Subtle upper-lip enhancement · Myeongdong, Seoul

Botox Lip Flip in Myeongdong, Seoul

A few tiny injections let the upper lip roll gently outward for a softer, slightly fuller pout — no filler, no added volume.

Same price as locals
English-speaking team
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Calm vanity and treatment room at Umi Clinic, Myeongdong — **About 5 min** Lip shape settles in 1–2 weeks

Quick answer

What is a Botox lip flip?

A Botox lip flip places very small doses of botulinum toxin along the border of the upper lip, into the orbicularis oris muscle. As the muscle relaxes slightly, the upper lip turns outward a little, showing more of the pink lip without adding volume.

It suits people who want a subtle change or a less gummy smile. For true added volume or shape, lip filler is the better tool, and the two can be combined.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Yoon Jong-woo , Medical Director, Umi Clinic (Korean-licensed physician) · Updated October 2026. Results vary by person; the doctor explains risks, side effects and alternatives at consultation.

Session: About 5 min
Numbing: Optional ice or cream
Downtime: None
Results: Visible in 1–2 weeks
Lasts: Often 2–3 months
Pricing: Same price as locals

Your visit

How Botox Lip Flip works at Umi

Every visit is doctor-led and explained in English, from the first skin check to aftercare.

Lip consultation
The doctor looks at your lip shape, smile and how much upper lip shows.
Point mapping
Usually 2–4 tiny points along the upper lip border, sometimes the lower lip too.
Micro-injections
Very small doses keep lip function normal while allowing the lip to roll outward.
Aftercare
Avoid straws, kissing pressure and hot drinks for a few hours; no lip massage.

Before & after

How a lip flip reshapes the upper lip

A lightly relaxed lip muscle lets the upper lip evert, so more of the red lip shows without any filler.

Illustration of the mechanism — not a patient photo. Individual results vary; real before-and-after photos can be reviewed at consultation.

Days 3–7

The upper lip feels slightly different when puckering.

Week 2

The lip rolls outward and looks fuller.

Months 2–3

The effect fades; repeat if you liked it.

Is it right for you?

Who Botox Lip Flip suits best

Good fit if you…

Want a subtle, natural lip change
Have a thin upper lip that disappears when smiling
Show a little gum when you smile
Are not ready for lip filler

Consider another option if…

You want clear added volume — consider lip filler
You play a wind instrument or rely on precise lip control
You are pregnant or breastfeeding
You have a cold sore or lip infection right now

Recovery & results

What to expect, step by step

Same day
Tiny bumps fade fast; avoid lipstick for a few hours.
First week
Using straws or whistling may feel a little different.
2 weeks
Upper lip looks gently flipped and fuller.
2–3 months
The effect wears off; repeat or consider filler.

FAQ

Botox Lip Flip questions

Will a lip flip affect speaking or drinking?

Doses are tiny, so speech is normal. Some notice that drinking through a straw or pronouncing certain sounds feels slightly different for the first days.

Lip flip or lip filler?

A lip flip changes the lip position without adding volume; filler adds volume and shape. Many people start with a flip and move to filler later.

How long does a lip flip last?

Usually 2–3 months, because the lip muscle moves constantly.

Can it help a gummy smile?

A lip flip can slightly reduce gum show. For a clearly gummy smile, dedicated gummy smile Botox works better.

Do foreigners pay more?

No. International patients pay the same price as local patients at Umi Clinic.

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