Premium Russian Lips

Service Description

WHAT IT IS The Russian lip technique places filler in vertical columns from the lip border inward, lifting the lip upward and outward rather than pushing it forward. This is the Premium Range, using established branded hyaluronic acid fillers — Juvéderm, Teoxane and Restylane — chosen for their specific gel characteristics and their long clinical track record. WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE IT It produces height and definition — a flat, lifted upper lip with a clear cupid's bow — rather than the projected, forward-pushed look that traditional horizontal technique creates. The premium gels hold that vertical structure far better than softer products. WHAT WE AIM FOR A lifted, well-defined lip with visible cupid's bow and a clean border, in proportion with your face and without the heaviness that comes from over-projection. WHO IT SUITS · Wanting height and definition rather than pure volume · A flat or downturned upper lip · A poorly defined cupid's bow · Preferring a structured, sculpted lip result TREATMENT DETAILS Appointment: 45–60 minutes Discomfort: Numbing cream applied; well tolerated Downtime: Swelling for 2–4 days Final result: 2 weeks Duration: 9–15 months FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Will my lips look obviously done? Not if the technique is applied properly. Vertical placement respects the lip's natural architecture, which is exactly why it reads as structure rather than as filler. Dr Selvi will agree the intended proportions with you before starting. Does it swell more than standard lip filler? Slightly, because more injection points are used. Expect noticeable swelling for two to four days, settling fully by two weeks. What is the difference between the Classic and Premium ranges? Both use hyaluronic acid and both are administered by the same doctor. The Premium range uses branded fillers with particular gel properties — how firmly they hold shape, how they integrate with tissue, how they behave under movement — and generally a longer duration. Dr Selvi will advise which is appropriate for your anatomy and your goal; more expensive is not automatically better for every area. Is it reversible? Yes. All hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved with hyaluronidase if you are unhappy or if there is a complication. This is one of the main reasons hyaluronic acid remains the preferred material. Will I bruise? It is possible, particularly in vascular areas. Avoid alcohol, aspirin, ibuprofen and fish oil supplements for 48 hours beforehand if you can, and allow around two weeks before an important event. What are the risks? Common effects are swelling, tenderness and bruising, which settle within days. Rare but serious risks include vascular occlusion, which is why treatment should only be carried out by a trained doctor who can recognise and manage it. Dr Selvi will explain all risks fully before you consent. How soon can I see the final result? You will see an immediate change, but initial swelling means the true result appears at around two weeks. Do not judge your outcome before then, and do not seek a top-up before the two-week review. Who will treat me? All injectable treatments at Dr Selvi Clinic are carried out by a doctor, following a face-to-face consultation and an assessment of your suitability. BOOKING Book online, or start with a free initial consultation if you are unsure which treatment is right for you. Prices are a guide and may vary according to your personalised treatment plan.