Lip modeling points: the secrets of an effective and safe procedure

The lip correction procedure is currently one of the most popular aesthetic procedures, for which patients of different sex and age turn to estheticians. Almost everyone wants to have expressive and attractive lips today, and injecting fillers helps to achieve this effect very quickly and effectively. However, lip correction – this is not only an increase in their volume, but also a change in shape, which plays an important role in harmonizing the entire face.

Dermatovenereologist, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Assistant of the Department of Histology of the VNMU named after V.I. N.I. Pirogova, trainer and medical adviser of Allergan, chief specialist and co-owner of the beauty and harmony center "Beautycom"; Irina Makarchuk.

Peculiarities of the lip modeling procedure using filler injections

Filler injections are currently the fastest, safest and most effective way to correct the volume, shape and asymmetry of the lips. With the help of these preparations, it is possible, in a matter of minutes, to perform lip modeling, which greatly affects the overall appearance of the face.

There are a fairly large number of lip modeling products, but the best results can only be achieved by using quality products from trusted manufacturers, because today the safety of the drug is in the first place.

Juvéderm® VOLBELLATM with Lidocaine and Juvéderm® VOLIFTTM with Lidocaine from Allergan – these are the absolute leaders among hyaluronic acid-based fillers, which are used for injectable lip design by leading specialists in aesthetic medicine around the world.

Lip modeling:

• Features of Juvéderm® VOLBELLATM and Juvéderm® VOLIFTTM for lip modeling;
• lip modeling points with filler injections;
• features of lip modeling with Juvéderm® VOLBELLATM and Juvéderm® VOLIFTTM.

Features of Juvéderm® VOLBELLATM and Juvéderm® VOLIFTTM lip modeling

An effective lip modeling procedure begins with the use of  high-quality fillers from a trusted manufacturer, which are Juvéderm® VOLBELLATM with Lidocaine and Juvéderm® VOLIFT™ with Lidocaine. They are based on the unique Vycross® technology, which provides better integration of the drug into tissues, more natural and lasting results. As part of the drug Juvéderm® VOLBELLATM with Lidocaine – 15 mg of hyaluronic acid gel, 3 mg of lidocaine hydrochloride and up to 1 ml of phosphate buffer pH 7.2 qs, and Juvéderm® VOLIFT™ with Lidocaine – 17.5 mg hyaluronic acid gel, also 3 mg lidocaine hydrochloride and up to 1 ml phosphate buffer pH 7.2 qs   It is thanks to this composition that Juvéderm® VOLBELLATM with Lidocaine and Juvéderm® VOLIFTTM with Lidocaine is ideal for lip modeling for both women and men.

Lip modeling points with filler injections

Lip modeling procedure with Juvéderm® VOLBELLATM with Lidocaine and Juvéderm® VOLIFTTM with Lidocaine involves their introduction into 8 special points or projections:

• dot Lp1 – this is the red border of the lips, injections of fillers into which help to increase the volume of the lips;
• dot Lp2 – this is Cupid's bow. Injections have the effect of delineating the Cupid's arch area;
• dot Lp3 – lip contour, the introduction of a filler helps to restore the lip contour and indirectly reduce the severity of perioral wrinkles;
• dot Lp4 – the central tubercle, the injection of the filler into which enhances the projection and increases the volume of the upper lip in the center;
• dot  Lp5 – lateral tubercles. The introduction of the drug has the effect of enhancing the projection and increasing the volume of the lateral section of the red border of the lower lip;
• dot Lp6 – commissures of the lips, the introduction of fillers into which has the effect of replenishing the depression of tissues in the area of ​​the commissure of the lips;
• dot Lp7 – filtrum columns, which emphasize the injected drug;
• dot Lp8 – perioral wrinkles, which are smoothed out after the administration of the drug.

Juvéderm® VOLBELLATM with Lidocaine and Juvéderm® VOLIFTTM with Lidocaine in these 8 points allows you to model the lips and satisfy the wishes of any client.

Features of lip modeling with Juvéderm® VOLBELLATM and Juvéderm® VOLIFTTM

There are certain guidelines for injecting Juvéderm® VOLBELLATM with Lidocaine and Juvéderm® VOLIFTTM with Lidocaine for lip modeling, according to MD Codes  Mauricio de Mayo:

• in the point Lp1 it is necessary to inject 0.05-0.1 ml of one of the drugs in the bolus or linear technique;
• points Lp2 and Lp3 are injected with 0.05-0.1 ml of the drug in a linear technique;
• in the points Lp4 and Lp5, 0.05-0.1 ml of the drug is injected using the bolus technique;
• 0.05-0.1 ml of the drug is injected into point Lp6 in a linear or fan technique;
• point Lp7 should be injected with 0.05-0.1 ml of the drug in a linear technique;
• 0.1-0.2 ml of the drug is injected into the Lp8 point using micropapular technique.

Injections may be performed with a needle or cannula, depending on which is more convenient for the specialist.

However, it is important to remember that for proper lip design, Lp6, Lp7 and Lp8 points are injected intradermally, and at other points – the drug is injected into the mucous membrane.

Deep theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology and possession of the practical skills necessary for the procedure will help the specialist to effectively and safely perform the injection lip design procedure using Juvéderm® VOLBELLATM with Lidocaine and Juvéderm® VOLIFTTM with Lidocaine from Allergan. Thank you for staying with estet-portal.com. Read more articles about injection procedures on the site in the "Cosmetology" section.