When I saw the photo saying it was a thing. I thought “Where? In fucking Russia?” And then I scrolled down......
Damn Commies...
Well, Communism is long over, do not thank Commies for sheer weirdness of a Russian soul XD
One Russian news channel, known for hot takes and drama, had a short story regarding this trend. They shared the name of the author and some additional nicknames. "Squash-lips" cracked me up, as well as "octopus lips":
Devil Lips: girls disfigure their faces for the trend
"Evgenia Guranda, cosmetologist from Volgograd, says girls are all rushing to the beauticians to change the contour of their lips. The cosmetologist herself is a proponent of new face geometry and already manifested a number of devil mouths for her clients. Though she is not as eager to change her own mouth:
Evgenia Guranda: I'm surprised that everyone else is surprised about it. By New Year, every other girl will have those curvy lips.
The author of the idea is Emelian Braude. "Doctor" likes to see his patients in a relaxed and not very sterile setting. Having no medical experience, this architect and engineer creates a new female face structure. Right now he searches for a model that will agree to do a "squash-lips" to promote his fame. He is even ready to pay anyone volunteering.
Cosmetologist Aisulu Tokareva, who is a proponent of a common sense and golden ratio in every procedure, says it is not too dangerous or painful and eventually will go away on its own. The question is: why do it in the first place?
Aisulu Tokareva: I think it's a psychiatry case, both for a patient as well as a doctor who does it. Am I an idiot to do it or a scumbag?"
Picture of said squash lips:
Searching the name Emelian Braude (Rus. Емельян Брауде) uncovers that he really is the second Nugaev: he does not have a doctor's degree, he smokes during his procedures, does not use anesthesia or clean instruments, for that matter. And this Guranda did her face at his clinic as well. Now he is investigated by the Russian police, says Russian main tv channel:
Blogger decided to be a beauty surgeon: huge drama