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By Lollie Hancock
Beauty and Self Care Reporter
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Even since rumors of Kylie Jenner getting lip filler started circling in 2015, the internet has been rife with hacks, tips and tricks for creating a plumper pout.
Nearly a decade later, these unconventional alternatives are still doing the rounds online, as beauty lovers attempt to make their lips appear bigger with bottles, shot glasses, and even eyelash curlers.
The downside to these temporary hacks? Aside from the results never lasting long, these DIY tips can lead to bruising, as one woman found out the hard way.
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Nasya Annabel saw a TikTok video demonstrating how to plump the appearance of your lips by using an eyelash curler, and decided to try the hack for herself.
However, after the hack left her lips bruised, she took to TikTok to share a word of warning to others considering trying out the trend. Her video has received more than 107,000 views since it was shared to her account, @nasyaannabel, in April.
Squeezing her top and bottom lip in the curler, Annabel at first thought the hack was working, despite a red mark being left on her lips after taking away the curler.
Believing the redness would subside, the realization of the damage she had done began to set in; the red faded into a purple shade, leaving her with bruising on both her top and bottom lips.
Despite her attempt to cover the dark bruising, the marks left by the eyelash curler could still be seen through her lip product, meaning she will have to live with the consequence of her actions until it fades.
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What Do the Experts Think?
Dr. Joel Kopelman, facial plastic surgeon at New York City's Kopelman Aesthetic Surgery, told Newsweek: "Using an eyelash curler to pinch your lips is a dangerous and ineffective method for lip plumping.
"This technique can cause significant trauma to the delicate lip tissue, leading to bruising, swelling, and potential long-term damage. The viral nature of such hacks can often mislead people into trying risky methods that have not been medically tested or approved."
When it comes to safer alternatives, Kopelman offered both temporary and longer-lasting solutions for those wanting to achieve plump lips.
If you are looking for a quick fix, Kopelman suggests plumping glosses, which "contain ingredients like hyaluronic acid or menthol, which temporarily increase blood flow to the lips, making them appear fuller."
Your makeup bag can also be a great place to turn. Kopelman said: "Strategic use of lip liner and gloss can create the illusion of fuller lips without any physical alteration."
As for more invasive methods, dermal filler and lip lifts are both great ways to achieve the results you want. Kopelman added: "Injectable fillers, such as those containing hyaluronic acid, are a popular and effective way to achieve fuller lips. The results last from six months to a year, depending on the product used."
With a lip lift, the procedure "shortens the space between the nose and the upper lip, enhancing the prominence of the upper lip and creating a fuller appearance," with permanent results.
Another option for those after fuller lips is looking into fat transfer. Kopelman said: "In this procedure, fat is harvested from another part of your body and injected into your lips. This method provides a more natural feel and can be permanent, although some fat may be reabsorbed by the body over time."
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