Heart-shaped lips
Heart-shaped lips describes an upper lip with a visible central dip and two defined peaks, like the top of a heart. InjectCo uses it as a style name, but the cited Russian and butterfly guides also describe heart-shaped results. The name therefore overlaps with other looks rather than defining a separate technique.
One of the looks you can preview on your own photo
Illustration of the shape over an untreated lip, not a photo or a preview of a result.
Heart-shaped lips at a glance
- Source-reported amount
- Not stated
- Technique
- A specialist technique; ask how often the injector does it
- Type of filler
- Either, depending on how the injector works
- How long it lasts
- Not stated by the sources for this look
Also called heart lips, heart shaped lip filler.
Sources describe materially different results under this one name. Treat it as a starting point for a conversation, not a definite outcome.
Overlaps heavily with Russian lips and butterfly lips in the sources. One clinic guide describes Russian lips as creating a heart-shaped appearance and heart-shaped lips as a separate technique; a training guide for injectors describes butterfly lips as a heart-shaped silhouette. What separates them in practice is how much of the effect comes from height, from the lip edge and from fullness in the body of the lip, and sources do not draw that line consistently. Ask an injector what they would do, not just what they call it.
What it looks like
From the front
The upper lip outline carries the shape: a visible dip between two peaks, with fullness beneath them. InjectCo describes less emphasis on the lower lip. This is a reference for upper-lip shape, rather than an instruction to enlarge both lips equally.
From the side
InjectCo describes the look mainly through the upper lip outline. That does not establish a predictable side profile, especially because Russian and butterfly descriptions overlap with it. Discuss both front and side views with an injector.
Heart-shaped lips before and after on 7 demo faces
An illustrative comparison on 7 demo faces at the available preview amounts. The cited sources establish no amount range for this name; these settings are not treatment recommendations. Sources use this name for different descriptions. The frames are visual interpretations, not proof of one agreed technique. Pick a face, then an amount.
What to look at: Compare the central dip, the two upper peaks and the balance between the lips. The illustration represents one interpretation of the name. A preview is not proof of a treatment response at the labelled amount.
BeforeAfter · Heart-shaped lips, illustrative interpretation · 0.5 mLDrag the handle to compare.
Where the filler goes for Heart-shaped lips
InjectCo describes definition around the upper lip peaks and edge, with fullness in the upper lip body. Other sources describe similar features under Russian or butterfly lips. The assessment and treatment plan belong to the injector, not to the style label.
Parts of the lip involved
- Cupid's bow
- Lip border
- Central height
Who it suits
Good for
Not the best choice for
These points are about your lips, which an injector can look at and judge. Face shape is a different matter: Marketing sources associate it with oval, heart-shaped, round and long faces, and with strong cheekbones; not clinically established. That idea comes from clinic marketing, has no clinical basis, and is not a reason to choose or rule out a look.
Heart-shaped lips vs the other lip filler looks
Any of these can be previewed on the same photo. What sets them apart is how much filler is used, where it goes, and what changes as a result.
| Look | Source-reported amount | What changes | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart-shaped lipsSources disagree | Not stated by sources | Crisper outline, Lips come forward more | Specialist |
| Russian lips | 0.5–1 mL | Crisper outline, Upper lip turns out a little | Specialist |
| Cherry lipsSources disagree | Not stated by sources | Smoother, plumper surface, Smoother texture | Standard |
| Keyhole lipsSources disagree | Not stated by sources | Crisper outline, Lips come forward more | Specialist |
| Cupid's bow lips | Up to 0.5 mL | Crisper outline | Standard |
| Butterfly lipsSources disagree | 0.3–0.6 mL | Crisper outline, Lips come forward more | Specialist |
| Doll lipsNot a distinct technique | Not stated by sources | Lips come forward more, Crisper outline | Not a distinct technique |
| Natural lip enhancement | 0.5–1 mL | Smoother, plumper surface, Soft, natural-looking shape, Smoother texture | Standard |
| Bow-tie lipsNot a distinct technique | Not stated by sources | Crisper outline | Not a distinct technique |
Preview Heart-shaped lips on your own photo
Use the illustration and front-view preview to compare how much emphasis you want on the upper lip outline. They cannot establish whether your existing Cupid's bow can support that shape, how filler would be placed, or the result after healing. Bring the preferred image to a consultation as a conversation aid.
Try it on your photoRendered with Juvederm Ultra XC (from 1.0 mL) or Restylane-L (from 1.0 mL) or Juvederm Volbella XC (from 1.0 mL).
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Where this information comes from
Written by LookPrep Editorial · Sources checked · How we write these pages
InjectCo supplies the named heart-shaped description and its upper-lip emphasis; it is clinic marketing. The Hubmed Russian and butterfly guides use similar heart-shape language for other looks. The Life review supplies anatomical context. The FDA supports the general filler risk information, not a claim that this named style is safer or more suitable. It is still a style name rather than a medical term, so ask your injector what they mean by it.
- 1.Dermal Filler Do's and Don'ts for Wrinkles, Lips and More (FDA) — research or public health guidance
- 2.Anatomical-Based Diagnosis and Filler Injection Techniques: Lips and Philtrum (Life, 2025) — research or public health guidance
- 3.Russian Lips — Russian Lip Technique (Hubmed Education) — training material for injectors
- 4.Butterfly Lips Filler Technique: Aesthetic Guide for Injectors (Hubmed Education) — training material for injectors
- 5.Lip Filler Shapes, Types & Styles Guide 2026 (InjectCo) — clinic marketing, treat with care
LookPrep is not a medical provider. This page explains how a look is described; it does not diagnose, prescribe, or predict your result. A qualified injector decides what is realistic and safe for you.