Russian Lip Filler

Russian Lips

What are Russian Lips?

The term “Russian lips” refers to a technique that raises the pink of the top lip higher, whilst the bottom lip drops lower giving a deep ‘V’ shaped curve toward the chin. This technique tends to lift the lip rather than add volume, giving a flatter appearance from the side. This shape gives a “Russian doll” aesthetic.

What’s the Difference Between Russian and Natural Lips?

The classic lip creates a heart shaped lip, lips maintain a nice and full shape centrally. From the side lips look juicy and hydrated. The key difference with the Russian lip technique uk is that it keeps the lips flatter from the side. Unlike traditional lip filler, an injector employing the Russian Lip technique injects the product working from the inside out, rather than starting from the lip border and working inward. Russian lips may also require slightly more filler than other methods to achieve the desired effect. The below images demonstrate the classic lip filler technique.

Why Are Russian Lips Trending?

The trend began due to the desire for lips that are larger in volume and plumpness, without the worry of filler migration or the ‘duck lips’ look that many want to avoid. Russian lips are especially popular with those that desire noticeably larger lips, however, this doesn’t have to be the case. Below are a few examples of very different styles and outcomes that can be achieved using this technique.

What is Lip Filler?

Lip enhancement treatments use hyaluronic acid lip injections, which are injected directly into the lip area. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that is found within the cells of the body, but which can diminish over time leaving the lips looking flat and deflated. Here at Medical Cosmetics we use a gel form of hyaluronic that mimics the effect of the body’s own stores, creating a boost which enhances the natural appearance of the lip. As a non-invasive beauty treatment, lip fillers are a safe treatment when carried out by a trained practitioner, like our Dr Siddiqi and when using high quality injectable products. With the lip injections that we use, such as Teoxane and Juverderm®, it is expected that results will last anywhere from 6 months to one year.