Lip augmentation technique - flat, Parisian, TP method, bow, hyaluronic acid procedure, injection of fillers

Every tenth woman strives to enlarge her lips, correct the shape or rejuvenate her mouth area. Only a few can achieve change on their own. Turning to aesthetic medicine helps you get what you want. Cosmetologists have different methods for achieving goals. Choosing a lip augmentation technique is an individual process. During the consultation, the doctor will recommend the best methods. Let's consider what options exist, filling techniques, and whether it is possible to achieve a result like a star.

Features of the French lip shape

The lip augmentation technique, associated with France, is common throughout the world. What united the method of their correction and the country was not the fact that it was invented there. The point is the shape of the lips that this augmentation technique gives. It is different from what is found after using other methods.

Parisian lips do not give the effect of a “vamp” woman. They acquire an O-shape, becoming plumper, but without excessive sex appeal and vulgarity. The lips take on a rather childish, innocent expression. The upper one remains as if raised in surprise, slightly swollen, but not bloated. The bottom one should match it.

Sometimes, to get the desired effect, you only need to work on the upper lip .
In other cases, both should be injected with the drug in order to achieve the shape of the letter O. These are the lips that are characteristic of French women, if you remember what Brigitte Bardot, Vanessa Paradis, Michel Mercier looked like in their youth without any correction.

When correcting lips with hyaluronic acid, it is important to consider:

location of muscles in the perioral region;
location of nerves and blood vessels in the lip area.

Major muscles located in the perioral region

M. orbicularis oris is the main muscle responsible for lip movements, which consists of two parts. The peripheral part of the orbicularis oris muscle is responsible for contracting and pushing the lips forward. The deep part of the muscle allows you to tightly compress and turn your lips inward. The orbicularis oris muscle connects with the depressor anguli oris muscle and the smile muscles at a muscle node near the corner of the mouth.

The upper lip has the shape of a flattened letter M in the area of the outer contour of the red border - the so-called Cupid's bow. The vermilion, or red border of the lips, consists of a “dry” and a “wet” part. The area where the skin and mucous membranes of the lip meet is characterized by the presence of a “white ridge”, which is formed as a result of the reflection of light. The color of the mucous membrane is due to the absence of keratin and the choroid plexuses located close to the surface.

Rice. 1 Lip anatomy

Benefits of lip augmentation with a bow

The main advantages of lip augmentation with a bow:

the result of the correction procedure will be as natural as possible;
the entire manipulation requires the use of no more than 1 ml of filler, and this is a significant financial saving;
minimal intervention is implied, so the procedure takes little time.

Lip augmentation with a bow is the injection of drugs into the upper lip, which makes it voluminous. In this case, the face does not acquire a vulgar type, but becomes “innocent”. Only after the doctor makes the upper lip “Parisian” can he inject fillers into the lower lip - this is necessary to create a harmonious image and exact proportions.

Even if the specialist has chosen an aggressive drug for correction, the injections will be painless because they are performed very quickly. This option for lip augmentation is suitable for patients who do not want to look vulgar and unnatural, but want to emphasize the beauty of the shape of their lips and make them an accent on their face.

Myths about procedures

Myth 1. Fillers and Botox are used to increase lip volume.

Botox is used to eliminate fine wrinkles and prevent new ones. If you inject botulinum toxin into your lips, they will become completely paralyzed. Fillers with hyaluronic acid are used to enhance lips. In addition, they are able to remove wrinkles, completely smooth out the network of wrinkles around the lips, and also moisturize the skin.

Myth 2. The procedure for creating the “bow lips” effect is very painful.

Before administering the drug, the doctor always applies an anesthetic gel or cream. During the procedure, the patient does not feel severe pain, but slight discomfort from the injections is present.

Myth 3. The effect does not last long

The duration of the effect depends on the drug administered. If the patient comes for the procedure for the first time, the doctor chooses a softer filler. Its effect lasts no more than 6 months. You can re-introduce a harsher drug, the effect of which can last up to 2 years.

Myth 4. If you enlarge your lips at least once, they will become deformed and will never become the same as they were before the procedure.

After the filler expires, the lips regain their previous appearance.

Myth 5. Lip augmentation procedure causes complications

Negative consequences can only occur if the drug gets into the vessel. Then the patient will have bruises and hematomas. If the procedure is performed by a doctor with a low level of professionalism, then infection, severe itching, filler migration and shape deformation, severe swelling, the formation of lumps, allergic reactions and even angioedema are possible.

