Lip contouring with hyaluronic acid injection is a technique that aims to enhance the natural beauty of the lips. This method allows for redefining the contours, subtly accentuating the Cupid’s bow, reshaping the philtrum, or lifting the corners of the mouth. It is possible to discreetly correct slight asymmetries or give the lips a refreshed appearance without radical transformation. These personalized, non-invasive treatments are designed for patients seeking subtle improvements while preserving the harmony of their face.
Several lip contouring techniques exist :
• Simple lip contouring.
• Lip contouring and vermilion volumization.
• Cupid’s bow contouring.
• Philtrum contouring.
• Philtrum and Cupid’s bow contouring.
Lip contouring is a hyaluronic acid injection technique used to redefine the lips’ natural outline. This method is performed using a round-tipped cannula to treat the vermilion border (the lip outline). This approach is gentler and less invasive compared to traditional needles. The objective is to improve definition, correct irregularities, and reinforce the lips’ structure while maintaining their natural shape.
Lip contouring addresses the following issues :
• Blurry or irregular contours, often caused by aging or environmental factors.
• Radial lip lines, resulting from a lack of skin elasticity.
• Lip asymmetries, whether genetic or caused by injury.
• Lips lacking freshness or volume, when no major visible change is requested by the patient.
The procedure is based on a gentle and precise approach.
Following an initial consultation and analysis, Doctor Romano proceeds with the injection.
The doctor creates an entry point with a fine needle about 1 mm from the corner of the mouth to insert the cannula into the subcutaneous layers, minimizing tissue trauma and bruising risks.
A small amount of hyaluronic acid is injected using a slow forward movement of the cannula (anterograde injection), benefiting from the anesthetic effect of lidocaine.
The product is then distributed through retrograde injection (as the cannula is withdrawn), ensuring even distribution along the lip contour, up to the Cupid’s bow.
Once the injection is complete, the doctor performs a gentle massage to distribute the product and smooth any irregularities, ensuring a natural and even result.
Lip contouring is recommended for :
• Patients seeking a subtle enhancement, with discreet emphasis without altering the natural shape of the lips.
• Patients concerned about radial lip lines, aiming to firm and smooth lip contours.
• Young adults influenced by trends such as selfies, looking to avoid shadows or wrinkles visible in photos.
• Patients seeking to prevent signs of aging.
Changes in lip contour may be caused by :
• Natural aging, which leads to reduced collagen and loss of elasticity.
• Environmental factors such as sun exposure or smoking, accelerating skin aging.
• Genetics.
• Repetitive movements, such as lip pursing.
The benefits of lip contouring with hyaluronic acid injection include :
• A gentle approach thanks to the use of a blunt-tipped cannula, reducing pain and bruising risks.
• Personalized treatment tailored to each patient’s needs.
• A preventive and corrective method suitable for all ages.
• A natural and subtle result.
Lip contouring is a hyaluronic acid injection technique used to redraw the natural outline of the lips, known as the vermilion border. This treatment aims to correct irregularities, restore faded contours, and improve lip definition while maintaining a natural appearance. By targeting strategic contour areas, this method can also reduce perioral wrinkles and bring subtle freshness and volume to the lips without altering their original shape.
Lip contouring helps correct :
• Blurry or irregular lip contours due to aging or genetic factors.
• Perioral wrinkles, often caused by reduced collagen or habits like smoking.
• Lip contour asymmetries, whether natural or resulting from previous injections.
• Lack of Cupid’s bow definition, which can be subtly enhanced.
Lip contouring treatment must be performed with precision to ensure a natural and harmonious result.
Doctor Romano begins with a personalized analysis. The doctor examines the shape of the lips and identifies areas needing improvement or correction.
Injection points are marked. The lip contour is divided into quadrants, with 2 to 3 segments per quadrant depending on lip length.
Using a fine needle, hyaluronic acid is injected with a linear retrograde technique.
