Lip Augmentation in Patients with Fitzpatrick Skin Type V and VI: Use of a Validated Lip Fullness Scale and Determining Preinjection Lip Size Preference and Postinjection Patient Satisfaction

Julia Comer ¹, Krystal Kan ², Alexander Caniglia ²

⁰Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Chicago Center for Facial Plastic Surgery-Office of Steven Dayan, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

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January 27, 2025

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Summary

Darker-skinned women seeking lip augmentation often prefer noticeably fuller lips. Post-injection satisfaction was high, indicating successful aesthetic outcomes in this demographic.

Area Of Science

Plastic Surgery
Aesthetic Medicine
Dermatology

Background

Limited research exists on lip size preferences in individuals with darker skin tones.
Understanding aesthetic goals is crucial for cosmetic procedures.
Fitzpatrick Skin Types V and VI represent darker skin classifications.

Purpose Of The Study

To evaluate lip augmentation preferences in women with Fitzpatrick Skin Type V and VI.
To measure patient satisfaction after lip augmentation using validated scales.
To assess the utility of the Lip Fullness Scale (LFS) in this population.

Main Methods

A prospective study involving 22 female participants (Fitzpatrick V and VI) seeking lip augmentation.
Pre- and post-injection assessments using the revised Lip Fullness Scale (LFS).
Post-injection evaluation of patient-reported outcomes using FACE-Q scales.

Main Results

A statistically significant increase in LFS scores from pre-injection (3.5) to post-injection (4.3) (p<0.001).
Participants with darker skin demonstrated a preference for enhanced lip fullness.
High patient satisfaction was reported on post-injection FACE-Q assessments.

Conclusions

Women with darker skin tones may desire significant lip fullness.
Physicians must consider individual patient goals and perspectives in lip augmentation.
The LFS is a valuable tool for assessing lip fullness preferences and outcomes in diverse populations.