ENHANCING THE APPEARANCE OF THE LIPS : BEAUTIPHICATION

Gentle mouth corner lift

Mouth corner lifting injects hyaluronic acid to raise drooping corners, often responsible for a sad or tired expression. Injections along the lateral lower lip borders create a happier, more harmonious appearance.
Hyaluronic acid, a biocompatible, absorbable filler, adds volume and support there.

Who is this technique indicated for ?

This treatment suits :
• Young patients with well-structured lips seeking slight correction to prevent drooping corners.
• Patients with mildly drooping corners creating a sad or severe expression.
• Patients wanting a non-surgical alternative to improve facial expression.

What causes drooping mouth corners ?

Drooping corners can have several causes, including :
• Natural ageing : lost elasticity and tone cause tissues around the mouth to sag.
• Gravity : progressively accentuating tissue descent.
• Repeated expressions : frequent frowning or lip pursing can worsen the concern. 
• Perioral volume loss : caused by naturally declining collagen and hyaluronic acid.
• External factors : prolonged sun exposure, smoking or an unhealthy lifestyle.

Benefits of the technique

This technique brightens the face and smile, with several benefits :
• Immediate, natural results.
• A quick procedure without social downtime.
• A safe, well-tolerated product.
• Overall facial improvement with a healthy glow.

Subtle volume augmentation and tubercle definition

Lip tubercle definition injects hyaluronic acid to gently accentuate the small natural rounded prominences on the lips. It highlights their heart shape (particularly appreciated in Asian aesthetics), adding elegance and harmony.
This gentle, personalised method reshapes contours and improves overall appearance without heaviness.

Which concern is treated ?

This treatment targets :
• A lack of natural tubercle definition.
• Lips lacking prominence or plumpness.
• An even lip shape needing subtle enhancement.

What happens during the session

This technique injects hyaluronic acid into lip tubercles.
• Personalised assessment : lip anatomy is evaluated to precisely target areas for enhancement.
• Targeted injection : Small amounts are injected into tubercles, with particular attention to the centre and natural curves.
• Harmonious result : hydration and filling subtly, elegantly enhance the lips.
Treatment is quick (a few minutes).

Who is this procedure indicated for ?

This treatment particularly suits :
• Patients with natural tubercles wishing to subtly accentuate them for better definition.
• Patients seeking discreet enhancement without major change.
• Patients wanting a refreshing, plumping effect.

What causes insufficient lip definition ?

Lips may lack definition or prominence for several reasons :
• Genetics : naturally indistinct or uniform lips.
• Ageing : gradual collagen and elasticity loss softens borders.
• Tissue dehydration : insufficient hydration can make lips flat and dull.
• External stresses : sun, cold or smoking can alter appearance and quality.

Why choose this method ?

• Natural, personalised results.
• A quick procedure without social downtime.
• Subtle, elegant lip enhancement.
• Safe treatment.

Lip contouring with the Virginia technique according to Phillip Chang

Phillip Chang’s lip border technique injects hyaluronic acid to subtly reshape borders and slightly lift the upper lip. Unlike approaches that may cause duck lips, it produces natural results.
The main aim is to distribute small amounts over a wide area for slight volume augmentation and a harmonious rounded shape. A beneficial secondary effect is reduced fine perioral lines.

Which concern is treated ?

This method treats :
• Lost natural border definition, often caused by ageing or genetics.
• Mild age-related volume loss giving the upper lip a flat or elongated appearance.
• Perioral fine lines.
• Naturally recessed lips that look less full.

How does the method work ?

Phillip Chang’s technique is gentle and targeted.
• Personalised assessment : evaluating lip shape and skin structure to define treatment areas.
• Precise injection : hyaluronic acid is injected into the cutaneous upper lip and evenly distributed over a large area.
• Natural effect : distribution smooths fine lines, gently rounds the lip and subtly lifts its border.
• Immediate results : better-defined, subtly rejuvenated lips.

Who is this procedure indicated for ?

This technique particularly suits :
• Patients with mild age-related atrophy reducing definition or volume.
• Patients whose upper lip looks elongated, flattening the mouth’s appearance.
• Patients seeking natural effects without excessive volume.
• Patients concerned about surrounding fine lines seeking a subtle, effective solution.

