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Premaxillary Injection for Perioral Rejuvenation and Lip Enhancement.
Thuy-Van T Ho1, Eric W Cerrati2, Nimit D Gandhi3
1Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL.
Aesthetic Surgery Journal
|May 12, 2019
Summary
Premaxillary hyaluronic acid filler injections significantly improved upper lip projection in patients. This study provides evidence for premaxillary filler use in perioral rejuvenation.
Area of Science:
- Aesthetic medicine and facial rejuvenation procedures.
- Dermatology and plastic surgery research.
Background:
- Investigating the impact of premaxillary filler injections on facial aesthetics.
- First study to assess premaxillary filler effects on nasal tip projection, upper lip projection, and vermilion height.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze changes in nasal tip projection (Goode ratio) and upper lip projection (Z angle) after hyaluronic acid injection.
- To measure alterations in upper lip vermilion height.
- Hypothesizing increased projection and height post-treatment.
Main Methods:
- Prospective cohort study of 20 patients undergoing premaxillary hyaluronic acid filler injection.
- Assessment of nasal tip projection, upper lip projection, and vermilion height using Goode ratio, Z angle, and lip vermilion height ratio.
- Photographic analysis from baseline to post-treatment.
Main Results:
- No significant change in nasal tip projection (Goode ratio).
- Significant increase in upper lip projection (decrease in Z angle, P < 0.001).
- Trend towards increased upper lip vermilion height, not statistically significant (P = 0.561).
Conclusions:
- Premaxillary filler treatment effectively enhances upper lip projection.
- Safe premaxillary filler injection is a valuable option for perioral rejuvenation.
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