Lip Filler Shape Guide: How Fillers Can Help You Achieve The Lips You Want

Lip fillers do more than just add volume —they can dramatically enhance your facial features. When applied by an expert, we can use fillers to create a lip shape that complements your unique facial features. Here’s a breakdown of the most popular lip shapes, how they’re achieved, and the ideal results.

Ultimately, picking the correct shape is about creating harmony, balance, and natural-looking results that complement your unique facial features. Read this lip filler shape guide to learn more about how they can help you achieve your ideal lip shape.

What are the Most Popular Lip Filler Shape Options? 

1. Russian Lip

What It Is:

The Russian lip technique is known for creating a more dramatic, defined, and lifted appearance. It focuses on adding height to the lips and emphasizing their contours with a more angular, sculpted shape.

How It’s Achieved:

This shape is achieved with vertical injections of filler along the lip border. By concentrating on the lip’s height and definition, a small amount of filler (usually 1 ml or less) is placed strategically in the center of the lips to create an exaggerated lift.

Results:

The result is fuller lips with a pronounced, almost heart-shaped look that emphasizes the top lip’s height. Ideal for those who want a bold lip shape, the Russian lip technique can create a sharp, youthful appearance.

2. Cupid’s Bow

What It Is:

A classic and elegant lip shape, the Cupid’s Bow accentuates the natural arch of the upper lip, emphasizing its “M” shape. This look is perfect for those wanting to define their upper lip with a more feminine touch.

How It’s Achieved:

Filler is injected along the V-shaped area of the upper lip to enhance the natural curve. A small amount of filler is placed along the vermilion border, often using just 0.5 to 1 ml, to accentuate the Cupid’s bow.

Results:

The result is a subtle yet refined definition of the upper lip, creating a balanced, natural-looking lip that complements the rest of your facial features. This is ideal for people who want a more defined upper lip without overfilling.

3. Keyhole Pout

What It Is:

The keyhole pout is defined by a small dimple or “keyhole” shape at the center of the top lip. This trendy look draws attention to the center of the lips, creating a fuller, more sculpted appearance.

How It’s Achieved:

Filler is injected into the central part of the upper lip, right above the Cupid’s bow, to form the distinctive keyhole shape. It may require around 1 ml of filler to achieve a defined dimple in the center of the upper lip while keeping the rest of the lip natural.

Expected Result/Ideal Outcome:

The outcome is a unique, eye-catching look with a central “keyhole” dimple, giving your lips a fuller, more sculpted appearance that enhances facial symmetry.

4. Pillowy Lips

What It Is:

Pillowy lips are characterized by a soft, smooth, and full look, with the fullness evenly distributed across the lips. This shape gives lips a youthful and hydrated appearance.

How It’s Achieved:

Filler is typically placed in both the upper and lower lips, concentrating on the center and along the lip lines to ensure smooth, even fullness. Approximately 1 to 1.5 ml of filler is often used for this look.

Results:

The result is a soft, pillowy appearance that looks both full and natural, providing a rejuvenated and hydrated lip shape.This look is ideal for individuals wanting to add volume without altering their natural lip contours.

5. Korean Cherry Lips

What It Is:

Korean cherry lips focus on creating a youthful, slightly pouty look with a fuller bottom lip and a slightly enhanced top lip. This shape is characterized by a soft and natural fullness that looks just a little more voluminous than a non-enhanced lip.

How It’s Achieved:

Filler is mainly injected into the lower lip, adding volume to the center while maintaining the natural shape of the top lip. A subtle amount of filler (typically 1 ml or less) is used to enhance the fullness and create a rounded look.

Results:

The result is a youthful, balanced lip shape with a soft pout. Ideal for those looking for a subtle enhancement, this shape mimics the naturally full lips often seen in Korean beauty trends.

6.Full Lips

What It Is:

Full lips offer a more volumized look overall, often sought after by those looking to enhance the size of their lips dramatically while maintaining natural proportions.

How It’s Achieved:

Filler is injected into both the upper and lower lips, typically focusing on the vermillion border and body of the lips to create fullness and definition. Depending on your desired volume, 0.5 to 1ml of filler may be used.

Results:

The outcome is a fuller, more youthful appearance with lips that have a smooth, soft volume. Ideal for those who want a plump, defined look that still feels natural and harmonious with their facial features.

7.Lip Flip

What It Is:

While not technically using a filler, the lip flip is a technique for enhancing the upper lip’s appearance. It involves injecting Botox into the vermillion border, relaxing the lip muscles, and causing the lip to slightly “flip” outward, creating a fuller appearance.

How It’s Achieved:

Botox is injected into the upper lip’s border (the vermillion border) to cause a subtle outward flip. This technique doesn’t require filler but can be combined with lip filler for a more defined look.

Results:

The result is a natural-looking, fuller upper lip with no added volume, making it perfect for those looking for a more subtle, non-invasive enhancement.

Schedule Your Lip Filler Visit in Charlotte, NC

If you are looking to enhance your lips and want to find out how, you’re already in the right place. Our experts will guide you through the process and help you decide which type of lip filler shape will best fit your facial aesthetic. Schedule your consultation today to get started!