Lip Augmentation

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2018 May;26(2):193-203. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2017.12.005.

Abstract

This article examines 6 questions about lip augmentation answered by 3 experts in their field of facial plastic surgery. The topics covered include high-yield areas such as injection, surgical enhancement, rhytid resurfacing, implants, complications, and technique changes over the years. All the authors answered these questions in a "How I do it" manner to provide the reader with a true understanding of their thoughts and techniques. This article provides a practical resource to all physicians and practitioners performing lip augmentation on some of the most common questions and issues.

Keywords: Aging lips; Lip augmentation; Lip enhancement; Lip implants; Lip injection; Lip surgery.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cosmetic Techniques*
  • Humans
  • Lip / surgery*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*