Key points
Lip enhancement in Geneva
Dual Lip Sublimation enhances lips with hyaluronic acid injections. It combines specific techniques to correct concerns such as
dehydration (gloss effect), volume, vertical lip lines and asymmetry. The result ? Hydrated, reshaped and harmonious lips for a captivating, rejuvenated smile.
Which concern is treated ?
Dual Lip Sublimation corrects and improves :
• Dry lips through intensive hydration.
• Thin lips through slight volume for a subtle, natural effect.
• Vertical lines around the mouth, also known as barcode lines.
• Lip asymmetry by balancing proportions between sides or upper and lower lips.
Who is this treatment for ?
Dual Lip Sublimation particularly suits :
• Patients wanting enhancement without really changing their lips.
• Patients with dry or wrinkled lips.
• Patients wishing to correct genetic or treatment-related asymmetry.
• Patients seeking subtle smile enhancement for an elegant, natural effect.
Causes of lip changes
Lips can lose radiance or develop irregularities for several reasons :
• Natural ageing reducing collagen production and hydration.
• Environmental factors such as cold, sun or pollution that dry the lips.
• Habits such as smoking and sun exposure worsening wrinkles and dehydration.
• Genetics, with constitutionally thin or asymmetrical lips.
The benefits of Dual Lip Sublimation
Dual Lip Sublimation is a comprehensive approach restoring radiance, youthfulness and harmony rather than simple enhancement.
Its many benefits make it a favoured choice for patients wanting lip enhancement.
• Intensive hydration for soft, plump lips.
• Reduced perioral wrinkles for rejuvenation.
• Near-perfect symmetry.
• Natural, harmonious results.
• A quick, minimally invasive procedure.
The techniques
“Dual plan sublimation” lip enhancement relies on two techniques :
• Hydration and revitalisation of the cutaneous lip.
• Hydration and revitalisation of the vermilion.
Hydration and revitalisation of the cutaneous lip
Hydrating and revitalising the cutaneous lip with hyaluronic acid injections restores freshness and radiance to perioral skin.
It effectively treats dryness, fine lines and ageing in this area.
Droplets of lightly cross-linked hyaluronic acid intensely hydrate, stimulate and revitalise the skin. This also promotes natural regeneration by stimulating fibroblast activity and collagen production.
Which concern is treated ?
This technique addresses aesthetic and skin concerns such as :
• Dry perioral skin, often due to age or environmental factors.
• Fine perioral lines caused by declining collagen and elastin production and dermal thinning.
• Actinic damage from prolonged sun exposure.
• Lost vitality and radiance in dull skin around the lips.
• Ageing prevention for younger patients wishing to improve complexion and preserve skin quality.
How does the method work ?
During consultation, Dr Romano examines perioral skin quality and condition to identify treatment areas.
After disinfection, anaesthetic cream may be applied for comfort.
A fine needle injects very small quantities into the dermis at 1 mm intervals.
For optimal results, treatment may be repeated two to three times in the first year.
Who is this method indicated for ?
This technique suits a wide variety of patients :
• Patients with age-related dryness and visible fine lines around the lips.
• Patients with damage from environmental factors such as sun or wind.
• Young adults wanting a fresher complexion and improved skin on and around the lips.
• Patients seeking effective prevention of premature perioral skin ageing.
• Patients concerned about dull or tired-looking skin around the lips.
What causes the concern being treated ?
Cutaneous lip changes can result from :
• Natural ageing reducing collagen and elastin, with lost elasticity and firmness.
• External exposure such as sun, cold or pollution that dries and weakens skin.
• Smoking, accelerating ageing and encouraging fine lines.
• Genetics, with naturally thinner skin prone to dehydration.
The benefits of this treatment
Hydration and revitalisation of cutaneous lips with hyaluronic acid is a gentle, effective solution.
It provides intense hydration and suppler skin while helping prevent ageing, making it suitable at any age.
This technique offers notable perioral skin benefits :
• Deep, lasting hydration for softer, suppler skin.
• Visible reduction of perioral fine lines.
• Stimulation of skin synthesis through fibroblast activation and collagen production.
• Improved quality and radiance : revitalised skin.
• Lasting results visible after a few sessions and lasting one year.
Hydration and revitalisation of the vermilion
Vermilion hydration with hyaluronic acid is an innovative, effective technique improving lip density and appearance. It specifically targets the red lip, often prone to dryness, fine lines and cracks.
