What is Classic Lip Filler?
As one of the most popular cosmetic treatments available on the market, classic lip fillers give clients fuller lips.
The treatment is applied through injections of synthetic hyaluronic acid. This is a natural substance that already exists within the body. During this treatment, injections give volume to the lips whilst maintaining a natural appearance.
Only a small amount of the substance is required across several injections in the lip. The effectiveness and non-invasive nature of this treatment make it such a popular choice and a staple in the routine of many clients.
What are Russian Lips?
The Russian lip technique is a welcome addition to the cosmetic industry. With plenty of clients enjoying the enhanced look that it offers. This technique has become popular over the past few years as it has travelledacross the globe.
This technique recreates the same look, modelled on Russian nesting dolls and their iconic cupid’s bow lips. Additional filler is used to accentuate the cupid’s bow. Forming a heart shape with volume in the centre of the lips.
The medical processes and products used in Russian lip treatments are the same as classic lip fillers. Hyaluronic acid is again injected into the lip across multiple sites to provide volume in the desired areas.
What are the Differences Between Classic Lip Filler and Russian lips?
Style
One of the most significant differences between the two filler treatments is the appearance that it offers to the client. When deciding between the two treatments, this will often outweigh the cost, time taken for the procedure and technique that is used.
For classic lip filler, beauticians will typically provide even volume and fullness across the lips. This is for a natural yet enhanced look. Meanwhile, Russian lip filler is focused on giving height to the centre of the lip to create a more dramatic look.
Technique
Different techniques are used when applying filler to the lips to create different looks.
Classic lip fillers are typically injected horizontally. Providing the spread of fullness that is achieved with this treatment. There isn’t a focus on volume in one particular area, as it provides a subtle enhancement to the client’s lips.
Alternatively, Russian lip fillers use a smaller syringe to inject smaller amounts of filler within a precise region. The filler is injected in a V-shape. Starting at the Cupid’s bow and working down to the corners of the mouth.
Cost
Russian lips tend to cost more than classic lip filler treatments because more product and technique are required to create the desired look.
For a classic lip filler treatment, you should expect to pay anywhere between £75 – £300. This depends on the amount of filler that is used. On the other hand, Russian lip filler treatments will start at £200. Reflecting the additional costs.
Time
The time it takes for your lip filler treatment will ultimately come down to the expertise and skill of the chosen beautician and the treatment that has been selected.
Classic lip fillers can take variable amounts of time, depending on the volume of hyaluronic acid that is to be injected. They can take as little as 30 minutes to as long as 2 hours.
For Russian lip fillers, you should tend to expect the treatment to take 60 minutes. This is to allow for the precision and volume of treatment to be injected.
How Long do They Last?
Due to Russian lip fillers requiring more treatment and focus on one particular of the lips, it’s not uncommon for there to be bruising or swelling surrounding and within the area that has been injected. However, this reaction is completely normal and only temporary. The effects tend to wear off in the days following the treatment and will be completely unnoticeable two weeks post-treatment.
A similar reaction may occur in less noticeable amounts for classic lip fillers. This will depend on the volume that is injected during the treatment. Nevertheless, both dermal treatments tend to provide lasting effects for a similar time, disregarding the length of the recovery period.
Both dermal filler treatments are expected to last between six to twelve months before needing top-ups to maintain their appearance.
Where can I get Russian Lip Fillers?
Before rushing to treat yourself to a Russian lip filler treatment, it is important to be aware that your beautician will need a fresh canvas to work on. If you have any existing dermal fillers in your lips, these will need to be dissolved before the Russian filler can be applied.
Plenty of beauty salons and beauticians are beginning to offer Russian lip fillers to clients across the UK. If you’re looking for a beautician who can work with you to volumise your cupid’s bow, contact Heidi Rose Aesthetics. Offering a wide range of affordable and professional beauty services, they can create gorgeous Russian lips and provide classic dermal fillers and plenty of other treatments.
To book your appointment or view the full range of treatments available at Heidi Rose Aesthetics, visit the website today.
