Lip Augmentation With Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: A Review of Considerations and Techniques

From Nasolabial Folds to Pan-facial Rejuvenation—The Evolution of Fillers in my Career

“…11 Nevertheless, not only can dermal filler be used to augment the aging lip, but it can also help genetically thin lips, lip shape irregularities, or those who simply want a touch of increased volume. 9,10,12 Various types of injectable fillers are currently being utilized to enhance and add volume to the lips, such as Juvederm and Restylane, with hyaluronic acid-based fillers currently being predominantly used. [9][10][11] Restylane-L was the first FDA-approved filler for lip augmentation in 2015.…”

“…9,10,12 Various types of injectable fillers are currently being utilized to enhance and add volume to the lips, such as Juvederm and Restylane, with hyaluronic acid-based fillers currently being predominantly used. [9][10][11] Restylane-L was the first FDA-approved filler for lip augmentation in 2015. It is a hyaluronic acid-based filler composed of 20 mg/mL HA with 0.3% lidocaine indicated for submucosal implantation in patients 21 years and older.…”

“…4 The aesthetic features of the lip consist of Cupid's bow, vermillion borders, philtral columns that run along the philtrum, the white roll, and the tubercles of the upper and lower lips. 9 It is crucial to maintain these structures while enhancing this area with dermal fillers. 9 Furthermore, the aesthetic goals for lip augmentation can vary by patient, guiding the injector's approach to treatment.…”

“…9 It is crucial to maintain these structures while enhancing this area with dermal fillers. 9 Furthermore, the aesthetic goals for lip augmentation can vary by patient, guiding the injector's approach to treatment. 10 For example, one patient may want to slightly enhance their original lip shape by increasing volume, while another patient may want extensive recontouring of the lips with accentuation of the vermilion borders, alteration of shape of Cupid's bow, minimization of drooping lip corners, elevation of the upper lip, or even targeting perioral wrinkles.…”

Treating facial overfilled syndrome with impaired facial expression—Presenting clinical experience with ultrasound imaging

“…Minimally invasive soft tissue filler treatments to ameliorate the signs of facial aging or for enhancing individual beauty are increasing in popularity and acceptance worldwide 1,2 . Almost every facial region is targeted including lips, 3,4 temples, 5,6 jawline, 7,8 nose, 9,10 and cheek 11,12 with great effectiveness. Concomitantly, the advancements in aesthetic research have progressed increasing the knowledge about filler rheology, product‐tissue interactions, and facial anatomy especially for the purposes of increasing safety and improving treatment outcomes 13–16 …”