ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery2026
Ultrasound Evaluation of Lip Anatomy and Filler Placement: A Cross-Sectional Study of Injection Accuracy, Migration, and Demographic Variation.
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- Botulinum neurotoxin for lip flip.JPRAS open · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundLip fillers composed of hyaluronic acid are commonly used for aesthetic enhancement, yet the anatomical changes they induce and their relationship to demographic factors remain incompletely understood.
methodsA cross-sectional study of 126 participants was conducted at clinics in London and Amsterdam. High-frequency ultrasound was used to assess lip layer thickness, submucosal gland dimensions, and filler position. Demographic data were recorded and correlated with anatomical findings and filler distribution.
resultsTreated patients demonstrated significantly increased thickness in the connective tissue and pars peripheralis layers. The subcutaneous layer averaged less than 1 mm in both upper and lower lips, resulting in intramuscular filler placement in most treated individuals. Vertical injection techniques were associated with deeper filler deposition, hypervascularity, and evidence of migration. Lip anatomy varied significantly with sex, race and ethnicity, body mass index, and age.
conclusionsHyaluronic acid fillers alter lip anatomy in measurable ways, often resulting in unintended intramuscular placement due to the limited subcutaneous space. Demographic factors significantly influence lip structure and filler behavior, supporting the need for individualized treatment planning. Future studies should investigate long-term outcomes and patient perspectives.
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