Celebrity Lip Flip: 7 Stars Who Shared Their Honest Results

The celebrity lip flip has gone from a quiet med-spa add-on to a regular talking point on podcasts, reality TV and Instagram. Several well-known stars have now said openly that they had one. Their stories are useful because they show the real experience: the subtle look many people want, and the side effects nobody warns you about.

Below is what each star said in their own words, with a link to where it was reported. We only include celebrities who confirmed the treatment themselves, not rumours or guesses from photos.

Celebrity Lip Flip Summary

1. Meghan Trainor

Meghan Trainor is the best-known example of a celebrity lip flip that did not go as planned. Speaking on Today with Hoda and Jenna in December 2024, she said, “I got what’s called a lip flip,” and explained it was her first time. On her podcast Workin’ On It she added, “I cannot smile anymore. Look, this is as big as I can smile.”

She also said someone had told her a lip flip meant putting filler above the upper lip, which she then said “was not true.” That confusion is common. A real lip flip uses a neuromodulator such as Botox, not filler. Read lip flip vs lip filler for the difference.

Lesson: a stiff smile is a known side effect when the dose is too high or placed too low. It wears off as the product fades, usually within a few weeks to a few months.

2. Kyle Richards

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards said on a podcast that she and Teddi Mellencamp got lip flips together, and that it left them unable to pucker. Her joke: “whistling is not an option anymore!”

Lesson: trouble puckering, whistling or using a straw for the first week or two is one of the most common side effects. See our guide to lip flip side effects.

3. Ashley Darby

Real Housewives of Potomac star Ashley Darby shared her celebrity lip flip on Instagram Stories in October 2023. She said she had “never had Botox in any capacity ever” and that a makeup artist suggested it because she wanted fuller lips. Right after the appointment she said, “We’ll see how it’s gonna be drinking out of a straw.”

Lesson: a lip flip is a common first treatment for people who have never had Botox, because it uses only a few units.

4. Shannon Beador

Real Housewives of Orange County star Shannon Beador posted her results on Instagram Stories, saying, “I’m already noticing a difference.” Most people start to see results in 3 to 5 days, with the full effect at about two weeks.

5. Kaitlyn Bristowe

Former Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe confirmed on her Instagram Story that a lip flip was the reason for a recent med spa visit, after a follower asked about it. In the same Q&A she said she would “rather have a little bit of movement than have the droop” when it comes to Botox.

6. Tana Mongeau

YouTuber Tana Mongeau said on her podcast that she asked for a subtle change, but felt the provider “flipped my lips to the Gods.” Her story is a reminder to ask for a conservative first dose. You can always add a little more at a follow-up, but you cannot remove a neuromodulator once it is injected.

7. Jazzmyn Wollfe

Creator Jazzmyn Wollfe shared on TikTok that she switched to a lip flip after having migrated lip filler dissolved, and said she liked the more natural result. This is a growing trend: people moving away from heavy filler toward subtler options. See which celebrities dissolved their lip filler.

What a Celebrity Lip Flip Teaches You

• The result is subtle. A lip flip shows more of the upper lip when you smile. It does not add volume.
• Side effects are real but temporary. A stiff smile, trouble with straws and difficulty whistling usually fade in 1 to 2 weeks, or as the product wears off.
• Start low. A small first dose avoids the overdone look several stars described.
• The injector matters most. Choose a licensed, experienced provider. Fame does not protect anyone from a bad result.

Why Stars Are Choosing a Celebrity Lip Flip Over Filler

A few years ago, most famous lips were built with filler. Today the celebrity lip flip is popular for a simple reason: it looks natural on camera. Because it only relaxes the muscle above the upper lip, there is no added volume, no risk of filler migration and no puffy ridge above the lip line. Several stars who had filler dissolved, such as creator Jazzmyn Wollfe, moved to a lip flip afterwards.

There are trade-offs. A celebrity lip flip lasts only a few months, so stars who like the look have it repeated three or four times a year. And as Meghan Trainor and Tana Mongeau showed, a strong dose can make smiling or speaking feel strange for a while. If you want visible volume rather than a subtle change, filler or a combination of both is usually the better choice.

How Much Does a Celebrity Lip Flip Cost?

Stars often go to well-known injectors in Los Angeles or New York, where prices are higher. For most people, a lip flip uses about 4 to 6 units of Botox and usually costs between $80 and $500 depending on the city and clinic. See our full lip flip cost guide.

Celebrity Lip Flip FAQs

Which celebrity had a bad lip flip?

Meghan Trainor said her lip flip left her unable to smile fully, and Tana Mongeau said hers was stronger than she asked for. Both effects are temporary.

Did Kylie Jenner get a lip flip?

No. Kylie Jenner has only spoken about lip filler, not a lip flip. Read the full Kylie Jenner lips before and after timeline.

How long does a celebrity lip flip last?

The same as anyone else’s: usually 6 to 12 weeks. The lip muscle is small and moves a lot, so the product wears off faster than forehead Botox. See how long a lip flip lasts.

Can I get the same result as a celebrity?

Results depend on your own lip shape and muscle strength. Bring photos of your own lips to the consultation and ask your injector what is realistic for you. Start with our main lip flip before and after guide.

Sources: Bored Panda roundup of celebrity lip flips; ECR: Meghan Trainor on her lip flip; Bravo: Ashley Darby gets a lip flip; AOL: Kaitlyn Bristowe on her lip flip.