Lip Flip and Gummy Smile Treatments in Laval and Greater Montreal

A lip flip uses a neuromodulator to subtly change upper lip position by relaxing targeted muscles. Unlike dermal fillers, it does not add volume. The intended change is generally subtle and depends on your anatomy. (Cleveland Clinic)

Your goal may involve upper lip visibility when smiling, lip contour or added volume. However, these are different objectives. To guide your assessment, describe what you notice at rest and when you smile.

You can arrive at your appointment without choosing a treatment beforehand. Instead, the consultation helps clarify your goals and assess whether a procedure would be appropriate.

A gummy smile describes a smile that reveals a noticeable amount of gum tissue. It is also called excessive gingival display. However, this description alone does not identify the cause or determine the appropriate treatment. (Groupe dentaire API)

Several factors can contribute, including your teeth, gums, upper jaw structure and upper lip. Therefore, dental or orthodontic care may sometimes be more appropriate. Neuromodulator injections cannot correct an underlying bone or dental cause. (Groupe dentaire API)

Before your assessment, mention orthodontic treatment, gum procedures and recent dental changes. Then ask whether a dental opinion would help explain your gummy smile. Depending on the findings, coordination between healthcare professionals may be helpful.

Perioral lines are fine lines around the mouth. Their assessment considers both muscle movement and skin characteristics. Therefore, fine lines alone do not establish whether injections are appropriate. In addition, preserving lip function requires particular attention.

Concerns about the chin or corners of the mouth also need a specific examination. They should not automatically be added to a lip flip treatment. Before deciding, ask about available options and the risks associated with each area.

You can discuss these concerns without expecting every procedure to be recommended. Depending on your assessment, a focused plan may suit you better. In some cases, the plan may involve no injections.

To compare a lip flip and lip fillers, start with the change you want. Adding volume requires a different discussion from changing muscle movement. Therefore, price or popularity alone cannot determine the appropriate treatment. (Cleveland Clinic)

Combining several treatments is optional. Instead, ask what each procedure could contribute and compare possible benefits with risks and costs. You can also take time to consider your decision.

Your lip movement helps you speak, drink and perform precise actions. Excessive muscle relaxation can interfere with these functions. Therefore, difficulty drinking or speaking is among the risks to discuss. (Cleveland Clinic)

If you sing or play a wind instrument, mention this during your assessment. Also describe any existing difficulty speaking, swallowing or closing your lips. These details help tailor the discussion to your daily activities.

Although the effects are temporary, they cannot be reversed immediately. Returning to your previous muscle function may take time. If this concerns you, discuss it before giving consent. (Cleveland Clinic)

During your consultation, we examine your smile at rest and in motion. Your expectations and medical history help complete the assessment. Before any injections, we explain the proposed areas, risks and costs.

Some uses may fall outside the approved indications for the selected medication. In these cases, ask which evidence supports the proposal and which limitations need consideration.

Lip flip results develop gradually rather than immediately. Their duration may also differ from the usual timeframe for forehead treatments. Therefore, ask what to expect from your plan, since different areas may respond differently. (Cleveland Clinic)

If you are preparing for an event, mention its date during your consultation. Our team can then discuss timing with you. However, a particular result cannot be guaranteed by your event date.

Before leaving, ask about your usual activities and how to contact our team. Also confirm when reassessment may be appropriate. Additional units are not automatically recommended or included in the price when you request an adjustment.

Before treatment, disclose allergies, medications, pregnancy, breastfeeding or a local infection. Precautions are then tailored to the medication and your situation. (FDA prescribing information)

For more details, explore our general neuromodulator safety information.

No. A lip flip changes upper lip position and muscle activity rather than adding volume. If you want more lip volume, mention this during your consultation. You can then explore options that match your goals.

No. A lip flip describes a treatment involving the upper lip. A gummy smile describes the appearance of your smile and may have several causes. Therefore, assessment comes before choosing a treatment technique.

A photograph can illustrate your preferences, but it cannot replace an examination or assessment of facial movement. It also cannot predict the same result as someone else’s treatment. That is why an individual assessment remains necessary.

This possibility depends on your goals and examination findings, and combining treatments is optional. Ask what each procedure could contribute and what risks it involves. You can then choose a more focused plan or take additional time to decide.

If speaking, drinking or lip movement concerns you, contact a healthcare professional promptly. Avoid trying to correct the effect yourself, including massage that your clinician has not recommended. If you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, seek urgent medical attention.

Yes. LABELLE Clinic is located in Laval and also welcomes patients from Greater Montreal. When booking, mention that your concerns involve your lips or smile. Our team can then help you arrange the appropriate appointment.