Lip Flip in the Quad Cities
A subtle upper lip enhancement without filler. A small dose of Tox gently relaxes the muscle around the top lip so it rolls slightly outward, giving you fuller-looking lips without adding volume.
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What Is a Lip Flip?
A lip flip uses a small dose of Botox, Dysport, or Xeomin placed at the upper lip border to relax the orbicularis oris muscle. When that muscle relaxes, the top lip naturally rolls outward and looks slightly fuller.
There is no filler involved. You're not adding volume. You're letting your own lip show more of itself.
It's a great option if you want a softer enhancement, if you're not ready for filler, or if you have a "gummy smile" where too much gum shows when you smile.
You Want Subtle. Filler Isn't the Answer for Everyone.
Lip filler can be amazing when it's done right. But it's not the only way to enhance your lips, and for some people, it's not the right way.
If you don't want added volume, if you're nervous about lip filler, if your top lip "disappears" when you smile, or if you have a gummy smile that bothers you, the lip flip is the option you may not know existed.
Quick, affordable, and easy to combine with other treatments.
How We Do Lip Flips at Mint
Step one | Book your appointment
A quick consult with your injector to confirm the lip flip is right for you and discuss your goals.
Step two | Get treated
A few small injections at the upper lip border. Takes 5 to 10 minutes. Minimal discomfort.
Step three | Wait 3 to 7 days for the effect to kick in
Your top lip will gently roll outward and look fuller. The effect lasts 6 to 8 weeks.
A lip flip at Mint is for:
Adults who want subtle lip enhancement without filler
Patients with a thin or "disappearing" top lip when smiling
People with a gummy smile they want to soften
Filler-curious patients who want to try something less committed first
Anyone who wants a refresher between filler appointments
People with vertical lip lines (smoker's lines) that they want to soften
If you want noticeably bigger lips, you're better off with filler. If you want a softer, subtler shift, this is for you.
Who Lip Flips Are For
What's Included
Treatment details:
A few small injections at the upper lip border
Typically 4 to 6 units of Tox total
Lasts approximately 6 to 8 weeks
Onset in 3 to 7 days, full effect by 14 days
Combines well with:
Lip filler (for patients who want both volume and a subtle flip)
Botox elsewhere on the face
Microneedling or facials (with appropriate timing)
What to Expect
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Before your appointment
Avoid alcohol, fish oil, and NSAIDs for 24 to 48 hours
Come with clean lips (no lipstick or balm)
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During the appointment:
5 to 10 minutes total
A few small injections at the upper lip border
Minimal discomfort, no numbing usually needed
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After your appointment:
No bruising or downtime for most patients
You can go straight back to your day
Effect kicks in over 3 to 7 days
Full result in 14 days
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Important!
A lip flip relaxes the muscle that helps you sip, whistle, and pronounce certain consonants (like "p" and "b"). You may notice slight changes for the first week or two. This passes as your brain adjusts and as the effect lasts.
What Our Patients Actually Say
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"Dr. Sundar and I discussed my goals, his recommendations and what the service entailed. He answered all of my questions, discussed any concerns I had, and communicated everything step by step leaving me feeling very comfortable and at ease."
— Kris Andersen
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"Expert professionals carefully analyzed my specific facial structure. I receive specialized advise based on their extensive knowledge of bone, tendons and muscle movement. Under their care and recommendations, I received beautiful results."
— Roxy S.
Injectors Who Keep You Looking Natural
Lip flips at Mint are done by the same medical team that handles all of our injectables: Dr. Sanjay Sundar, MD (Medical Director), Rachel Sundar, RN (Founder), and Nurse Practitioner Nikki Goff, DNP. Our injectors are trained in micro-dose techniques and will dose conservatively. Better to start with a clean, subtle flip than to over-relax the lip and affect your speech for the first week.
Ready for a Subtle Lip Lift?
Book your lip flip and try a subtler enhancement before going to filler.
More About Lip Flips at Mint
Mint Aesthetics + Wellness offers Lip Flip treatments at our Bettendorf, Iowa clinic. A Lip Flip uses a small dose of neuromodulator (Botox, Dysport, or Xeomin) placed at the upper lip border to relax the orbicularis oris muscle. When that muscle relaxes, the top lip rolls slightly outward and appears fuller without adding any volume to the lip itself.
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The Lip Flip is an ideal option for patients seeking a subtle upper lip enhancement, those with a "disappearing" top lip when smiling, or those bothered by a gummy smile where excess gum shows when smiling broadly. The treatment is also a good entry point for patients curious about lip enhancement but not yet ready for hyaluronic acid filler. Some patients combine a Lip Flip with lip filler for a balanced result that includes both subtle volume and improved lip shape.
Lip Flip pricing at Mint is $75 per treatment. Typical dosing is 4 to 6 units of neuromodulator. The effect begins in 3 to 7 days, reaches full result by day 14, and lasts approximately 6 to 8 weeks. Maintenance treatments are typically scheduled every 6 to 8 weeks for patients who want to maintain results year-round.
Lip Flips at Mint are performed by the medical team, including Dr. Sanjay Sundar, MD (Medical Director), Rachel Sundar, RN (Founder), and Nurse Practitioner Nikki Goff, DNP. All injectors at Mint train continuously in micro-dose injection techniques and conservative dosing protocols.
Mint serves Bettendorf, Davenport, Moline, Rock Island, East Moline, Eldridge, LeClaire, Walcott, Silvis, Colona, Milan, Muscatine, Clinton, Iowa City, Aledo, Cambridge, Kewanee, Geneseo, and the surrounding Quad Cities region. Lip Flips require an in-person visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A lip flip uses neuromodulator (Tox) to relax the muscle around your upper lip so it rolls outward and looks fuller. There's no filler and no added volume. Lip filler uses hyaluronic acid gel to actually add volume to your lips. They produce different looks. Sometimes patients want both, in different proportions.
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About 6 to 8 weeks, which is shorter than regular Tox in other areas because the lip muscle moves so much.
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You may notice slight changes for the first week or two, especially with certain consonants ("p", "b") and with using a straw or whistling. This passes as your brain adapts and as the effect wears slightly through the treatment cycle.
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Minimally. A few small injections, no numbing usually needed. Most patients say it's quick and easier than they expected.
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No. There's no added volume. The lip flip just lets your upper lip show more of itself.
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Yes. Many of our patients only ever get lip flips and never go to filler. It depends on what look you're going for.
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Yes. We often combine the two for patients who want both subtle volume and the gentle "flip" effect.
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Yes. Just avoid using a straw for the first 24 hours.
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