What are Russian lips?

The Russian lip technique uses smaller volumes of a dermal filler, placed in more parts of the lips. Instead of injecting into the lips a larger volume of a dermal filler and then massaging and spreading it out, the Russian technique injects more areas of the lips with a lesser volume of product.

Why are Russian lips different?

Unlike traditional lip filler, an injector employing the Russian Lip technique injects the product vertically starting at the base of the lip and drawing the product outward toward the lip border. Rather than starting from the lip border and working inward, the injector works the product from the inside out.

Why do they call it Russian lips?

The term Russian Lips is derived from the style of lips you often see on Russian stacking dolls – or matryoshka and babushka, to give them their correct name. With Russian Lips, the cupid's bow is accentuated to create something close to a heart shape.

What is Russian style lips?

The Russian technique is a group of techniques that basically achieve height on a lip. This means the pink of the lip is raised higher on the top lip and gives the illusion shortening the philtrum. Equally the bottom lip drops lower giving a deeper 'v' shaped curve toward the chin.

Are Russian lips more natural?

Russian Lips derive from the 'Russian Doll', where they form a heart shape in the centre with a flatter, higher appearance. However this look isn't for everyone, and although this technique does avoid filler migration, it doesn't necessarily look more natural than the more common lip filler technique.

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Who can have Russian lips?

Who can get Russian Fillers? For the apparent reason, the best canvas is a blank one. So, ideally, it would be perfect for anyone who hasn't had any lip fillers done before. If however, you have had a lip filler done before, the filler will be removed by dissolve before your appointment.

How do you get Russian lips?

Typically, standard lip fillers are injected horizontally into the lip, resulting in an evenly spread volume and fullness effect. However, in order to execute the Russian filler technique, your provider will opt for a smaller syringe and inject small amounts of filler vertically, focusing in on the center of the lips.

Do Russian lips swell more?

As there are several injection points with the Russian lip technique, you may find that you have slightly more initial swelling and some bruising after this procedure. This treatment may cause more discomfort than a normal lip filler treatment due to the multiple injection points your injector needs to use.

What to expect after Russian lips?

SWELLING and BRUISING – Your lips will most likely be slightly swollen after the treatment. This is normal and will gradually diminish, often within 3-5 hours. Most people can resume their daily activities shortly after the procedure.

How much does Russian lip technique cost?

How Much Do Russian Lips Cost? Just like any dermal filler application, you pay for the cost of each syringe used in the process. So, the price for the filler is no different for Russian lips, however the technique often requires more filler to be used. The average cost of fillers is $500 to $800 per syringe.

How long are lips swollen after Russian?

Swelling should go down within 2–3 days after your lip filler treatment, and should subside completely within 2 weeks post-treatment.

Who invented Russian lips?

It details the work of Tom van Eijk, one of Holland's most famed cosmetic doctors. He is credited with developing the augmentation technique known as 'tenting.

What is an M shaped lip?

M shaped lips, aka cherry lips, refers to the top lip that looks like the letter M. This trend started in South Korea and has gained popularity quickly. Several K-pop stars are known for their cherry-like lip shape. M shaped lips give a fuller, more youthful appearance.

How long do Russian lips take to settle?

It typically takes about 4 weeks for the filler to settle in and achieve the final, desired look.

How much do Russian lips cost UK?

We normally charge by the number of syringes of filler used and in general, we charge £300 per syringe. The extra investment is worth it to get exactly what you want!

Are Russian lip fillers safe?

The Russian lip filler technique is not a new product but a new use of an existing product. Either Restylane or Juvederm can be used for the procedure, so it's still done with naturally occurring hyaluronic acid, so adverse reactions or allergies are almost unheard of.

How long after lip fillers can I give oral?

That's why we recommend waiting 3-5 days post-injection before you partake in any sort of ? extracurricular ?? oral activities.

Do you aspirate when doing Russian lips?

The injection is performed with an unprimed 27G needle, aspirating for at least five seconds, prior to each injection. The needle is replaced after each injection due to it blunting on the bone, and to ensure an unprimed needle is used during each aspiration.

Are Russian lip fillers painful?

Is The Technique Painful? Like most injections, the Russian lip filler technique is not a painless procedure. However, an experienced and gentle injector will do their best to make sure you are as comfortable as possible during your first time getting fillers injected into your lips.

What causes duck lips with fillers?

Duck lips aren't caused by the filler itself. Large, puffy, duck-like lips aren't usually the result of an allergic reaction or another issue with the filler. Instead, they're caused by overfilling the lips. Many people think that to get pouty, sensuous lips, you need to put lots of filler into them.

What are keyhole lips?

One of the injection techniques that patients are looking for is the “Keyhole Lip”. This is where the lips are filled with a small gap in the center of the lips where the top and bottom lip meet that looks like a “keyhole”. This look is also referred to as “the keyhole technique” or “keyhole pout.”

What are doll lips?

Recently there has been a resurgence of popularity in the 'Russian lip' approach to lip fillers. Born out of the lip shape of beautiful Russian supermodels, the Russian lip technique focuses on creating a gorgeous, subtle 'heart-shaped' pout – much like those of a Russian doll, or even a Bratz doll!

Are cupid bow lips rare?

Taylor Swift has a famous Cupid's bow, and it's generally viewed as an attractive feature. Cleft lips affect approximately 1 in every 600 babies born. This is a condition that causes a split in one side of the lip all the way through one nostril.

What lip shape is Taylor?

Taylor Swift, heart-shaped lips

Taylor Swift has a sweet, heart-shaped pout, made famous by her iconic red lipstick. Voted as the star with the world's hottest lips, Taylor's cupid's pout was the lip shape women wanted, and the lip shape men considered most desirable.

What is the ideal mouth shape?

A study of 1,000 people in 35 countries revealed that the perfect lip shape is all down to symmetry. More than 60% of respondents thought a 1:1 ratio between the upper and lower lip was the most attractive shape. A cosmetic surgeon in London said a heavily-defined cupid's bow is the most-requested lip feature.