Hyaluronic Acid Is an Effective Dermal Filler for Lip Augmentation: A Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: The lips and the mouth play an indispensable role in vocalization, mastication and face aesthetics. Various noxious factors may alter and destruct the original structure, and appearance of the lips and the anatomical area surrounding the mouth. The application of hyaluronic acid (HA) may serve as a safe method for lip regeneration. Although a number of studies exist for HA effectiveness and safety, its beneficial effect is not well-established. Aim: The present meta-analysis and systematic review was performed to investigate the effectiveness of HA on lip augmentation. We also investigated the types and nature of adverse effects (AEs) of HA application. Methods: We reported our meta-analysis in accordance with the PRISMA Statement. PROSPERO protocol regis

SUBMITTER: Czumbel LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8377277 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature