Russian lips in Frankfurt
Russian lips:
At a glance
Cost
From €350
for 1 ml
Duration
15 to 30 minutes
Anesthesia
Numbing cream
Back to social life
After 1 to 3 days, depending on swelling or hematomas
Sports
After 1 to 2 days
Aftercare
Cooling, follow-up after 14 days if needed
Defined lips with a clear Cupid's bow: Russian lips with Dr. Nichlos
You may have come across the terms “Russian lips” or “doll lips” on social media. Both describe a look that many women want but often cannot name exactly during a visit to our practice: lips that are full and sensuously curved, blend harmoniously into the face and do not look “done” or injected. The model for the lip shape is the Russian matryoshka dolls with their beautifully curved mouths.
What is special about Russian lips is the technique with which Dr. Nichlos injects the filler (hyaluronic acid) into the lips. The focus is on the center of the upper lip, the so-called Cupid’s bow. The specialist emphasizes it and gently lifts it so that, as with the namesake doll, a beautiful kissable mouth with a slight heart shape is created. Because the vermilion is only gently sculpted upward and the lip is not projected forward, the dreaded “inflatable dinghy effect” is meant to be avoided.
Schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Nichlos now and find out whether Russian lips in Frankfurt is the right treatment to realize your wishes.
What are Russian lips?
As the name suggests, this method has its roots in Russia. There, a particularly accentuated lip contour with a heart-shaped Cupid’s bow is considered a beauty ideal. Unfortunately, not every woman is naturally blessed with this lip shape. To still achieve this desired result, the classic lip injection was slightly modified.
The decisive difference between the trending Russian lips technique and a classic lip injection is the structure. Here the focus is not primarily on an increase in volume (lip augmentation) but on a particular shaping of the lips. We inject the hyaluronic acid in fine lines from the base to the lip edge. This gently lifts and supports the vermilion and creates the desired heart shape, without the lip looking heavy or losing its profile.
Experiences with Russian lips at Dr. Nichlos
What are the benefits of Russian lips in Frankfurt?
Specialist for Russian lips in Frankfurt
Dr. med. Emmanouil Nichlos has more than 17 years of experience in Russian lips treatments and aesthetic lip sculpting with hyaluronic acid.
With a precise injection technique and a keen sense for natural proportions, Dr. Nichlos achieves defined lip contours and harmonious volume without an unnatural effect.
Russian lips in Frankfurt: Who is the treatment suitable for?
Russian lips, or doll lips, are generally suitable for anyone who is unhappy with the shape of their lips and wants a sensuous curve in the center of the lips (lip heart). Ideally, the lips are not naturally too thin and the skin structure is not too thin.
For a good result, it is ideal if no lip augmentation has been done beforehand or if no residue from an earlier injection remains. If that is the case, it makes sense for Dr. Nichlos to carry out a treatment with hyaluronidase beforehand and dissolve the hyaluronic acid that is still present.
Russian lips compared to other lip treatments
Compared to other lip treatments, the Russian lips technique offers several advantages:
- Minimally invasive treatment without surgery and long downtime
- Elegant, flat side profile through a gentle lift of the lip height
- Restrained volume build-up to avoid “inflatable dinghy lips”
- Targeted emphasis of the lip center for a very sensuous, feminine aesthetic
- Visual shortening of the distance between nose and mouth for a softer look
- Duration of effect on average 6 to 12 months, refresh possible
With the Russian lips technique, Dr. Nichlos can also discreetly even out small asymmetries or differences in volume between the upper and lower lip. As a side effect, existing fine pleats on the upper lip can soften.
What should you keep in mind before the Russian lips treatment?
A prerequisite for treatment with the Russian lips technique is that there are no injuries, acute inflammation or infections (e.g., cold sores) in the lip or facial area. If you suffer from any other, possibly chronic, conditions, please tell Dr. Nichlos in the preliminary conversation. Also inform us about any medication you take. It may be necessary (e.g., with blood-thinning agents) to stop it temporarily after consulting your doctor.
Important: During pregnancy or breastfeeding, treatment with the Russian lips method is unfortunately not possible. The same applies if you have a known hypersensitivity to hyaluronic acid or any of its ingredients.
