Surface Anatomy of the Lip for the Dermatologist

Weinberg, Tobias; Solish, Max; Fayez, Ibrahim; Murray, Christian

doi:10.2310/7750.2013.13134

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“…Aesthetic cosmetic procedures require an in‐depth understanding of the anatomy, more specifically the surface anatomy, of the lip. The lips are complex and frequently multiple terms are used for each anatomic structure …”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Effectiveness and safety of hyaluronic acid fillers used to enhance overall lip fullness: A systematic review of clinical studies

Stojanovič

Majdič

2019

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Background:The majority of aesthetic treatments today are nonsurgical or minimally invasive aesthetic procedures. Soft-tissue augmentation with hyaluronic acid (HA) is one of them. Lip fullness and definition are key aesthetic factors associated with attractiveness, which is the reason that lip augmentation with HA fillers has become so popular.Objective: To provide a systematic review of published medical literature on the effectiveness and safety of different HA fillers used to enhance overall lip fullness. Methods and materials:The literature search was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Twenty-two studies were included in the qualitative synthesis, 9 of them with level of evidence (LOE) 1b (randomized controlled trials), 1 with LOE 2b (individual cohort study), and 12 with LOE 4 (case series, poor-quality cohort, and case-control studies). A total number of subjects included in all studies were 3965. Results:Hyaluronic acid fillers turned out to be an effective and safe treatment. The assessment methods (especially for efficacy) varied greatly from one study to another. Observed responses to the treatment in studies using different lip fullness scales varied between 71% and 93.2%. The most common adverse events were local reactions at the injection sites (swelling, contusion, bruising, pain, redness, and itching). Conclusion:Based on the results of the studies included in this systematic review, HA fillers are effective and safe to use. The majority of included subjects were satisfied with the result and their looks. K E Y W O R D S efficacy, filler, hyaluronic acid, lips, safety

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effectiveness and safety of hyaluronic acid fillers used to enhance overall lip fullness: A systematic review of clinical studies

Stojanovič

Majdič

2019

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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“…The upper lip has distinct cutaneous features, including the white roll, philtral column, and Cupid's bow, and even a 1 to 2 mm discrepancy in the white roll can be noticeable in everyday conversations. 2…”

Section: Anatomymentioning

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Simplifying Lip Reconstruction: An Algorithmic Approach

Sanniec

Carboy

Thornton

2018

Seminars in Plastic Surgery

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The authors provide an overview of lip reconstruction after Mohs surgery based on the senior author's practice. Lip reconstruction offers unique challenges to preserve not only lip function but also aesthetics. Lip reconstruction must take into consideration the three anatomical layers that comprise the lip and defects that involve the mucosa, the muscle, the skin or more than one layer will help determine the modality of repair. The authors offer an algorithm based on defect location, tissue involvement, and severity of defect to simplify an often complex decision-making process.

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“…Lip surface anatomy is complex. 2 Lip tissue is composed of skin, muscle, and mucosa. Vermilion is one of the most distinctive features of the lip and represents the modified mucosa that covers the free margin of the lips and is adapted to external exposure.…”

Section: Second-intention Guiding Sutures For Wide Lower Mucosal Lip mentioning

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“…This landmark is of major importance for lip reconstruction. 2,3 Primary V-shape repair, or wedge repair, of the lower lip has long been the most common method of reconstruction for defects involving as much as onethird of the inferior mucosal lip. 3 Whenever the wound is wider than one-third of the inferior lower mucosal lip, wedge repair is contraindicated as it would result in microsomia, reduced mouth opening, and improper oral functionality.…”

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confidence: 99%