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Would you like to create the impression of a fuller upper lip without adding volume, or would you like to reduce the visibility of your gums when you smile? At The Faculty, you’ll meet qualified specialists who will guide you through aesthetic treatments around the mouth with the highest standards of medical safety and anatomical expertise.

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What do ‘lip flip’ and ‘gummy smile’ mean?

En lip flip är en medicinsk injektionsbehandling där vi använder ett muskelavslappnande läkemedel i läpparna. Genom att injicera små, precisa doser av det muskelavslappnande läkemedlet i den ringmuskel som omger munnen (Musculus orbicularis oris), får vi muskelns spänning att släppa. Detta gör att överläppen försiktigt rullar eller ”flippar” utåt, vilket exponerar mer av läppens röda slemhinna och skapar en illusion av en större läpp, helt utan fillers. Gummy smile (tandköttsleende) uppstår när överläppen dras upp exceptionellt högt när man skrattar, vilket blottar en stor del av tandköttet. En gummy smile-behandling (gummy smile treatment) fungerar enligt samma medicinska princip som en lip flip. Genom att behandla den specifika muskel som lyfter överläppen (Musculus levator labii superioris) med muskelavslappnande injektioner dämpas dragkraften uppåt. När du ler förblir läppen i en mer avslappnad, lägre position, vilket minimerar exponeringen av tandköttet.

Våra metoder för mun och läppar

We use gentle and well-documented methods to treat hyperactivity around the mouth.

Muscle-relaxing injections (Lip flip & Gummy smile)

Detta är den primära neuromuskulära metoden. Genom exakt dosering av läkemedlet lokalt i muskulaturen åstadkommer vi önskat utseende, antingen att eversera (rulla ut) läppen eller att sänka läpplinjen vid ett leende.

Combination therapies

Patients often search online for “gummy smile vs lip flip”, but the truth is that these procedures are often combined. To achieve the best possible result, we sometimes combine these techniques with traditional hyaluronic acid fillers to both lift the lip and restore lost volume at the same time.

Gentle technology and medical precision

The area around the mouth is extremely rich in blood vessels and is functionally vital for us to be able to speak and eat without difficulty. Our specialists possess an in-depth understanding of anatomy, which is absolutely essential for carrying out treatment in a safe, functional and tissue-preserving manner.

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A clinic full of expertise

Treating the muscles around the mouth places extremely high demands on the treating specialist’s fine motor skills and anatomical knowledge. Incorrect placement in this area can temporarily affect your ability to whistle or drink through a straw. At The Faculty, you’ll find a clinic brimming with expertise. For us, your medical safety is always our top priority, and all treatment is carried out under strict, clinical and sterile conditions to minimise risks and guarantee a beautiful and functional result.

Pris för behandling av munnen

The exact cost of treatment is always determined during your personal consultation, as it is based on your individual anatomy. Patients searching for ‘lip flip price’ or ‘gummy smile price’ in Stockholm will find that these are very cost-effective procedures.

Lip flip (överläpp)

2 500

Gummy smile (överläppslyftare)

2 500

Consultation with a surgeon

600

Nursing consultation

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Pre-treatment consultation

A successful clinical outcome begins with a thorough consultation with one of our specialists. We assess the condition of your skin and ask you to smile and move your mouth to assess the underlying muscle activity. You will receive objective medical information regarding expectations, the procedure and aftercare.

After the consultation, you have a statutory cooling-off period of at least 48 hours (which applies to aesthetic injection treatments) to allow you to decide in your own time whether you wish to give your consent.

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Lip flip
Step by step

To ensure the highest standards of medical care, we follow a strict and carefully designed clinical procedure for lip treatments

Consultation

Medical assessment and choice of method

The practitioner will carry out a thorough assessment of your facial muscles (the orbicularis oris muscle or the levator labii superioris muscle). You will be asked to perform various mouth movements to determine the exact dosage and avoid asymmetry.

Preparations

Preparations for safe treatment

To minimise the risk of infection, the skin around the mouth is thoroughly disinfected with chlorhexidine. The specific injection points are then marked just inside the lip line (for a lip flip) or at the base of the nose (for a gummy smile).

The treatment

Safe care at the clinic

We use extremely fine, short microneedles to inject the medication very superficially. The procedure usually involves just 2 to 4 quick pricks and takes less than a minute. It usually feels like nothing more than a small, quick pinch.

After treatment

Awakening and initial rest

The area is examined clinically. A slight, temporary redness may appear around the injection sites, but the skin recovers within a few minutes.

Recovery & healing

Self-care and convalescence guidelines

Do not touch the area around your mouth and do not wear any lipstick or make-up for the first 12 hours. You should also avoid strenuous exercise, hot drinks and saunas for 24 hours to prevent the medication from spreading to unwanted muscles.

Monitoring & results

Medical check-up and final assessment

A voluntary follow-up appointment is always offered after 14 days to ensure that the muscle has responded symmetrically.

