Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 26, 2026

Surgical Approach to Full Soft Tissue Face Allograft Procurement for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation

Surgical Approach to Full Soft Tissue Face Allograft Procurement for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation

Published on: December 30, 2025

Lip augmentation utilizing allogenic acellular dermal graft.

Carrie Brown¹, Deborah Watson

¹Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego, California, USA. cmaio001@gmail.com

Facial Plastic Surgery : FPS

|December 30, 2011

Summary

Allogenic, acellular dermal grafts offer a safe and effective method for lip augmentation and contouring. This readily available material provides excellent cosmetic results with a low risk of complications.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Does Xylitol Have Additional Benefit Over Saline for Nasal Irrigation in Chronic Rhinosinusitis?

The Laryngoscope·2026

Same author

Generative AI as Librarian: A New Model for Surgical Education.

Journal of surgical education·2026

Same author

Virtual Versus In-Person Interviews: The Impact of Perceived Success on the Applicant Experience.

Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology·2025

Same author

Implementation of <i>DPYD</i> and <i>UGT1A1</i> Testing in Patients With GI Cancer: A Prospective, Nonrandomized Clinical Trial.

JCO precision oncology·2025

Same author

Integration of GWAS, QTLs and keratinocyte functional assays reveals molecular mechanisms of atopic dermatitis.

Nature communications·2025

Same author

A Systematic Review of Virtual Subinternships in Surgical Education: Impact on Curriculum Delivery and Learner Outcomes.

Journal of graduate medical education·2025

Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Dermatology
Regenerative Medicine

Background:

Lip augmentation and perioral contouring are common aesthetic procedures.
Various materials and techniques exist, each with advantages and limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the application of an allogenic, acellular dermal graft for lip enhancement.
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of this grafting material for cosmetic outcomes.

Main Methods:

Utilized an allogenic, acellular dermal graft for lip augmentation.
Focused on ease of application and biocompatibility of the graft material.

Main Results:

The allogenic, acellular dermal graft is readily available and easy to use.

More Related Videos

Tissue Characterization after a New Disaggregation Method for Skin Micro-Grafts Generation

Tissue Characterization after a New Disaggregation Method for Skin Micro-Grafts Generation

Published on: March 4, 2016

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 26, 2026

Surgical Approach to Full Soft Tissue Face Allograft Procurement for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation

Surgical Approach to Full Soft Tissue Face Allograft Procurement for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation

Published on: December 30, 2025

Tissue Characterization after a New Disaggregation Method for Skin Micro-Grafts Generation

Tissue Characterization after a New Disaggregation Method for Skin Micro-Grafts Generation

Published on: March 4, 2016

The material is biocompatible and nonimmunogenic, with a low infection rate.

Excellent cosmetic outcomes were achieved in the study cohort.

Conclusions:

Allogenic, acellular dermal grafts are a viable option for lip and perioral region enhancement.
The graft material offers a safe, natural-looking, and effective solution for aesthetic lip contouring.