The injection can begin either from the corners of the mouth toward the Cupid’s bow, or from the center outward, depending on the doctor’s analysis.
The product is placed in the subdermal layer to redefine the contour, add light volume to the vermilion, and treat peripheral fine lines.
Once the injection is completed, the doctor adjusts the quantity and placement of the hyaluronic acid to achieve a perfect definition.
This method is suitable for :
• Patients with age-related lip contour atrophy, showing blurred or irregular outlines.
• Patients wanting a subtle enhancement of youthful, full lips.
• Patients seeking to reconstruct lip shape and correct asymmetries or mild deformations.
• As a preventive measure, to maintain defined contours and slow the effects of aging.
Changes in the lip contour can be caused by several factors :
• Aging : the natural decrease of collagen and elastin leads to loss of definition.
• Hormonal factors : especially in women, due to decreased estrogen levels.
• Harmful habits : such as smoking or excessive sun exposure, which accelerate skin aging.
• Genetics.
Redefining the lips enhances them with elegance and finesse. The advantages include :
• Gentle, precise technique for a natural and subtle result.
• Discreet enhancement, perfect for patients seeking a soft and harmonious effect.
• Quick and safe treatment using a biocompatible and resorbable product.
• An ideal solution to correct imperfections while preserving facial balance.
Cupid’s bow reshaping is a hyaluronic acid injection technique that aims to redraw and enhance this iconic area located between the two peaks of the upper lip. With hyaluronic acid injections, it is possible to correct irregularities, restore volume, or reshape the Cupid’s bow.
This method enhances the expression and sensuality of the lips, subtly beautifying them.
This technique can be used to treat :
• Loss of Cupid’s bow definition due to aging or skin damage (herpes, sun exposure, etc.).
• A flattened or asymmetrical Cupid’s bow, affecting the natural aesthetics of the lips.
• An overly pronounced Cupid’s bow, which can be softened.
• Lack of volume or absence of a well-defined contour on the upper lip.
Cupid’s bow reshaping is a precise procedure that must be carried out carefully.
During an initial consultation, Doctor Romano analyzes the patient’s face and examines the natural shape of the Cupid’s bow to identify areas to be corrected or enhanced.
This procedure may be combined with a philtrum injection to reinforce the vertical structure of the lips.
After disinfection, the doctor proceeds with the injection. Using a fine needle (27 to 30G), hyaluronic acid is injected into the vermilion border. The product is placed in the subdermal layer from the highest point of the bow to the central dip—or the reverse.
A gentle massage is performed on the treated area to evenly distribute the product and prevent overcorrection.
Shape and volume are adjusted to ensure a natural, symmetrical result, perfectly adapted to the patient’s face.
Changes to the Cupid’s bow may be linked to several factors :
• Natural aging : the loss of collagen and elasticity blurs the contours of the upper lip.
• Skin damage : especially herpes or prolonged sun exposure (actinic damage).
• Genetics : some individuals naturally have a poorly defined Cupid’s bow.
• Trauma or scarring of the upper lip.
Cupid’s bow reshaping with hyaluronic acid injection offers the following advantages :
• Natural, subtle results that harmonize with facial features.
• Precise enhancement using biocompatible products like hyaluronic acid.
• Fast, non-invasive procedure with no social downtime.
• Complete adaptability, allowing for accentuation, correction, or softening of the Cupid’s bow based on individual needs.
Philtrum contouring is a hyaluronic acid injection technique that aims to redefine and accentuate the philtral ridges—two vertical lines that run from the medial border of the nostrils to the Cupid’s bow. These lines play a key role in facial aesthetics, giving the upper lip an elegant, sensual, and well-defined shape. Through hyaluronic acid injections, this method helps restore or enhance the philtrum’s contour in a natural and harmonious way.
This technique corrects or improves :
• Loss of philtral ridge definition due to aging.
• A poorly marked philtrum in young adults who desire subtle enhancement.
