Choosing the Right Lip Shape: Natural & Heart‑Shaped Pouts Explained

July 22, 2025

Subtle enhancements can help you look fresh and confident, without excessive volume, just beautifully balanced results. At LaterzaMD Aesthetic Center, we believe that your ideal lip shape should reflect your unique beauty. In this guide, we will explore two popular lip filler styles: Natural Enhancement and Heart-Shaped Lips, and we’ll help you determine which option suits you best.

What Are Lip Fillers?

Lip fillers at LaterzaMD utilize premium, FDA-approved hyaluronic acid (HA) injectables to enhance your lips, providing smooth and natural results. These fillers hydrate, define, and revitalize without appearing exaggerated. Results are immediate and can last up to 12 months, depending on placement and individual metabolism

1. Natural Enhancement

Ideal for: First‑timers and anyone desiring a subtle, polished look
Results: Adds gentle volume, improves symmetry, enhances definition
Benefits: Minimal swelling, short recovery, natural appearance

During treatment, our expert team customizes the product placement to enhance your lip structure and overall facial balance. Think of it as a subtle enhancement; you’ll accentuate your natural shape without altering it.

2. Heart‑Shaped Lips

Ideal for: Those wanting a youthful, romantic lip contour
Results: Accentuates the Cupid’s bow and creates a fuller center
Benefits: Adds definition to the lip arches while maintaining harmony

By carefully placing filler, we enhance the upper lip to emphasize the center, creating a beautifully balanced and subtly elevated appearance. This technique is perfect for those desiring a flirtatious, elegant pout.

Lip Flip vs. Lip Filler — What’s Right for You?

Treatment

Lip Flip

Lip Filler

How It Works

Relaxing the upper‑lip muscle with neurotoxin

HA filler for volume and shape

Cost

$120

$600+

Duration

6–8 weeks

up to 12 months

Ideal For

Subtle lift, gummy smile

Volume, contour, symmetry

The Lip Flip utilizes Jeuveau, Botox, or Xeomin to relax the muscles and gently lift the lip, resulting in a softer appearance. It is quick, minimally invasive, and affordable.

Lip filler utilizes hyaluronic acid to enhance volume and structure, yielding longer-lasting and more noticeable results.

Which One Should You Choose?

Opt for a Lip Flip if you want a quick, subtle enhancement, to correct a gummy smile, or if you’re testing out lip improvements.
Choose Lip Filler if you’re after more volume, a defined lip shape, and longer‑lasting results

And if you can’t decide? Many of our clients start with a Lip Flip and later add filler or combine both for a fully refined but natural look.

What Happens During Your Appointment

1. Consultation: We review your lip anatomy and listen to your goals, whether you want a natural or accentuated look.
2. Treatment: For lip filler, your lips are numbed; injections take about 15–45 minutes (depending on filler or flip).
3. Aftercare: For lip filler, expect mild swelling or bruising for 7-10 days. Avoid strenuous activity and alcohol for 24 hours. Full results will be available in 2 weeks.

Ready to Find Your Perfect Pout?

At LaterzaMD, we’re all about customization. Whether you seek understated charm or romantic flair, our physician‑led team will guide you to a lip shape that enhances your features authentically.

Book your consultation today, and let’s discover your unique style together! Whether you prefer a soft, natural look or something luxuriously heart-shaped, we’re excited to help you find what suits you best!

📍 Located in Greenville, SC

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Choosing the Right Lip Shape: Natural & Heart‑Shaped Pouts Explained