What is Russian lip treatment?

Author: Brennan Roob  |  Last update: Thursday, May 29, 2025

So what the Russian lip technique does exactly is it accentuates the cupid's bow and focuses on lip height (particularly in the center) rather than overall volume so that you get that coveted heart-shaped lip look without over protrusion.

How long does Russian lip technique last?

Russian lip technique creates natural-looking, defined, and lifted pout. Non-surgical with immediate results and no downtime. Russian lip differs from traditional fillers in injection method. Results can last up to 12 months, but vary per person.

What is the difference between lip fillers and Russian lips?

The primary difference lies in the desired outcome. Lip dermal filler aims to enhance the lips while maintaining a natural appearance, focusing on volume and symmetry. On the other hand, Russian lips concentrate on creating more definition, contour, and emphasis on the cupid's bow.

What is the disadvantage of Russian lip technique?

Cons: Potential for migration, uneven results, longer procedure time. While the Russian lip filler technique offers a distinctive look, it's important to be aware of the potential downsides. Migration of the filler can occur, leading to an uneven appearance that may require correction.

What are the benefits of Russian lips?

Benefits Of Russian Lip Fillers
  • It is ideal for adding volume to the lips and achieving a contemporary look.
  • Add height and fullness without the risk of filler migration or the 'trout pout'.
  • Boost confidence for those who are self-conscious about their mouth or seeking a subtle volume increase.

What's the Russian Lip Lift All About?

Do Russian lips look more natural?

The Russian lip technique is mainly used to lift the lips, rather than to make them excessively larger and give a more natural look. Russian lip filler is the perfect technique for beginners as it does not significantly provide more volume to the lips, instead, it gives a natural finish.

Do Russian lips hurt more than normal?

Whilst most clients have shared that the treatment does not hurt any more than the classic lip, the Russian technique does risk significantly more bruising and swelling. Results should settle fully after 2 weeks and both techniques share the same longevity.

Do Russian lips suit everyone?

It is a technique that aims to add height to the lips with minimal frontal projection and tends to be favoured by younger women. However, patients must understand that the Russian lips will not suit everyone. This is because everyone's anatomy (the shape of the lips and underlying definition) is different.

What are butterfly lips?

Technique and Procedure

The Butterfly Lip Filler technique involves injecting dermal fillers strategically to accentuate the cupid's bow and create a gentle curve on the upper lip while enhancing the volume and shape of the lower lip.

Where do they inject for Russian lips?

The Russian lip filler technique concentrates the filler into the upper body of the lips, fanning vertically inwards from corners of the lip towards the cupid's bow in what's known as 'tenting'. The injector will begin at the inject downwards from the lip border.

What do Russian lips look like?

Before and after results of the properly administered Russian lip filler demonstrate a lip shape that is extended from top to bottom and elevates the lip vertically for a flattened and augmented look, but still maintains plump and luscious appearance.

What is the most popular lip filler shape?

Here are the most popular types of lip filler shapes:
  • Classic Lips. Description: The classic shape enhances the natural contour of the lips, providing subtle volume and definition. ...
  • Cupid's Bow. ...
  • Full Pout. ...
  • Lip Flip. ...
  • Keyhole Pout. ...
  • Heart-Shaped Lips. ...
  • Hollywood Lips. ...
  • Rubina Lips.

Why do Russian lips swell more?

Swelling and bruising are normal and typically require no special treatment, subsiding on their own as your body adjusts to the fillers. The swelling occurs due to a combination of factors, including the mechanical trauma from the needle, the volume of the filler injected, and your body's immune reaction.

Do Russian lips stay flat?

Do Russian lips stay flat? In our technique in injecting russian lip fillers, we minimize lip projection, and try to keep them as flat as possible while increasing volume.

What is the longest lasting lip procedure?

How long does lip augmentation last?
  • Lip fillers last six months to a year.
  • Fat grafting lasts at least five years.
  • A lip lift is permanent.
  • Lip implants are permanent but can be removed at any time.

Do you aspirate when doing Russian lips?

YES aspirate to check your depth but it's still not going to be 100% accurate. As soon as you move that needle and deposit filler you could pull back through an artery and there you are thinking you are safe just because you aspirated before you deposited a linear thread pulling out.

What are Cinderella lips?

Cinderella Lips are the same general procedure and concept at dermal fillers, the main difference being they only last for a few hours. Sterile aline is injected into the lips instead of dermal filler. Saline, again is totally safe and is basically just salt water.

What are monkey lips?

In the sperm whale, these monkey lips are a thick flap valve consisting of extremely dense collagen which frame the slit-like aperture and seem to represent an air- tight valve because these lips are closed tightly in dead animals (Norris & Harvey, 1972).

What is the prettiest type of lips?

It appears that symmetry is key to a conventionally attractive lip shape, with a survey of more than 1,000 people from 35 countries showing that a strong but mirrored plumpness in the lip was considered the most attractive.

What are the cons of Russian lips?

The most dangerous aspect of this technique is the greatly increased risk of vascular occlusion, due to the anatomy of the lip and the angle of the needles. A vascular occlusion is when blood is no longer able to pass through a blood vessel because it is blocked with filler.

What is the most wanted lip shape?

Lips are most desirable in different shapes and forms for different people – 60% of people prefer a 1:1 ratio where the lips are completely symmetrical and evenly full. However, the 1:2 ratio would apply to someone with a defined cupid's bow and fuller bottom lip.

Which is the rarest lips?

Bow-shaped lips are generally fuller in the middle than they are at the sides and are coveted for their defined-looking Cupid's bow. Darlings, bow-shaped lips are one of the rarest lip shapes you can have!

What are heart lips?

Specifically, one of the defining elements of heart-shaped lips is a pronounced, rounded cupid's bow in the center of the upper lip, paired with an enhanced bottom lip that is thicker in the middle than on the sides, creating a “heart” in the center part of the lips.

What is a Russian lip lift?

The Russian lip filler technique is a unique method that focuses on vertical enhancement rather than horizontal volume. This approach uses a retrograde tenting injection to stretch the lip vertically, creating a taller and fuller appearance.

What is the difference between French and Russian lips?

Using the Russian technique, they are able to add volume and fullness to the lips, while using the French technique, they are able to contour and shape the lips to create a more symmetrical and pleasing appearance.

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