Butterfly lips refer to a cosmetic trend in lip augmentation designed to create a distinct, volumized look with a unique shape resembling a butterfly's wings.
Understanding Butterfly Lips
This particular lip enhancement technique focuses on achieving a significantly plumped effect, particularly emphasizing and reshaping the Cupid's bow. The name "butterfly lips" is derived from the visual outcome: the top lip appears volumized with a subtle separation, mirroring the delicate, separated appearance of a butterfly's wings.
How the Look is Achieved
The process typically involves a combination of methods to sculpt the lips into the desired "butterfly" shape.
- Lip Lifting: The initial step often includes lifting the lips, commonly achieved with the use of Steri-Strips. This helps in pre-positioning the lip tissue for the subsequent filler application.
- Dermal Filler Application: A significant amount of dermal filler is then strategically injected to provide considerable plumping. This gives the lips their full, prominent appearance.
- Cupid's Bow Emphasis: A key characteristic of butterfly lips is the over-emphasis of the Cupid's bow. This specific shaping contributes to the distinct, slightly separated look of the upper lip.
Distinctive Characteristics
The resulting aesthetic of butterfly lips is quite specific and recognizable:
- Volumized Appearance: The lips appear much fuller and more prominent.
- Upper Lip Separation: There is a noticeable, yet subtle, separation in the center of the top lip.
- Pronounced Cupid's Bow: The 'M' shape of the Cupid's bow is highly defined and accentuated.
Key Aspects of Butterfly Lips
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Technique | Involves lifting the lips (e.g., with Steri-Strips) and targeted dermal filler. |
| Primary Goal | Significant plumping and over-emphasis of the Cupid's bow. |
| Visual Result | Volumized lips with a slight separation of the top lip. |
| Name Origin | Mimics the appearance of a butterfly's wing. |
This trend aims for a highly specific and often dramatic transformation of the lip shape, moving beyond conventional lip augmentation to create a unique aesthetic.
