ArticleCureus2024
Comparing the Effects of Different Injection Techniques Used in Lip Augmentation on Filler Migration and Patient Satisfaction.
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- Enhancing Lip Augmentation Safety and Aesthetics Through 11-Point Injection Technique and Sonographic Vascular Mapping.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- Hyaluronic Acid Injection Techniques for Lip Augmentation-Comparison of Linear, Retrograde, and Microdeposit Approaches: A Systematic Review.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2026Review
- The Redefinition and Volumization of the Lip Area with Hyaluronic Acid: A Case Series.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveLip rejuvenation has several aims, including enhancing lip volume, adjusting the upper and lower lip's length, diminishing fine lines, contouring and redefining the cupid bow and vermilion border, and eversion of the vermilion. Within the scope of this research, we aimed to compare popular injection techniques to augment the size of the lips. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis randomized retrospective study included 216 female patients aged 19 to 39, who desired a lip filler treatment from 2017 to 2023. Pre- and post-procedure results were elaborated with top-to-the-bottom technique in Group 1, bottom-to-the-top technique in Group 2
resultsA statistically significant difference was found between the groups regarding satisfaction scores (p<0.05). The patient satisfaction scores after injection were 4.78/5 in Group 1, 3.70/5 in Group 2, 4.15/5 in Group 3, and 3.85/5 in Group 4. Kruskal-Wallis variance analysis for more than two groups revealed statistically significant differences between Group 1 and Group 2 (p<0.001), Group 1 and Group 3 (p<0.001), Group 1 and Group 4 (p<0.001), and Group 2 and Group 3 (p=0.009) (Mann Whitney U-Test with Bonferroni adjusted). No major complication was observed in any of the patients.
conclusionIn this study, patient satisfaction was found to be highest in the group with needle orientation top to bottom, taking into account migration to the upper lip. These findings showed that the direction of the needle during injection also determines the direction of distribution of the filler on the lip and may be an important factor in patient satisfaction.
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