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What is Lip Hyaluronic Acid Injection?

As we age, the lips become thinner, shrink inward, and vertical wrinkles deepen. By adding volume to the lips, you can counteract this aging process and create an anti-aging effect.
Fuller lips can also create a more sensual appearance, making this procedure effective for those looking to change their image.

Procedure Flow and Key Points

During the consultation, the lip design is decided. Whether you want to add volume or not, and the shape you desire will be discussed.
My usual approach involves creating an entry point about 5mm from the corner of the mouth using a 25-gauge needle. Then, I use a 27-gauge cannula to inject a line along the border between the red and white areas of the lips. Finally, I create vertical lines in the center of the lips using a 30-gauge needle.

How to Increase Lip Volume

Adding volume to the red lip area (Lp1 in MD codes) increases fullness. To achieve a thickness similar to Nicki Minaj's lips, at least 4-5 syringes may be necessary.

Benefits and Effects of Hyaluronic Acid Treatment

The immediate effect after the injection allows for fine adjustments to be made.
Whether you're going for an M-shaped lip or C-shaped curl, hyaluronic acid makes these looks easy to achieve.

Improving Lip Thickness

As we age, the lips not only lose volume but also shrink inward. Additionally, the corners of the mouth tend to drop.
To address this, it's not just about adding thickness; the shape needs to be corrected as well.

Creating the Duck Lip Shape

For a duck lip look, inject about 0.5cc on the outer sides of Lp1 and Lp4.

Tips for Achieving a Natural Result

What does "natural" mean?
I believe the key to achieving the desired look is to clearly define your goal. Whether you're aiming for anti-aging effects, adding volume, or changing the shape, it's helpful to discuss your preferences during the consultation with the doctor.

Cost and Clinic Selection

The cost primarily covers the hyaluronic acid filler. The price changes depending on how many syringes are used—whether it's one, two, five, or eight.
If anesthesia is required, an additional fee may apply.
Since design is the most important aspect of this treatment, it's reassuring to choose a doctor with whom you feel comfortable discussing your needs.

What to Know About the Risks Before Treatment

Bruising and swelling risks
Because the lip injections involve multiple punctures, bruising and swelling are more likely.

How to Avoid Treatment Failures

Be sure to finalize the design.

Understanding Pain and Side Effects

The method of using multiple needle punctures can be very painful.
If this method is used, I recommend applying numbing cream or tape, along with nitrous oxide anesthesia, to make the procedure more comfortable.
The cannula method can also be somewhat painful, so nitrous oxide is helpful for comfort.
When using a cannula, surface anesthesia (such as numbing tape or cream) doesn't work as well.

Aftercare for Hyaluronic Acid Treatment

How to Reduce Swelling After Treatment

Make sure to apply cold compresses.

1 Week Follow-up and Precautions

The swelling typically lasts 2-3 days.
Even if you feel that the volume is too much during this time, it’s best to wait without doing anything.
Afterward, the swelling will gradually subside, and the final results will be visible in about two weeks.

Self-care Techniques at Home

For the first 1-2 days, cooling the area helps, and after that, warming the lips may also be beneficial.
Feel free to try this, or you can simply forget about it and enjoy a drink.

Popular Lip Hyaluronic Acid Treatment Cases

Case Photos to Show Treatment Results

The appeal of lip hyaluronic acid treatment

Lip Design Trends

Many people seem to want natural volume in the middle of the lips.
The shape isn’t drastically changed, but volume is added around the Cupid’s bow and the surrounding areas.
Lip corner-lifting designs are also popular.
For this, injections are not made directly into the lips but rather just below the lip corner, near the top of the marionette line.
This creates a foundation for the lips and lifts the corners of the mouth.
Feel free to try this!

Yoshiko Kuno