Lip injections are where it’s at these days. Because, let’s be honest, who doesn’t want fuller, plumper lips? A pretty pout is a beautiful thing. And there’s nothing wrong with a little extra surface area to add gloss. But, with so many different types of fillers and techniques, it’s hard to know who has what or what they did it with. Two popular techniques are the Ashton Technique and Russian Lips. Both are what you are most likely admiring on Instagram these days. And luckily, Danielle Smith, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner and Miami botox and filler specialist at smith & co, is a master at both lip injection techniques. 

 So, what’s the difference between the AshtonTechnique and Russian Lips? 

 Well, the Ashton technique for lip injections often uses Kysse and creates a beautiful, natural shape. Kysse is a Restylane lip filler that adds volume, smooths upper lip lines for up to one year and enhances lip color. Think of the Ashton technique as the more toned down of the two, the one that leaves them wondering if those are the lips God or Danielle Smith, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner gave you. The Ashton Technique has an M shape up top and the more aggressively you pull the top up, the more of a keyhole pout you create.

 While Russian Lips also have an M shape up top, they, however, have a more defined keyhole. This is created by pulling up as much as possible on the top lip. Russian lips tend to be much more dramatic. Think of them as full, thick lips without the ducky shelf. And Danielle Smith, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner prefers to use Defyne for this lip injection technique. Defyne is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler that is both natural looking and lends to move better. Defyne’s results will last up to one year, depending on how your body metabolizes the filler. 

So as you’re scrolling through Instagram admiring pouts, keep in mind you’re most likely coveting either the Ashton Technique or Russian Lips. Both of which Danielle Smith, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner and Miami botox and filler specialist at smith & co. is an artist at creating. 

A consultation with Danielle Smith, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner and Miami botox and filler specialist at smith & co. can offer help if you are interested in perfecting a perfect Ashton Technique or Russian lips pout. Simply reach out for a consultation to find out which lip filler technique works best for you.