Parisian lip augmentation technique: features, celebrities before and after lip augmentation with a bow

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.

What are the advantages of performing this technique?

However, the “Paris lips” technique has a number of advantages over other types:

The lips look natural. It is impossible to suspect that a correction was made.
A very small dose of filler is used for the procedure: approximately 1 ml, maybe even less.
The procedure takes very little time.
Since everything passes very quickly, the patient does not experience any discomfort.
The recovery period lasts half a month; you do not need to be in the hospital, but only visit the doctor several times.

The “Parisian lips” technique is one of the simplest, but at the same time gives excellent correction results. Suitable for anyone who wants natural and sensual lips.

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.

Features of the procedure

Changing the shape of your lips does not require any specific preparation. There are several requirements that must be taken into account by the patient:

injuries or inflammation of the skin in the lip area are an obstacle to the introduction of filler;
one week before the procedure, you must stop taking antibiotics;
blood clotting indicators should be normal;
if the patient is taking anticoagulants, she should stop doing so one day before the procedure;
On the day of filler injection, avoid drinking alcohol and do not smoke.

At the beginning of the procedure, the doctor once again clarifies with the patient some of the nuances of lip augmentation. The injection technique is chosen by a specialist depending on what result the woman expects to receive. The skin is then cleansed and treated with an antiseptic. An anesthetic gel is applied to the lips.

Pain relief helps minimize negative sensations. But a lot depends on the patient’s pain threshold. The filler is injected under the skin in small doses, every 2-3 mm. Usually one syringe with a volume of 1 ml is enough for 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

Comparison with other procedures

Other methods are also used to rejuvenate and correct lips.

Biorevitalization. The technique is based on the introduction of gels based on unstabilized hyaluronic acid of the lightest consistency. The procedure is aimed at moisturizing and preventing tissue aging. Does not add volume or change shape. Used in courses.
Mesotherapy. Lip mesotherapy consists of administering injections based on various components: hyaluronic acid, vitamins, minerals, collagen, antioxidants, amino acids. Applied by the course. The action is aimed at general healing and rejuvenation of tissues, saturating them with useful substances. After mesotherapy, lips acquire a slight volume and are moisturized.
Cheiloplasty. A surgical operation that allows you to significantly change the shape and volume. It has a long rehabilitation period. To add volume, special implants based on the patient’s own tissue are introduced into the subcutaneous layers. Seams are inevitable.
Electroporation. Hyaluronic acid is injected using a special device. Conducted in courses. The procedure is not as effective as fillers.

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.

What drugs are used for correction?

When performing the procedure, special technique of an experienced specialist is required. To obtain “French lips”, different preparations are used, which depends on the final result planned.

Hyaluronic acid

This is a natural compound found in the intercellular substance. Lip augmentation is possible due to the fact that water molecules are attracted by the gel.

Thin threads called fillers are obtained from hyaluronic acid. When introduced, they have the ability to intertwine, taking the form of a kind of frame. Create volume and shape to the mouth. The viscosity of the threads is different, so there are 3 types. Juvederm and Princess are considered popular.

Botox

Used for correction. Botulinum bacillus is obtained from the toxin, pre-purified and weakened.

Botox has the ability to relax facial muscles, that is, relieve spasms. This leads to smooth skin and smooth out wrinkles. The action lasts about 4 months.

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.

Contraindications

Contour plastic surgery is one of the safest procedures. Despite this, there are a number of contraindications that can become an obstacle to lip augmentation (and technique does not play a role here). Filler injections are contraindicated in the following cases:

Pregnant and lactating women should refrain from beauty injections;
diseases of the endocrine and immune systems are an absolute contraindication for the administration of hyaluronic acid;
exacerbation of herpes and any other viral disease is a serious obstacle to the use of filler;
intolerance to hyaluronic acid;
autoimmune diseases;
arthritis;
diabetes;
epilepsy and mental disorders;
exacerbation of chronic diseases;
predisposition to the formation of colloidal scars.

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.

Possible side effects

The negative consequences of injections can be minimized if you choose a professional cosmetologist and a reliable drug. Professionals who work from home should be avoided. Some side effects are possible after lip augmentation procedure. The type of technique that was used cannot influence the frequency of their development.

After the administration of hyaluronic acid, the following manifestations are acceptable:

Redness.
Soreness.
Swelling.
Small hematomas in the places where the doctor inserted the needle.

If the patient strictly follows all recommendations, most of these negative manifestations disappear after 24 hours. In rare cases, more serious complications may develop:

Numbness.
Development of allergies.
Constant severe itching.
Increasing swelling.
Development of allergies.
Changing shape.
The appearance of compactions and pimples.

If any of the described complications occur, you should contact your cosmetologist as soon as possible.

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.

Post-procedure care

How to care for lips after augmentation:

do not open your mouth wide;
do not bite, but eat chopped hard fruits and vegetables;
drink hot drinks through a straw;
eat lukewarm food;
apply healing, moisturizing creams and balms;
Before going outside, use a balm with ultraviolet protection;
sleep face up.

Useful video

Watch this video about the Hollywood lip augmentation technique:

Indications and contraindications for correction

Contour correction is indicated in the following cases:

thin lips, hard mouth line;
blurred boundaries;
scars;
disproportionate size - one lip is wider than the other;
mouth asymmetry.

With the help of plastic surgery, changes associated with age are removed - drooping corners, sunken lips, wrinkles.

Contraindications to the procedure:

pregnancy and breastfeeding;
low blood clotting;
rehabilitation after other procedures;
exacerbation of any chronic disease;
endocrine, cardiovascular diseases;
skin damage;
oncological, autoimmune diseases;
psychical deviations.

Plastic surgery and corrective procedures should not be performed in the first days of the menstrual cycle.

Features of contour plastic surgery

Fillers are injected by a cosmetologist into the deep layers of the skin using a thin needle. The procedure in most cases does not take more than half an hour.

“Beauty injections” are used in the following situations:

Lifting of the corners of the lips is required.
Creating the required form.
Increasing the volume of the upper or lower lips.
Creating a beautiful and correct bend of the nasolabial fold.

It is known that lip fillers can be of biological or synthetic origin; a cosmetologist will help the client decide which one is suitable in a particular situation.

You will find all the detailed information about lip contouring in this article.

We invite you to watch a video about what fillers are:

How to prepare the injection area?

There are special recommendations that should be followed before the procedure:

It is better to avoid procedures in the first three days of the menstrual cycle and in its second phase, since during this period the subcutaneous fatty tissue retains and accumulates water.
Three days before the procedure, you should apply Troxevasin gel to your lips; it will help strengthen the walls of blood vessels.
If herpes often appears on the lips, then before “beauty injections” to prevent it, you need to use Acyclovir or Zovirax ointment for three days.
The day before the procedure, you should not use painkillers, for example, Analgin, Tempalgin, Ibuprofen and some others, as they reduce blood clotting, which leads to the formation of bruises.

It is worth avoiding if a cold, herpes or acne suddenly appears on your lips.

Allergic reaction test

Before introducing filler into the lips, the cosmetologist conducts tests to determine whether the patient has an allergic reaction to the drug. If there are any contraindications or individual intolerance to certain components in medicinal and cosmetic products, you should immediately notify a specialist.
Next, the cosmetologist selects a special syringe that matches the drug being administered and the area of the lips being treated.

It is worth noting that the procedure must be carried out not only by an experienced specialist, but also under certain sterile conditions.