An observational study of a 24 mg/mL hyaluronic acid with pre-incorporated lidocaine for lip definition and enhancement.

BACKGROUND

Lip enhancement using fillers improves appearance by increasing fullness, enhancing lip definition, and reducing fine lines and wrinkles around the lips.

AIMS

To investigate a 24 mg/mL hyaluronic acid (HA) with pre-incorporated lidocaine gel for lip definition and enhancement, medium-deep lines, and oral commissures.

PATIENTS/METHODS: Eleven injectors enrolled 57 patients (96% women; aged 18-60+ years) requesting lip definition and enhancement. Prospective data were captured using an Injector Patient Case Assessment Form and Patient Questionnaire.

RESULTS

Ninety-five percent of injectors found the gel 'very easy' to inject, with 82% finding it "very easy" to massage/sculpt. Combined injector and patient pain assessment revealed little treatment discomfort. Ninety-nine percent of injectors reported improved aesthetic effect compared to baseline. Post-treatment, 99% of injectors rated the lips as "smooth." All patients reported improved lip appearance and smoothness, and 96% were satisfied with the treatment experience. Compared to previous lip treatment, all patients reported their lips felt better, 57% rated the aesthetic effect as better, and 84% rated satisfaction as better than previous treatments. Ninety-eight percent of patients and injectors would recommend treatment to others.

CONCLUSIONS

High levels of injector and patient satisfaction were found after use of this 24 mg/mL HA with pre-incorporated lidocaine for lip definition and enhancement.