How does the treatment for Russian lips work in Frankfurt?
Before the treatment, you come to our practice in Frankfurt for a personal consultation. Here Dr. Nichlos first looks at your lips and wants to learn more about your wishes. This lets him assess whether they can be achieved with the Russian lips technique.
The specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery performs the treatment itself on an outpatient basis. Once you are comfortably seated in the treatment chair, Dr. Nichlos applies a numbing agent in the form of a fast-acting anesthetic cream to your lips. As soon as the numbing takes effect, the injection begins. With a syringe with very fine needles, he injects the precisely measured amount of hyaluronic acid vertically into the lips from the lip base to the edge, with the center emphasized in particular. This gives the lips the desired heart shape and emphasizes the contours.
Directly after the injection, we gently cool your lips to prevent bruising and swelling. The entire treatment takes no longer than 15 to 30 minutes, so it fits easily into a lunch break.
Aftercare for Russian lips: What you should keep in mind
After the lip injection, you may leave our practice in Frankfurt again. You do not need to plan for long downtime and can theoretically return directly to work or go about your daily business. We do recommend, however, that you keep cooling your lips. When cooling, make sure there is always a cloth between the ice or cold pack and your skin.
Afterward, if possible, give yourself 1 to 2 days of physical rest and avoid sports and other strenuous activities for 1 to 2 days. Protect the area around the lips from direct sunlight, UV rays (tanning beds) and excessive heat (sauna).
Important: Please avoid massaging your lips after the treatment, as the hyaluronic acid can then spread unevenly and the result can be affected.
If needed, we will discuss the result at a follow-up after 14 days.
What are the risks of Russian lips?
The Russian lips technique requires precise knowledge of anatomy and a great deal of sensitivity in order to dose the hyaluronic acid exactly and place the injections in a targeted way. Thanks to his expertise and many years of experience, Dr. Nichlos performs the method professionally. As with any procedure, however, risks exist. We discuss them with you in detail beforehand. Usually only a few side effects occur.
Chiefly to be mentioned here are the normal reactions of the skin to the needle punctures, which show as redness or slight swelling at the injection sites. These subside again within a short time, especially if you gently cool the area.
How much do Russian lips cost in Frankfurt?
What is included in the price?
The cost of a Russian lips treatment covers several medical services. These usually include:
- detailed consultation and analysis of the lip shape
- individual treatment planning
- precise injection of high-quality hyaluronic acid
- medical care during the treatment
- instructions for aftercare and healing
The treatment is performed on an outpatient basis at our practice in Frankfurt and usually takes only 15 to 30 minutes.
The cost of a Russian lips treatment depends primarily on the amount of hyaluronic acid needed and the result you want. With this technique, the focus is not primarily on building up a lot of volume but on precisely sculpting the lip shape.
At our practice in Frankfurt, the cost of a Russian lips treatment starts at:
- from €350 per 1 ml of hyaluronic acid
How much hyaluronic acid is required for the treatment depends on your natural lip shape and the result you want. In many cases, 1 ml is already enough to sculpt the typical heart-shaped lip.
After a personal consultation, Dr. med. Nichlos prepares an individual treatment plan tailored precisely to your lip shape and your aesthetic wishes.
Can you finance a Russian lips treatment?
Since Russian lips is a comparatively small aesthetic treatment, it is usually paid for directly. For more extensive aesthetic treatments at our practice, however, financing in monthly installments is generally also possible.
We are happy to inform you in a personal consultation about all details of the treatment as well as possible payment options.
Finance your desired treatment flexibly
You can conveniently pay your treatment costs in monthly installments, tailored to your financial situation. The application is straightforward, and processing is handled by our financing partner.
Your benefits at a glance:
- Flexible monthly installments for medical and cosmetic services
- Terms of up to 72 months to choose from
- Financing also possible for smaller amounts
- Desired amount and installment size freely selectable
- Attractive terms with an effective annual interest rate of 9.90% and a fixed borrowing rate of 9.48%
- Apply conveniently online or submit the form as a PDF
- Financing only through participating partners, subject to credit approval
Non-binding example calculation from a financing amount of €300 with an effective annual interest rate of 9.90% and a fixed borrowing rate of 9.48%. Financing only through participating partners, subject to credit approval.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. med. Emmanouil Nichlos
Dr. med. Emmanouil Nichlos is a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery in Frankfurt and has specialized in Russian lips as well as minimally invasive wrinkle and lip treatments for over 17 years.
