The Russian lip is a vertical technique, and that is the whole difference. Product goes in in columns, from the inside out, to build height without pushing the lip forward. Done badly it migrates, and migration is what everyone is trying to avoid. Half a day, one to one with me, on a live model.
What the masterclass covers
Assumes you already treat lips and want the vertical technique.
- 01Column mappingDividing the upper and lower lip into columns, deciding how many, and reading which ones a particular lip actually needs.
- 02Needle technique and pressure controlThe mechanical part. Entry point, angle, retrograde placement, and how slowly you have to go.
- 03Height without projectionWhy the Russian lip looks different, and how to get lift without a lip that sticks out in profile.
- 04Cupid’s bow and vermillion borderDefinition at the edges without a hard line, and keeping the bow where it should be.
- 05Avoiding migrationWhat causes it, how much product is too much for a given lip, and how to spot a lip that has already migrated before you make it worse.
- 06Depths, vascular safety and reversalThe anatomy around the lip, occlusion recognition, and the hyaluronidase protocol.
- 07Correcting asymmetry and product choiceFixing what is uneven, and matching the filler to the lip rather than using whatever is open.
- 08Pricing and promoting itWhat to charge for the technique, how to photograph it honestly, and what to say on social media without overclaiming.
Who takes this one
- Injectors with six months or more of lip work
- Practitioners who want the vertical technique specifically
- Nurses, dentists, paramedics and doctors already treating lips
- Anyone whose lips are good but keep migrating
What is included
- A live model — arranged for you, or bring your own if you would rather
- All filler, needles and consumables
- A written manual, yours to keep
- Your CPD certificate, issued on completion and accepted by UK aesthetics insurers
- Support afterwards. You can message me when you have a case you are unsure about
How booking works
- Step onePay for your placeCourse fees are paid in full at checkout by card. Klarna is for treatments, not training.
- Step twoWe agree your dateThere is no date picker — I contact you after payment and we find a day that works for both of us.
- Step threeYou trainHalf a day at the clinic in Southsea, on a live model, with me beside you.
Questions people ask
Is it suitable for beginners?
No. You need at least six months of treating lips. The technique assumes you already know how a lip behaves under a needle.
Do I need to bring a model?
No, one is arranged for you. If you would prefer to bring your own, tell me when we set the date and that is fine.
Will I be insured to offer Russian lips afterwards?
The certificate is CPD accredited and is accepted by UK aesthetics insurers. Tell your insurer you have been trained in the technique and they will confirm your cover before you start offering it.
How do I pay?
In full at checkout, by card. Klarna is available on treatments at the clinic but not on training.
How soon can I train?
It depends on my clinic diary. Message me before you book if you have a date in mind and I will tell you honestly what is free.
Tell me what your lips look like now
Message me with how long you have been treating and what you are struggling with. If a foundation refresher would serve you better, I will say so.
Or see every course and price on the Training Academy page. Courses are taught by Natasha Oguntade, an advanced aesthetics injector with over seven years of clinical experience, at House of Glam HQ in Southsea.
