Botox lip flip · Myeongdong, Seoul

Lip Flip in Myeongdong, Seoul

A few tiny units of botulinum toxin relax the upper lip edge so more pink shows — a fuller look without adding filler.

Same price as locals
English-speaking team
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Injectable treatment room at Umi Clinic, Myeongdong — **10 min** Effect appears in 1–2 weeks

Quick answer

What is a lip flip?

A lip flip uses a very small dose of botulinum toxin injected along the border of the upper lip. Relaxing the outer orbicularis muscle lets the lip roll slightly outward, so more of the red lip shows when you smile, without adding volume.

It also helps a gummy smile and fine vertical lip lines. Because nothing is added, the effect is subtle and temporary. For real volume, see lip augmentation with filler.

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: 10–15 min
Numbing: Usually none needed; ice
Downtime: None
Results: Visible in 1–2 weeks
Lasts: Usually 2–3 months
Pricing: Same price as locals

Your visit

How Lip Flip works at Umi

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

Smile consult
The doctor watches your smile and lip movement to confirm a flip suits you.
Cleansing
The area is cleaned; ice may be used for comfort.
Micro-injections
Four to six tiny injections are placed along the upper lip border.
Aftercare
Stay upright for 4 hours, avoid rubbing the lips and skip strenuous exercise that day.

Before & after

How a lip flip shows more lip

Relaxing the muscle edge lets the upper lip turn slightly outward, revealing more of the existing lip.

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

Days 2–5

The toxin begins to take effect.

Week 2

Full flip effect visible.

Months 2–3

Muscle activity returns; repeat if desired.

Is it right for you?

Who Lip Flip suits best

Good fit if you…

Have an upper lip that disappears when you smile
Want a subtle change without filler
Have a mild gummy smile
Want a quick treatment with no downtime

Consider another option if…

You want real added volume — choose lip filler
You play wind instruments or need precise lip control for work
You are pregnant or breastfeeding
You have a neuromuscular condition such as myasthenia gravis

Recovery & results

What to expect, step by step

Same day
Tiny injection marks fade within an hour.
Days 2–5
The lip begins to relax; drinking from a straw may feel slightly different.
2 weeks
Full effect; the upper lip shows more.
2–3 months
Effect wears off; repeat or combine with filler.