All content on this page has been personally reviewed by him and reflects the current medical knowledge in aesthetic medicine.
Frequently asked questions about Russian lips in Frankfurt
What is the difference from "regular" lip filler?
“Regular” lip augmentation is primarily about increasing lip volume. With Russian lips (doll lips), however, the focus is not primarily on lip volume but on shape. This technique mainly emphasizes the Cupid’s bow, creating a heart shape. The aim is to give the lips a natural elegance through gentle lip sculpting and to avoid the dreaded “duck face” or duck bill effect.
When is the final result of Russian lips visible?
The changed shape and contour of the lips can be seen shortly after the treatment. Since slight swelling and small bruises can occur at the injection sites, this is not yet the final result. Only once the swelling has subsided can the result be assessed finally. In our experience, this is usually the case after 5 to 10 days. Depending on the swelling, you are socially presentable again after 1 to 3 days.
Can Russian lips be combined with other lip treatments?
Russian lips is a treatment with hyaluronic acid that can be refreshed after a few months if needed. If your lips have been injected before, Dr. Nichlos dissolves any existing residue beforehand with hyaluronidase. If you mainly want more volume rather than a defined shape, classic lip filler with hyaluronic acid or autologous fat is an option. Dr. Nichlos will determine which treatment or combination makes sense for you in the consultation in Frankfurt.
How long do the results of Russian lips last?
How long the result lasts depends on the hyaluronic acid filler used, your metabolism and your lifestyle. In our experience, the result lasts on average about 6 to 12 months in our patients. You can extend the durability by having the treatment repeated after a few months. Such refreshers can be repeated.
Can the result be dissolved again?
Yes, that is the advantage over permanent fillers: the result achieved with hyaluronic acid can generally be largely reversed if needed. If you do not want to wait until the body breaks down the injected hyaluronic acid and the effect fades on its own, the substance can be dissolved by an injection of the enzyme hyaluronidase. With its help, for example, earlier overcorrections can be dissolved or asymmetries corrected. The dissolving effect usually sets in within 24 to 72 hours.
Are Russian lips still on trend?
Whether a lip shape is currently on trend should not be the deciding factor. What matters is whether it suits your face. Russian lips is not primarily about more volume but about shape: Dr. Nichlos emphasizes the Cupid’s bow and gently lifts the vermilion without projecting the lip forward. Whether the technique suits your wishes is something you can discuss in the consultation at our practice in Frankfurt.
What are the disadvantages and limits of Russian lips?
The body breaks down hyaluronic acid, so the result is limited in time: in our experience it lasts about 6 to 12 months, after which a refresher is needed. Ideally, the lips are not naturally too thin and the skin is not too thin. Residue from an earlier injection should be dissolved beforehand. The treatment is not possible with acute inflammation or cold sores, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, or with hypersensitivity to hyaluronic acid. In the first few days, redness and slight swelling can occur at the injection sites.
Does health insurance cover Russian lips?
No, as a rule not. Russian lips is an aesthetic procedure and is not covered by health insurance. Dr. Nichlos’ practice in Frankfurt is a private practice without statutory health insurance accreditation and bills privately: it treats only self-pay patients and privately insured patients with a medical indication. The treatment starts at €350 per ml of hyaluronic acid; you can find further prices in the price list.
Your practice in Frankfurt’s Westend
At our practice on Grüneburgweg, Dr. Nichlos takes the time for your personal consultation. Bright rooms, short distances and a calm atmosphere help you feel well looked after from your first appointment.
Preliminary examination, consultation and aftercare take place here. Dr. Nichlos performs the surgery itself at the affiliated clinic in Frankfurt.
Plastic Surgery Dr. Emmanouil Nichlos
Grüneburgweg 95, 60323 Frankfurt am Main
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