What are the causes ?

Causes of insufficient definition and lip recession are:
• Ageing : declining collagen causes tissue laxity and volume loss.
• Repeated movements : lip pursing or expressions accentuate perioral fine lines.
• Genetics : naturally less defined or recessed lips.
• External factors : sun, smoking and unhealthy lifestyle damage surrounding skin tissues.

Why choose this method ?

Phillip Chang’s technique is ideal for natural, elegant enhancement, with several benefits.
• Subtle, natural border improvement.
• Quick, minimally invasive treatment.
• Reduced surrounding fine lines for rejuvenation.
• A personalised technique adapted to each lip anatomy.

Creating a central lip indentation

Creating a central lip indentation involves hyaluronic acid injections to form or accentuate a central cleft in the lower lip and, if desired, upper lip. Working with natural structure adds sophisticated sensuality.
A guide thread (such as dental floss) combined with bolus injections allows precise shaping for natural, harmonious results.

Which concern is treated ?

This method is indicated to :
• Restore a natural indentation lost with age or other volume loss.
• Correct aesthetic imbalance between upper and lower lips.
• Improve symmetry when right and left sides differ in volume.
• Enhance lips with a sculpted, refined effect.

What happens during the session

The procedure is personalised :
• Assessment and marking : lips are divided into four quadrants for perfect symmetry.
• Guide thread placement : a thread is positioned between the teeth to create a defined central line guiding injection.
• Hyaluronic acid injection : product is evenly injected on both sides into the orbicularis muscle. This bolus technique creates a natural hollow.
• Optional upper lip treatment : injections can accentuate its central groove if desired.
• Final adjustments : volume and shape are adjusted for the patient’s precise wishes.
The final result depends on initial anatomy and the quantity injected.

Who is this procedure indicated for ?

This technique is ideal for :
• Patients seeking sculpted, sensual lips through an accentuated central groove.
• Patients whose natural indentation has faded with age or volume loss.
• Patients with asymmetry seeking better harmony between lips.
• Patients wanting subtle, natural improvement without excessive volume.

What are the underlying causes ?

Insufficient definition or absence of a central indentation may relate to :
• Natural ageing : reduced skin elasticity and tissue volume.
• Genetics : some people lack a clearly defined natural groove.
• Volume imbalance between upper and lower lips or right and left sides.
• External factors such as smoking, sun or inadequate hydration.

Why choose this method ?

This technique creates an elegant mouth and sculpted lips, subtly transforming the smile.
Its benefits are :
• Precise technique for natural, refined results.
• A quick, minimally invasive procedure with immediately visible results.
• Subtle improvement respecting natural lip shape.
• Safe treatment using biocompatible, absorbable hyaluronic acid.

Widening the lower lip arc

Widening the lower lip arc uses hyaluronic acid to subtly reshape and broaden the lower lip. Its contour is adjusted laterally, becoming fuller and more harmonious while respecting natural facial balance.
The method accentuates lower lip points opposite the Cupid’s bow for symmetrical alignment and a visually wider lower lip.

Which concern is treated ?

This technique is indicated to correct or improve :
• A lower lip considered too thin or narrow relative to the upper lip.
• Poorly defined or unsuitable contours lacking facial harmony.
• An indistinct lateral curve needing subtle enhancement.
• An overly broad Cupid’s bow creating lip imbalance.

What happens during the session

The procedure has several stages.
• Personalised assessment : evaluating lip shape and marking strategic points.
• Targeted injection : a fine needle enters beneath the lower lip border at each point opposite the Cupid’s bow. Product is injected upwards towards the vermilion, laterally to increase widening.
• Even distribution : precise injections ensure a natural, symmetrical effect without overloading.
• Volume control : quantity is adjusted to the desired effect, preserving harmony and respecting the patient’s wishes.

Who is this procedure indicated for ?

This method particularly suits :
• Patients with a lower lip that is too thin or less developed than the upper lip.
• Patients seeking subtle, natural enhancement without excessive volume.
• Patients wishing to correct an overly wide Cupid’s bow and harmonise proportions.
• Patients wanting discreet improvement suited to facial anatomy.

What causes the concern being treated ?

