Lip Flip in Pensacola, FL
A softer, fuller-looking upper lip without filler
A lip flip is a quick injectable treatment that uses a few units of neurotoxin (like Botox or Dysport) to relax the muscle around your upper lip. As that muscle relaxes, the lip gently rolls outward, showing more of its natural pink and giving it a fuller look. You aren't adding volume. At Abound Aesthetics, a boutique med spa in downtown Pensacola, lip flips are performed by Rebecca Trevino, APRN, and take about 15 minutes.
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WHAT A LIP FLIP TREATS:
Thin Upper Lip
A Gummy Smile
DOWNTIME:
None
FULLY SETTLED:
About 2 weeks
PRODUCT USED:
Botox, or another neurotoxin
RESULTS LAST:
2-3 months
INVESTMENT:
$125
Who is a lip flip for?
A lip flip may be right for you if:
- Your upper lip seems to "disappear" when you smile
- You show more gum than you'd like when you smile (a "gummy smile")
- You want your lips to look a little fuller, but filler isn't for you
- Your lipstick doesn't sit right because your upper lip curls inward
- You're curious about lip enhancement and want to start with something subtle and temporary
For many of our Pensacola clients, a lip flip is how they try lip enhancement for the first time. It's subtle, quick, and wears off on its own.
How does A Lip Flip Work?
The orbicularis oris is the ring of muscle around your mouth. It pulls your lips inward when you smile, talk, or purse. In a lip flip, a small amount of neurotoxin goes into precise points along the border of your upper lip. That part of the muscle relaxes and lets the lip roll gently up and out.
The result is more of your own lip showing. Nothing is added, and the shape stays yours.
Lip flip vs. lip filler: what's the difference?
| What it uses | Neurotoxin (Botox, Dysport, Daxxify) | Hyaluronic acid filler (like Juvéderm) |
| What it does | Relaxes the muscle so the lip rolls outward | Adds real volume and shape |
| Look | Very subtle, natural | Noticeably fuller, customizable |
| How long it lasts | About 2–3 months | About 6–12 months |
| Time in chair | ~15 minutes | ~30–45 minutes |
| Best for | First-timers, gummy smiles, a thin upper lip on smile | Adding volume, definition, symmetry |
Can you get both? Yes. Some clients pair a lip flip with filler. The flip shows more of the lip, and the filler adds structure. Becca will tell you during your consultation whether one, both, or neither makes sense for you.
Your Lip Flip Injector
All lip flips at Abound Aesthetics is administered by Rebecca Trevino, Nurse Practitioner and Master Injector. Not a rotating roster, Rebecca, every time.
Rebecca's standard is simple: results that look like you, on your ideal day.
Abound Aesthetics was founded by Hannah Moseley, licensed esthetician and owner, on the belief that beauty isn't about perfection, it's about amplifying what already makes you uniquely you.
Why choose Abound Aesthetics for your lip flip?
- Performed by a Nurse Practitioner. Every lip flip is done by Rebecca Trevino, APRN, our injector.
- Subtle, natural results. We're here to bring out what's already yours, not change it.
- Honest guidance. If something won't give you the result you want, we'll say so.
- A calm, welcoming space in downtown Pensacola where you feel seen and never rushed
- Convenient for busy weeks. Saturday appointments run 10 AM–2 PM.
Abound Aesthetics serves clients from Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Pensacola Beach, Navarre, Pace, Milton, Cantonment, Perdido Key, and Orange Beach.
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What to expect: before, during, and after
Before:
You'll start with a consultation with Rebecca Trevino, APRN. She'll look at your lips, your smile, and your goals. Avoid alcohol and blood-thinning supplements (fish oil, vitamin E, ibuprofen) for 24 to 48 hours beforehand if your doctor says it's okay, to lower your chance of bruising.
During:
The treatment takes about 15 minutes. Becca makes a few tiny injections along your upper lip line. Most clients describe it as a quick pinch, and there's no downtime.
After:
- Results start to show in 3–5 days, and the full effect appears around 2 weeks
- For the first week or so, you might notice small changes when drinking from a straw, whistling, or saying "p" and "b" sounds. This is normal and settles as you adjust.
- Stay upright for 4 hours, skip strenuous workouts for 24 hours, and don't massage the area
- You can go right back to work, school pickup, or a Pensacola Beach afternoon (just bring your sunscreen)
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How long does a lip flip last?
A lip flip usually lasts about 2 to 3 months. The muscles around the mouth move all day, which is why results fade sooner than forehead or crow's-feet treatments. Many clients come back for maintenance every 8 to 12 weeks.
Learn about the lip flip on our Botox page →
FAQ
A lip flip is a cosmetic injectable treatment that uses a small amount of neurotoxin to relax the muscle above the upper lip, letting it roll slightly outward for a fuller, more defined look without filler.
Most people feel only a few quick pinches. It's one of the fastest injectable treatments we offer.
You'll start to see results in 3 to 5 days, with the full effect around 2 weeks.
Usually about 2–3 months, depending on your muscle activity and metabolism.
No. A lip flip relaxes a muscle so the lip rolls outward. Lip filler adds actual volume with hyaluronic acid. They can be combined.
Often, yes. Relaxing the upper lip muscle can keep the lip from lifting as high when you smile, so less gum shows.
The most common are mild swelling, a small bruise, and temporary difficulty with straws, whistling, or certain sounds for the first several days.
Abound Aesthetics Medical Spa at 100 S Baylen St, Suite E, in downtown Pensacola, FL, offers lip flips performed by Rebecca Trevino, APRN.
Ready to feel more like yourself when you smile?
Book a consultation at Abound Aesthetics, Pensacola's boutique med spa, and we'll help you decide whether a lip flip is right for you, with no pressure.
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