Myth 6. Cheekbone contouring is incompatible with other cosmetic procedures

The procedure can be combined with other anti-aging techniques, for example, biorevitalization or botulinum therapy. In some cases, they can enhance each other's effect. The sequence of procedures is selected by a cosmetologist on an individual basis.

Myth 7. Contour plastic surgery has a high risk of complications that are visible immediately after the procedure.

The likelihood of complications in cheekbone contouring is low. They only occur if the procedure was performed by a non-professional and used cheap synthetic drugs. Negative consequences become noticeable 1-2 years after the injection. They can be expressed in the form of facial asymmetry and rapid loss of volume.

Myth 8. Contour plastic is effective only in the fight against wrinkles

This is not true at all. Using fillers, a cosmetologist performs volumetric modeling of the face. Thanks to contour plastic surgery, you can make your cheekbones and chin more expressive, enlarge your lips, fill in nasolabial folds, and correct the shape of your nose.

Myth 9. After the injection of fillers, the skin stretches and only gets worse

Human skin has the property of contractility. In cosmetology, drugs are not used in such volumes that the skin will not be able to contract.

Myth 10. Contour correction of “Jolie angles” is addictive

The patient can optionally repeat the procedure every 6-12 months to maintain the results. If he refuses contouring, then the face becomes the same as it was before the procedure.

How is enlargement carried out?

The Parisian lip augmentation technique also differs from other methods of correcting shape and volume. It primarily concerns areas from the corners to the highest points of the upper lip. Usually this is the first thing to correct. If the lower lip is also chipped, then the injection sites will be located where its red border is crossed by the imaginary line from the injections on the upper lip. That is, the corners and the very middle will not be affected.

The Parisian lips technique is done in the following sequence:

the surface is cleaned of cosmetics and treated with an antiseptic;
Having retreated 0.4 - 0.6 mm from the corner, the skin is pierced with a needle, directing the latter to the oral slit;
the drug is administered when the syringe begins to move backward;
after 2 mm, a new injection is made in the same way, the last of them should be made at a distance of 2 - 4 mm from the highest point of the upper lip;
then the cosmetologist performs similar actions on the other side;
if the lower lip needs correction to give it an O-shape, injections are made into it in the same way, starting on the left, continuing on the right, or vice versa.

Correction technique

In what cases do procedures give the best results?

Lip augmentation with fillers gives the best results in the presence of the following defects:

lips are naturally expressionless and too narrow;
asymmetry of the upper or lower lip;
post-traumatic or congenital disabilities;
drooping corners of the lips.

Contour plastic surgery of the cheekbones has a rejuvenating effect, removes wrinkles and other imperfections, and increases the elasticity and density of the skin. The procedure can replace or delay plastic surgery, as it restores muscle tension. The best effect from cheekbone contouring is observed in patients with the following problems:

pronounced ptosis of the cheeks;
irregular face oval;
sunken cheeks;
weakly defined cheekbones.

The procedure has also proven itself to be effective in correcting jaw angles. It helps to make lines clearer and create a harmonious outline of the lower part of the face.

How does French technology “work”?

The effect of the Parisian method of lip augmentation is achieved due to the uniform distribution of the drug in different areas. For it, the product must be quite viscous, such as Restylane. It does not fill the fabrics, but makes them denser. Due to this, it becomes possible to smooth out wrinkles and slightly turn the lower part of the lips.

The amount of the drug is minimal, usually it is possible to keep it to 1 ml. And for 1 injection only 0.02 or 0.03 ml is enough. This makes it possible to give lips not only volume, but also to maintain their naturalness. There is no additional need to outline the contours. Actually, this is what makes the French enlargement technique popular, as well as other advantages:

low cost of the procedure compared to other procedures (since only a small amount of the drug is needed);
quick completion of all manipulations (intervention is minimal);
more comfortable sensations during the procedure, because it goes quickly.

The essence of technology

Lips are enlarged and given a bow shape using preparations containing hyaluronic acid. They are administered by injection.

The benefits of hyaluronic acid injections include:

No inflammation or irritation, since hyaluronic acid is a natural biological substance.
Safety. After time, this filler is absorbed and distributed throughout the body.
There is no need for dangerous surgery.
The procedure is allowed at any age, starting from 18 years.
The filler does not cause allergic reactions.
The result of the procedure is noticeable almost immediately, and side effects are minimized.

Cheekbone contouring involves the injection of hyaluronic acid-based drugs into the zygomatic bone of the face in order to return the muscles to their original place and restore the loss of bone tissue. Filler can also be injected into the chin and the area of the corners of the lower jaw to give clarity to the outline.

