Lip augmentation has become one of the most popular aesthetic procedures worldwide. Women use this procedure to modify their lip profiles for a fuller look, and they often choose between two mainstream techniques – the classical look and the ‘Russian doll’ look.
Both methods take a unique approach to lip enhancement. This article will help you understand the objective of each style and what they involve, allowing you to make an informed decision about the style that’s best for you.
Opulent Aesthetics employs both techniques from its professional and cosy studio in Purley, South Croydon. Our lead technician, Sadie, will guide you through the process and help you determine which style will complement your look.
What is lip filler?
Lip filler refers to a cosmetic procedure known as ‘dermal filling’ and uses an injectable form of hyaluronic acid – a compound that naturally occurs in your body – to modify the shape and size of your lips.
Why is it so popular?
Lip filler plumps up the volume of your lips, which gradually declines with age. If done correctly, it can provide a more youthful appearance that smooths ageing lines around the lips. Lip filler can also address any asymmetry and balance proportions between the top and bottom lip, giving a complete look.
Additionally, a highly skilled practitioner like Sadie at Opulent Aesthetics can modify the shape of your lips, giving you a doll-like appearance – if that’s your thing.
The results can last between 6-12 months, depending on the metabolism of the individual, as hyaluronic acid is naturally occurring, your body will break it down over time. Having said that, the procedure is entirely reversible using an injection that dissolves the filler almost instantly. This reassures that you can achieve the look you are going for and won’t be stuck if you don’t get it right the first time.
Sadie is often booked to correct the work of other, less-skilled practitioners, using this technique. If you have recently engaged another practitioner and are unhappy with the outcome, book an appointment with Opulent Aesthetics today.
The classical look
The traditional method of lip augmentation involves enhancing the lips’ natural shape by increasing the volume and fullness in a horizontal direction, preserving the soft and sensual look of your lips.
The hyaluronic acid filler is injected along the vermillion border and into the body of your lips using a fine needle or cannula, giving you rounded fullness that is subtle when observed from the side profile. It balances the proportions of your upper and lower lips, creating a harmonious look that fits your facial features.
Celebrities who have opted for the classical lip filler look include actress Scarlett Johansson and model Emily Ratajkowski.
The Russian doll look
The Russian approach to lip fillers focuses on sculpting the lips to form a heart or ‘cupid’s bow’ shape, creating a doll-like appearance. It relies on raising the lip profile vertically rather than horizontally. By raising the height, the lip shape is more acutely defined.
The look is achieved through a technique called ‘tenting’, where several deposits of hyaluronic acid filler are deposited in vertical columns starting at the centre, where there are more columns and working their way outward, with fewer columns to create the pronounced pouting look.
As the focus is vertical rather than horizontal, the Russian lip filler technique ensures more subtlety when observed from the side profile and also avoids the ‘duck look’, but the shape itself is much more pronounced when viewed head-on. As such, it can look less natural if overdone or if your natural lip shape is not particularly accommodating to this look.
However, for those who do have the right features for this look, this technique, which comes from Russia with love, can be really striking. However, it’s imperative to choose a skilled professional, otherwise you may be playing Russian roulette with your appearance.
Both Kylie Jenner and her influencer model friend Anastasia Karanikolaou are recognised for applying the Russian lip filler technique.
Choosing the right technique for you
Like all cosmetic procedures, choosing a look is a personal choice; however, Opulent Aesthetics always recommends choosing a lip filling method that complements your existing features and that is usually the method which requires the least filler. The key to beauty enhancement is subtle changes that harmonise your look.
It is advisable to avoid over exaggerating any particular feature because that distracts from your beauty rather than improving it. Far too many people fail to appreciate that ‘less is more, resulting in an unsightly appearance.
That said, when done correctly, lip fillers can give you that insatiably kissable look.
Final thoughts
The way you look can either empower you or leave you feeling unconfident and withdrawn. Whether this is the case shouldn’t depend on whether you have any type of cosmetic procedure, but sadly, sometimes it does.
It is important to recognise that true beauty and acceptance come from within, and you are already beautiful and do not need external validation. Procedures like dermal fillers are here to enhance your beauty, not create it. Before embarking on the cosmetic journey, make sure to take yourself on the more important journey of self-acceptance.
When you are ready to take your first step into the world of cosmetic enhancements, make sure to choose your practitioner carefully. Sadie, at Opulent Aesthetics, is here to ‘hold your hand’ and guide you through the process with ease and confidence.
Sadie will help you make the right choices, so you walk away not only looking beautiful, but feeling it too, and that’s because you are.
If you are ready or want to learn more. Call Sadie today.
