Customized lip enhancement for clinical different lip features: An observational study

Area of Science:

• Dermatology
• Aesthetic Medicine
• Injectable Treatments

Background:

• Increasing demand for injectable hyaluronic acid (HA) lip augmentation.
• Need for customized treatments due to diverse patient lip characteristics and aesthetic goals.
• Limitations of standardized techniques for achieving individualized lip improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a tailored treatment strategy for various lip types based on clinical experience.
• To address the distinct needs of young and senescent lips requiring volume or rejuvenation.
• To optimize lip enhancement outcomes through personalized interventions.

Main Methods:

• Categorization of patients into four groups based on lip condition and treatment goals (volume, reshaping, rejuvenation, rebuild).
• Individualized treatment planning considering patient esthetic goals and baseline lip features.
• Assessment of lip fullness using the Medicis Lip Fullness Scale (MLFS) and overall aesthetic improvement via the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS).

Main Results:

• While MLFS showed improvement primarily in volumization groups, overall patient and investigator satisfaction with the customized approach was high (80% and 90% respectively).
• A weak positive correlation observed between MLFS and GAIS scores.
• The combination of techniques and products yielded highly satisfactory results across different lip types.

Conclusions:

• A customized lip treatment approach using specific gel technologies and techniques in minimal quantities is effective.
• This strategy ensures harmonic and natural-looking results, avoiding standardization.
• Personalized interventions are key to achieving optimal lip enhancement outcomes.