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Results following treatment

The effects of the treatment develop gradually. You will begin to see the results for your lip flip and gummy smile after around 4 to 10 days. The full anatomical result is assessed after 14 days. The clinical durability in the mouth area is often slightly shorter than in, for example, the forehead, as the orbicularis oris muscle is extremely active when we speak and eat. On average, the results last for 2 to 3 months. After that, the muscle slowly regains its normal range of motion and the treatment can be repeated.

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Our specialists in skin and facial treatments

At The Faculty, we prioritise medical expertise above all else. Your lip flip treatment and gummy smile correction are carried out exclusively by qualified doctors and registered injection nurses with extensive clinical experience.

Who can undergo the treatment?

To undergo medical injection treatments, you must be at least 18 years old, in good health, and not be pregnant or breastfeeding. Before treatment, we will carefully review your medical history to rule out any neuromuscular conditions that may constitute contraindications.

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Complications and risks

Treatment around the mouth is generally very safe, but there are potential drawbacks (lip flip side effects) to be aware of. The most common side effect is a temporary, mildly uncomfortable sensation when drinking through a straw, whistling, or pronouncing the letters P and B, as the sphincter muscle is slightly weakened. This resolves itself. At The Faculty, all risks of impaired function are strictly minimised through our qualified staff’s in-depth anatomical understanding and very conservative, cautious dosing.

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Hos The Faculty möter medicinsk expertis en omhändertagande atmosfär. På Hangövägen 20 finner du vår specialistanpassade klinik, utformad för att möta mycket stränga kliniska krav på hygien och säkerhet. För injektionsbehandlingar och hudvård tar vi emot dig på vår walk-in-klinik på Humlegårdsgatan 14 på Östermalm. Vår verksamhet genomsyras av ett vetenskapligt förhållningssätt och lång erfarenhet, vilket skapar en säker och transparent behandlingsresa.

Payment guarantee and insurance

Att välja att genomgå ett estetiskt kirurgiskt ingrepp eller en injektionsbehandling är ett personligt beslut, och på The Faculty värdesätter vi fullständig transparens genom att alltid erbjuda en tydlig och specificerad prisuppgift vid din konsultation. För din trygghet omfattas du av en omfattande patientförsäkring samt en förlängd garantitid under läkningsperioden, och för de som önskar erbjuder vi även finansiell vägledning kring delbetalning som ett valbart alternativ helt separerat från den medicinska bedömningen.

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Varför överväga muskelavslappnande behandling kring munnen?

The lower third of the face plays a central role in our appearance. Some patients feel that their upper lip almost disappears inwards when they smile, or that their smile is dominated by their gums. Historically, the only options have been surgery (gummy smile surgery) or traditional lip augmentation. For those seeking a discreet and natural result, injections with muscle relaxants are an excellent alternative. A lip flip treatment is particularly popular with those who wish to preserve their natural lip shape, whilst maximising its visibility without adding artificial volume. The fact that correcting a gummy smile can be achieved with just a few quick injections has made the method extremely popular.

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What is the difference between a lip flip and lip fillers?

En lip flip använder muskelavslappnande injektioner för att få din egen överläpp att rulla utåt, vilket skapar en illusion av volym utan att tillföra något material. Läppfillers (hyaluronsyra) injiceras däremot in i läppen för att fysiskt lägga till substans och struktur.

Can both treatments be carried out at the same time?

Yes, it’s a very popular combination. We can use muscle relaxants to create a lip flip whilst also adding a small amount of filler to build structural volume and hydrate the tissue.

What is a gummy smile?

A gummy smile occurs when the muscles that lift the upper lip are overactive. When you smile, the lip is pulled up so far that a large, disproportionate amount of gum tissue above the teeth is exposed.

Does your mouth feel numb after the treatment?

Nej, läkemedlet påverkar enbart de motoriska nerverna (rörelse), inte de sensoriska nerverna (känsel). Du kommer att ha full känsel i läpparna, men de kan kännas något svagare när du till exempel ska dricka varmt te eller använda ett sugrör.

Does treating your lips hurt?

As the area around the mouth is particularly sensitive, the quick pricks may be felt slightly more than when treating the forehead, for example. However, the treatment is extremely quick (often taking less than a minute) and the pain is very brief.

Is there a risk that my smile will end up lopsided?

The muscular balance around the mouth is extremely delicate. If the medication is administered unevenly or spreads, temporary asymmetry may occur. This is why you should always choose a medically accredited clinic such as The Faculty, where rigorous anatomical knowledge and conservative dosing prevent such complications.

How long does a lip flip last compared to a gummy smile?

The circular muscle around the mouth is constantly moving, which means that a lip flip usually lasts for a slightly shorter period (around 2 to 3 months). Treatment for a gummy smile affects other, slightly larger muscles higher up on the lip, which means the effect there can often last for up to 3 to 4 months.

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