. Nobody wants ‘duck’ lips or lips that overpower their face, and we plan every treatment to avoid that.

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Lips that suit your face.

Shape and definition restored

A softer border and fuller shape, in proportion to your face.

A subtle lift where you need it

A lip flip shows a little more of your upper lip without adding volume.

Planned for your proportions

Every set of lips is different, with each approach individualized.

We know the fear of overfilled lips is real.

Hundreds of faces injected. 70+ 5-star reviews. One provider committed to you.

Aesthetic injector and owner of Clemens Face + Body, Jo Sulistio NP, seated on a chair

Jo Sulistio, NP has trained under some of the world's most prominent experts in facial balancing and filler safety. Her approach is focused on safe, predictable outcomes that bring out the unique beauty in each individual patient.

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Soft lip enhancement (lip filler) + lip flip

Soft lip enhancement (lip filler) in mature lips

Starting takes three steps.

1

BOOK YOUR VISIT

‘Soft Lip Enhancement’ for lip filler, ‘Lip Flip’ for a lip flip, or ‘Tell Me What I Need’ consultation if you’d like a plan first.

2

GET A CUSTOMIZED PLAN

An assessment of your lip shape, proportions, and how your lips move.

3

LEAVE LOOKING LIKE YOU

Results that read as refreshed, not reinvented.

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Investment

Your investment depends on the complexity of your anatomy, and final pricing is confirmed at your visit. Investment also includes any adjustments within 4 weeks of treatment.

SOFT LIP ENHANCEMENT (LIP FILLER)

$700-$1000

LIP FLIP

$150

*Priced per unit when added to a filler visit

Fuller lips are about more than volume.

Over time, lips lose volume, border definition, and hydration, and the upper lip can look thinner when you smile. Lip filler restores shape and structure. A lip flip adds a subtle lift to the upper lip without adding volume. Many lips benefit from one, and some from both.

FAQS

Lip filler adds shape, volume, and definition to the lips using hyaluronic acid. A lip flip uses a small amount of neurotoxin to relax the muscle around the upper lip, so the lip rolls slightly outward and shows a little more, without adding volume. Filler changes structure, and a lip flip changes how the upper lip sits.
Yes. Some lips need both to get the result they want. Jo decides at your visit whether lip filler, a lip flip, or both will serve you best.
Book the Soft Lip Enhancement (Lip Filler) for lip filler, or Lip Flip for a lip flip. If you’d like a full plan before any treatment, book a “Tell Me What I Need” consultation. If you decide to treat afterward, 50% of the consultation fee is credited toward your treatment.
Our approach is conservative, and the goal is lips that look healthy and in proportion to your face. Every plan starts with an assessment of your lip shape, border, and how your lips move.
Most patients tolerate it well and receive dental blocks (injectable lidocaine) to numb the area, and the filler itself often contains lidocaine too. Topical numbing isn't usually needed, but it's available for patients who prefer to avoid lidocaine injections.
Yes. Hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase if a correction is needed. This is discussed in more detail at your visit.

A "filler mustache" is a puffy ridge above the upper lip. It usually comes from too much product or placement that sits too high. Conservative amounts, careful placement along the lip border, and an anatomy-based plan help avoid it. Swelling can look similar in the first few days, so judge your result after it settles.
Not necessarily. Lips naturally lose volume, border definition, and hydration over time, and filler can restore a softer, healthier look at many stages of life. Whether filler is right depends on your anatomy, and if another approach would serve you better, we'll tell you.
It depends on your anatomy, but lip filler can often last over a year. Some patients need touch-ups every 1 to 2 years.
Results appear within 10 to 14 days and last about 6 to 8 weeks from treatment day.
Lips are sensitive and swell easily, no matter how little filler is used. Swelling is most visible in the first 24 to 72 hours and usually settles within 3 to 7 days. Bruising can linger longer, up to 10 to 14 days. Most patients return to normal activities right away.