Use of a Hyaluronic Acid Soft-tissue Filler to Correct Congenital and Post-traumatic Lip Asymmetry

BACKGROUNDThe use of hyaluronic acid soft-tissue fillers for enhancement of lip features is a popular and minimally invasive office-based procedure used worldwide due to its relative simplicity and favorable safety profile. MATERIALS AND METHODSHyaluronic acid was used in illustrative cases to attem...

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Published in:Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery 2017, Vol.10 (3), p.153-156
Main Authors: Kandhari, Rajat, Goodman, Gregory J, Signorini, Massimo, Rahman, Eqram
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:BACKGROUNDThe use of hyaluronic acid soft-tissue fillers for enhancement of lip features is a popular and minimally invasive office-based procedure used worldwide due to its relative simplicity and favorable safety profile. MATERIALS AND METHODSHyaluronic acid was used in illustrative cases to attempt correction of congenital and acquired lip asymmetries. RESULTSIn the cases presented, accurate and cosmetically acceptable results were attained and maintained for the duration of the product life. CONCLUSIONSHyaluronic acid may be used successfully when lip asymmetry is evident and is a relatively simple nonsurgical alternative.
ISSN:0974-2077
DOI:10.4103/JCAS.JCAS_31_17