"Bi-Bi" technique for lip augmentation: A retrospective study on 30 cases.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Lip augmentation is achieved mainly by using hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers. The injection procedures are performed either superficially or deeply with a needle or a cannula, and only one type of hyaluronic acid is used. The authors' objective was to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and satisfaction level of a procedure combining two anatomical injection plans, two injection modes (i.e., cannula and needle), and two types of hyaluronic acid fillers.

Method

The retrospective study included 30 patients who underwent the following procedure: Intramuscular retro-trace injections of Stylage M (Vivacy® Laboratories) were conducted through a 27-gauge cannula at the level of the upper and lower hemi-lip. Then, intradermal injections of Stylage Lips (Vivacy® Laboratories)

SUBMITTER: Stephane S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9796850 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature