There are several techniques for performing lip augmentation. One of them is to use a cannula to inject the filler under the skin. This technique makes it possible to work fragile anatomical areas such as the temples, cheekbones or lips with a single entry point, without pain or bruising. Another technique is to use a needle to inject the filler. This technique is more painful than the technique with the cannula, but it makes it easier to inject regions that are less accessible to the cannulas and to make “boluses”.

Hyaluronic acid is the most widely used filler in the world to increase lip volume. Unlike collagen, which was used several years ago, hyaluronic acid makes it possible to have soft and natural lips after the procedure. Very easy to dose, hyaluronic acid can be injected in larger quantities on the right or left depending on the case, in order to obtain the desired symmetry.

Lip injections can have several benefits, such as increasing the volume of the lips while respecting their natural shape, rehydrating the lips (one of the first effects of aging), correcting an asymmetry (for example the upper lip which is thinner than the lower lip), and redefine the lip contour for a more harmonious effect. However, it is important to keep in mind that the physiognomy of the face must be respected at all times so that the result is consistent and balanced.