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ReviewLife (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Anatomical-Based Diagnosis and Filler Injection Techniques: Lips and Philtrum.

Gi-Woong Hong, Wonseok Choi, Song-Eun Yoon, Jovian Wan, Kyu-Ho Yi

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Review in Life (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Gi-Woong HongSamskin Plastic Surgery Clinic, Seoul 06577, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0003-2388-5000
Wonseok ChoiV Plastic Surgery, Daegu, Republic of Korea.
Song-Eun YoonBrandnew Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Jovian WanMedical Research Inc., Wonju, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0009-0003-2507-4524
Kyu-Ho YiYou & I Clinic (Mokdong), Seoul 06001, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-5572-1364

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lip augmentation has become increasingly popular in aesthetic medicine, driven by advancements in dermal filler technologies and injection techniques. This review provides a comprehensive overview of lip anatomy, age-related changes, and current best practices in lip augmentation using dermal fillers. The complex structure of the lips, including multiple layers of skin, muscle, and mucosa, contributes to their unique appearance and function. Age-related changes, such as volume loss, thinning of the vermilion border, and flattening of the philtrum, significantly impact lip aesthetics. Understanding these changes is crucial for developing effective treatment strategies. The review discusses the importance of tailoring treatments to individual patient needs, considering factors such as ethnic variations in lip structure and cultural preferences. It emphasizes the significance of proper filler selection, with hyaluronic acid-based products being the gold standard due to their biocompatibility and reversibility. Injection techniques, including needle and cannula approaches, are described in detail, with a focus on safety and optimal aesthetic outcomes. Anatomical considerations, particularly the vascular supply to the lips, are highlighted as critical for avoiding complications during filler injections. The review also addresses the evolving approach to lip augmentation, which now focuses on restoring natural contours and addressing age-related changes in the perioral region rather than simply increasing volume. Finally, the importance of managing patient expectations and the potential for future advancements in the field are discussed, including the development of more targeted filler products and refined injection techniques.

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cosmetic techniquesdermal fillershyaluronic acidliprejuvenation

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PMID40003724
PMCPMC11856795

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