Lightly cross-linked hyaluronic acid intensely rehydrates, softens and restores suppleness. Unlike volume augmentation, it focuses solely on hydration and lip quality.
Which concern is treated ?
This method corrects several dehydration-related concerns :
• Dry lips, often caused by age or environmental factors.
• Peeling and cracked skin from prolonged insufficient hydration.
• Vermilion fine lines caused by lost skin elasticity.
• A dull or rough appearance.
• Blurred or indistinct lip borders.
How does the method work ?
During consultation, Dr Romano identifies treatment areas and marks entry points and treatment lines.
For hydration
A fine needle makes a small opening around 5 mm from the mouth corner.
A blunt cannula is introduced through it.
Lightly cross-linked hyaluronic acid is injected superficially into the vermilion’s subcutaneous layer and distributed evenly over its surface.
Lips immediately appear more hydrated and smooth.
For revitalisation
After disinfection, a fine needle injects small quantities into superficial lip layers.
Fanning evenly distributes product throughout the treated area.
Fine lines at the Cupid’s bow are also corrected if present.
For this indication, Dr Romano uses lightly cross-linked hyaluronic acid to ensure natural results.
Who is this method indicated for ?
Vermilion hydration particularly suits :
• Dry, rough lips.
• Patients wanting to prevent ageing without changing volume.
• Patients wishing to smooth fine lines and improve vermilion hydration.
• Patients with cracks or fissures caused by chronic insufficient hydration.
What causes the concern being treated ?
Several factors cause dry lips.
• Natural ageing with declining collagen and elastin.
• The absence of sebaceous glands in the vermilion, making it more vulnerable to dehydration.
• Environmental factors such as sun, wind or cold.
• Habits such as smoking or inadequate hydration that worsen dryness.
• Genetic predisposition, with naturally drier lips.
The benefits of this method
Vermilion hydration with hyaluronic acid is ideal for restoring radiance and softness and preventing ageing.
Benefits include :
• Deep hydration for soft, supple lips.
• Improved texture : smooth, even vermilion.
• Reduced fine lines for a younger, revitalised appearance.
• Natural results : shape is respected and volume increase minimal.
• A quick, painless procedure.
What is the price of improving lip appearance ?
Dual Plan combines deep and superficial injections and costs 650 CHF for one syringe of hyaluronic acid. This includes precise planning of both injection planes, injections under strictly safe conditions and medical follow-up. Whether improving fullness, definition or both, price remains the same when one syringe is used.
A publication involving 410 patients describes how to tailor injections to the intended correction: redefining the lip border, increasing projection or adding volume. The areas treated and injection depth vary according to this goal. These principles help explain the value of injecting at different depths, but this publication does not compare Dual Plan with another technique.
A method described in 833 patients distinguishes techniques for improving lip shape from volume augmentation. Hyaluronic acid is injected progressively, taking account of the initial lip shape and any asymmetries. This approach highlights the importance of planning treatment tailored to each patient. It does not demonstrate that injection at two different depths is necessary in every case.
A systematic review of sixteen studies compares several injection techniques for increasing lip volume: linear injections, injections performed while withdrawing the needle and small deposits of product. Satisfaction was generally high, with no established superiority of one technique over the others. The choice of procedure and instrument should therefore take account of lip anatomy and the desired result. These data do not justify routine use of a two-depth technique.
Can lip volume, hydration and contours all be improved in one session ?
Yes, hyaluronic acid can address all three simultaneously. Precise techniques and suitable products reshape lips, deeply rehydrate and add natural volume for harmonious, immediate results.
Why is treating lips and their borders important for harmonious results ?
Borders play a key role in overall appearance. Addressing volume, definition and hydration together produces more natural, harmonious results. Neglecting borders can create visual imbalance and accentuate ageing.
How can lip symmetry be improved without changing natural shape ?
Targeted hyaluronic acid corrects asymmetry while respecting natural shape. The aim is delicate adjustment of volume and borders to restore balance without overcorrection, preserving natural expression.
Is there a technique to enhance lips without making them look injected ?
Yes, gentle, gradual techniques such as microboluses or skinboosters hydrate and reshape without excessive volume. This provides subtle, natural results with smoother, suppler and brighter lips.