The following advantages are typical for contour plastic surgery “Jolie profile”:

The technique does not require surgical intervention.
The risk of complications and drug rejection by the body is minimized, since the main component of the filler is hyaluronic acid.
Lack of a long rehabilitation period.
The effect of the procedure lasts up to 2 years.
No scars or scars.
Maximum comfort during the procedure due to pain relief.

You can also create a “Jolie profile” not only with hyaluronic acid fillers, but also with the help of a unique Radiesse dermal filler based on calcium hydroxyapatite.

Possible negative reactions

The French lip augmentation technique, despite the minimum intervention, may require additional correction or treatment. Difficulties that may arise:

Lip asymmetry . Injections are made first on one side, then on the other. The specialist may overlook the uneven distribution of the gel into each of them. Moreover, the full picture of the changes will be revealed only after a couple of days.
Allergy . For enlargement, hyaluronic acid is often used. And although it is artificially synthesized, it can cause intolerance.
Hematomas on the lips . Since the injections are made deep into the tissue, large vessels may be affected and bruises may form. If blood from them is retained inside, a dark, swollen and painful spot will form.
Attachment of infection . This also cannot be ruled out, since the specialist may “miss” in creating mandatory sterile conditions for the procedure. Because of this, soreness and swelling of the lips will persist longer, then hardening and development of a purulent process will be detected.
Insufficient effect . Injections made using the French technique may inject the drug too deeply. And the formation of new collagen cells on the surface will not be noticeable.

Possible consequences, when and how they pass

Even when hyaluronic acid injections are administered correctly, there is a risk of side effects. However, if all the rules of care are followed and the procedure is carried out correctly, all consequences disappear within 1-2 days. The following complications usually occur:

The appearance of edema . It is observed in almost all women after the procedure. Normally, swelling should go away within 2-5 days, but if this effect lasts for a long time, it is recommended to consult a specialist. To reduce swelling, it is necessary to massage with your hands or a brush, and also use a cooling ointment. If the complication does not go away for a long time, a drug is administered that neutralizes the effect of the acid or physiotherapy is prescribed;
Bruises . Appear due to rupture or compression of small capillary vessels by the injected drug. Occurs in every second patient. Usually bruises and hematomas disappear within 1 week after the procedure; healing can be accelerated using a special cream;
The appearance of compactions . Due to the fact that the drug is administered in small portions, there is a risk of small bumps appearing at the injection sites. If this effect persists 7-10 days after the procedure, you should contact the salon staff. At home, lumps can be dispersed with regular massage;
The appearance of allergies . Modern preparations use biogel, which is completely safe in composition, and individual intolerance is extremely rarely noted. If pain, irritation and inflammation persist within 10 days after the procedure, you should contact the clinic for help.

In the video you can see what problems there might be:

Many women report severe pain during the lip correction procedure. If the right remedy was selected and the doctor followed the injection technology, the side effects should subside within a few days after visiting the salon.

Examples of famous women who have had Parisian lips

If you need a natural-looking lip augmentation, the French technique is the most suitable for this. However, not all stars of the screen and modeling business are ready to admit that they have improved their beauty. And yet, the experienced eye of a specialist will distinguish what French lips “wear”:

Italian Monica Bellucci . She rather restored her lips, which had shrunk with age due to withering. But there is no doubt that the actress did the enlargement using the Parisian method.
Englishwoman Keira Knightley . She is young, but comparing her previous photos with today’s allows you to see the difference and appreciate the art of a cosmetologist. Kira has become many times more attractive without frills.

American Scarlett Johansson . Without her plump lips, the actress would have lost a significant part of her attractiveness. And we have Parisian magnification technology to thank for maintaining it.

But the Russian TV personality Lera Kudryavtseva is rather an example of how not to do French lips. But still, she looks much more aesthetically pleasing than those “stars” who chose a different technique for correction.

Hollywood volume

Using this technique, you can achieve a natural plump lip effect. The volume increases, the “Cupid's arch” stands out.

Alternative lip augmentation schemes

Lip augmentation with a bow can be done not only using the classical technique; alternative schemes include inversion of the upper lip with filler (Garunova method), fan, Monaco and Hollywood techniques. All of them end with the formation of Parisian sponges, but the procedures are carried out with some differences and features.