Factors leading to a narrow or indistinct lower lip are :
• Natural ageing : lips can lose volume and definition over time.
• Genetics : a constitutionally thin or asymmetrical lower lip.
• Natural upper–lower lip imbalance.
• Habits or environmental factors : sun exposure, dehydration or repeated expressions can alter structure.

Why choose this method ?

Widening the lower lip arc subtly changes lips and elegantly redefines and enhances the smile.
Benefits are :
• Natural, subtle lower lip improvement.
• A quick procedure without social downtime.
• Treatment tailored through personalised assessment.
• A safe, effective technique when performed by an experienced doctor.

Correcting lip asymmetry.

Correcting lip asymmetry with hyaluronic acid restores lip balance and harmony. It corrects differences in shape, volume or borders between upper and lower lips or right and left sides.
Biocompatible, absorbable hyaluronic acid corrects irregularities and adjusts proportions while preserving a natural appearance.

Which concern is treated ?

This technique corrects :
• Congenital or genetic asymmetry present from birth.
• Imbalance caused by injury or trauma.
• Irregularities from previous aesthetic treatments, such as poorly performed injections.
• Natural or age-related shape or volume differences between sides.

What happens during the session

The procedure has several stages.
• Lip assessment : identifying asymmetrical areas and evaluating overall proportions. Precise marking defines injection points.
• Identifying causes : treatment depends on whether the cause is genetic, traumatic or otherwise.
• Targeted injection : product is injected where adjustment is needed. Technique and volume vary individually for subtle, natural correction.
• Checking and adjustments : lips are massaged and shaped for optimal symmetry afterwards.

Who is this procedure indicated for ?

This method is ideal for :
• Patients with lip asymmetry.
• Patients dissatisfied with previous procedures (unsuccessful or poorly balanced injections).
• Patients seeking subtle improvements in harmony and proportions.
It cannot provide convincing results in certain situations. It cannot correct asymmetry caused by different pigmentation between sides, as pigmentation cannot be treated with hyaluronic acid injections. Significant post-traumatic fibrosis after injury or burns can also limit correction, as stiff scar tissue may compromise the expected result.

Why choose this method ?

This technique harmonises lips and restores a balanced smile. Benefits are :
• Natural, personalised improvement.
• A safe technique (biocompatible, absorbable product).
• Quick treatment without social downtime.
• Immediately visible results, with possible adjustments for perfect symmetry.

Upper lip volume augmentation : pillar technique according to Anil Rajani

The pillar technique injects hyaluronic acid to slightly project the upper lip when its lateral sections are too flat or inverted. It mainly targets areas where the vermilion (coloured lip) is poorly visible while preserving natural smile balance.
Targeted injections restore volume and improve structure while respecting original anatomy.

Which concern is treated ?

This technique corrects :
• Inverted lateral upper lip sections making the vermilion nearly invisible.
• Insufficient lateral volume, often contrasting with a well-defined centre.
• A flat or indistinct upper lip affecting overall facial harmony.

What happens during the session

The pillar technique follows a precise, gradual approach :
• Initial assessment : evaluating whether the concern is insufficient volume or lateral inversion. This is essential because the method has limited effectiveness for extremely thin lips or very low volume.
• Marking : dividing the upper lip into two halves and identifying 5 to 6 injection points per side.
• Targeted injection : a fine needle enters the border and advances towards the dry/wet junction. Small quantities are injected as retrograde boluses at strategic points to restore volume and raise inverted sections. Slight lip eversion during injection ensures even distribution.
• Constant visual monitoring : adjusting each deposit to individual needs for a natural, balanced result.

What causes the concern being treated ?

Causes of the concerns corrected are :
• Natural ageing : lost volume and tone can invert lateral sections.
• Genetics : some people are born with a thin or indistinct upper lip, particularly laterally.
• Environmental factors : smoking, sun or dehydration can alter lip structure and appearance.
• Anatomical imbalance : a normal centre but overly flat or underdeveloped sides.

Why choose this method ?

Want to enhance your upper lip naturally ? The pillar technique is particularly suitable. Benefits are :
• A targeted approach for natural, balanced results.
• A quick technique with immediately visible results.
• Subtle improvement in upper lip volume and structure.
• Safe, personalised treatment using hyaluronic acid.