A technical approach for redefinition and volumization of lip area with hyaluronic acid: A case series

• Published in: Journal of cosmetic dermatology Vol. 22; no. 6; pp. 1739 - 1744
• Main Author: Ribé, Natalia
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.06.2023
• Subjects: Aesthetics; Aging; Asymmetry; Body fat; Cosmetic Techniques - adverse effects; Dermal Fillers; Edema; Female; Humans; Hyaluronic Acid; Hydration; Hydrogels; Lip; moisturizing; Patient Satisfaction; perioral rejuvenation; redefinition; Rejuvenation; Rheology; Skin; Skin Aging; Treatment Outcome; volumization; volumization; moisturizing; perioral rejuvenation; redefinition
• ISSN: 1473-2130; 1473-2165; 1473-2165
• DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15749

Background and Aim Non‐surgical procedures using injectable filler products for perioral rejuvenation have emerged and evolved rapidly to become one of the most frequently performed aesthetic treatments. We report a case series describing the administration of two hyaluronic acid‐based dermal fillers (HA filler) with excellent characteristics and formulation using a technique developed by the author. Patient/Methods We describe a series of nine female subjects who underwent perioral rejuvenation performed by a single physician in her private clinic. The HA filler (Alaxin® FL or Alaxin® LV) was injected into the lips using the specially developed Clodia technique. Patients were given post‐treatment advice for optimal results. Patient‐ and investigator‐perceived outcomes were rated using the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) and adverse events (AEs) were collected. Results All subjects described the injection method as painless and well tolerated, as shown by the immediate post‐treatment photographs. Mean GAIS scores for both the patients and the investigator were 4.8/5, indicating significant improvement 12 months after the treatment. No AEs were reported during follow‐up. The HA filler showed a high degree of dermal integration in all subjects, and the investigator reported excellent handling and injection properties. Conclusion Perioral rejuvenation with an HA filler administered using the developed injection technique gave highly satisfactory results in all subjects and was not associated with AEs.