Lip augmentation using the Garunova technique: how to invert the upper lip with filler

If you invert the upper lip with filler, it will be voluminous and somewhat disproportionate compared to the lower lip. This technique is used on those patients who naturally have uneven lips - the upper one is much narrower. The peculiarity of the procedure is that the filler is injected not along the contour, but into the mucous membrane of the lips, from the inside of the oral cavity. In this way, a roller is formed, which lifts/turns the lip, making it a “bow”.

This method is called the Garunova technique - lip augmentation is minimally traumatic, rehabilitation requires a maximum of 2 days, swelling persists for 3-5 hours. The obtained result lasts for 4-6 months; if necessary, “pins” or additional correction of the lower lip can be performed.

Watch this video on how to invert your upper lip with filler:

Fan lip augmentation technique

If you need to give your lips a natural, uniform volume, then you should use the fan technique - lip augmentation occurs with a minimum number of injections, the doctor has the opportunity to inject the drug into a specific area (the middle of the lip or its contour). If you need to solve the problem of fine wrinkles around the mouth, then this technique allows you to lift the corners of your lips, thereby making them longer and hiding the first signs of age-related changes.

It is impossible to say that the fan technique of lip augmentation will make them “Parisian”. But with proper distribution of the drug and choice of its dosage, achieving a similar effect is quite possible. The technique is perfect for those who have decided to undergo the procedure for the first time and do not want to get the maximum result, but simply a visual effect - they can evaluate it and understand whether it is worth performing the procedure on a regular basis.

Monaco lip augmentation technique

If injections are administered into the corners, then cosmetologists call the procedure the Monegasque technique of lip augmentation. Its peculiarity lies in the sharp expansion of the corners - the drug injects into both the mucous membrane and the outer surface of the lips. As a result, they not only expand, but also become longer.

The swelling will be natural, the center of the upper lip is not subject to correction at all, and the lower lip is not affected either. Therefore, this technique is applicable only to those patients who naturally have fairly large lips, and they only need to emphasize the contour and give the desired shape.

Hollywood lip augmentation technique

The doctor performs the injections in such a way that only the lateral parts of the upper lip are everted - the Hollywood lip augmentation technique involves a free “Cupid's zone”. It is formed by the doctor in three directions:

“Cupid’s wings” must be clearly drawn - the contour in the middle is not affected by injections;
the general surface of the lip is made convex, voluminous - injections are placed in the lateral parts;
The corners of the lip are also chipped - this gives a diamond shape.

Correction of the lower lip is also performed within the framework of the technique under consideration, but it will be minimal. If 1-1.5 syringes of filler can be used for the upper lip, then ½ dose will be enough for the lower lip.

We recommend reading the article about lip botox. From the article you will learn about how the procedure goes, indications and contraindications for it, and lip care after correction. And here is more information about contour lip augmentation.

The French lip augmentation technique is not the only one. But it retains natural attractiveness to a greater extent than other correction methods. If, of course, you do the procedure with a good cosmetologist who has not only skill, but also a sense of proportion.

How long does the effect last?

The procedure itself takes no more than 30 minutes from the moment of preparation to leaving the clinic. The recovery period depends on the health characteristics, condition of the skin of the lips, reaction to the drug and the skills of the specialist. It is believed that the effect after correction lasts from 8 to 12 months, however, the duration of the acid’s action depends on compliance with the recommendations for care after the procedure and the quality of the drug. As a rule, after the first injection of hyaluronic acid, it is recommended to repeat the injection after 6-8 months, as this will significantly prolong the effect of the product and maintain the corrected volume or contour.

In the video - what effect can be achieved:

Contraindications for lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid

Despite the fact that hyaluronic injection is one of the safest and most effective methods of lip correction, there are several contraindications to the procedure:

Pregnancy and breastfeeding period;
Viral infections, blood clotting problems;
Serious dermatological diseases - psoriasis, eczema or atopic dermatitis.

If plastic surgery of several areas of the face is needed at once, the procedures are carried out at intervals of 2-3 weeks. This is necessary in order to monitor the body’s response to the drug, as well as reduce the risk of side effects.

Useful video

Watch this video about the Hollywood lip augmentation technique:

Aesthetic possibilities for correcting the shape and volume of lips with fillers

Through minimal intervention, filler injections can solve a wide range of aesthetic problems:

giving the lips the desired volume and clearly defined contour;
elimination of congenital and age-related asymmetries;
raising the corners of the lips,
active moisturizing, enhancing the brightness and attractiveness of the lips;
correction of age-related changes around the mouth.

During the use of this technique, doctors at the International Center for Health Protection became convinced from personal experience of its extraordinary aesthetic capabilities.