• Blurred or asymmetrical philtrum contours that affect the natural appearance of the lips.
• Skin damage from sun exposure (actinic damage) or reduced elasticity.
Philtrum reshaping must be performed by an experienced practitioner.
During the initial consultation, Doctor Romano analyzes the philtrum’s morphology.
After disinfection, the doctor divides the upper lip into segments to ensure targeted and symmetrical treatment. Using a fine needle, hyaluronic acid is injected using a retrotracing technique, from the base of the nostrils to the peak of the Cupid’s bow.
The philtral ridges are traced from the medial edges of the nostrils to the curvature of the upper lip.
The product is placed at the junction between the cutaneous part and the vermilion, ensuring natural definition.
A gentle molding is then done to distribute the product evenly and achieve smooth, harmonious contours.
Philtrum contouring is particularly suited for :
• Patients who have lost the natural definition of the philtrum, often due to aging.
• Young adults with a flat or unpronounced philtrum who seek enhancement.
• Patients with philtrum asymmetry who wish to restore balance.
• Patients looking for natural and discreet results.
The main causes of philtrum alteration are :
• Aging : reduced collagen and subcutaneous tissue leading to flattened philtral ridges.
• Actinic damage : prolonged sun exposure weakening the skin.
• Genetics.
• Reduced elasticity from aging or environmental factors.
This technique offers the following benefits :
• Natural and subtle results : the method enhances the lips without transforming them.
• Quick, minimally invasive procedure with no social downtime.
• Suitable for all ages, whether to restore or enhance the philtrum’s contours.
• Risk-free technique when performed by an experienced doctor.
Remodeling of the Cupid’s bow and philtrum is a hyaluronic acid injection technique that combines the redefinition of the Cupid’s bow peaks and the philtral ridges to enhance the upper lip. With highly targeted and precise hyaluronic acid injections, this method subtly elevates the contour of the upper lip, brings a refined and natural finish to this anatomically significant area, and gives definition to a flat or poorly marked upper lip.
This technique targets :
• Loss of definition in the Cupid’s bow and philtral ridges, primarily due to aging.
• A flat or poorly structured upper lip, resulting from genetic traits or age-related changes.
• A lack of aesthetic balance between the philtrum and the Cupid’s bow.
• A blurred or asymmetrical contour of the upper lip.
Cupid’s bow and philtrum reshaping must be performed meticulously to ensure a natural and harmonious result for the patient.
Doctor Romano examines the patient’s lip morphology to identify areas that need enhancement.
The philtral lines and the peaks of the Cupid’s bow are analyzed and marked to ensure perfect symmetry.
After disinfection, the doctor performs the procedure using a fine needle to inject the hyaluronic acid into the dermis.
The product is placed directly into the peaks of the Cupid’s bow and along the philtral ridges, from the medial edge of the nostrils to the curve of the upper lip.
A gentle molding is performed to evenly distribute the product and create a smooth transition between the injected areas.
This method is ideal for :
• Patients experiencing a loss of definition in the contours of the upper lip due to aging.
• Patients with a poorly defined Cupid’s bow or philtrum who wish to enhance their lips.
• Patients seeking a subtle and natural enhancement without excessive lip volume increase.
Changes to the Cupid’s bow and philtrum may be caused by :
• Natural aging : decreased production of collagen and elastin leads to flattening or sagging of the Cupid’s bow and philtrum.
• Environmental damage : such as prolonged sun exposure or smoking, which accelerates skin aging.
• Genetic characteristics : some patients naturally have poorly defined lip contours.
• Trauma or scarring that alters the structure of the upper lip.
Remodeling of the Cupid’s bow and philtrum with hyaluronic acid injection is an effective and safe solution to enhance the smile and lips. The advantages of this technique include :
• A natural and elegant result.
• A quick and non-invasive procedure, with no social downtime.
• A customizable technique tailored to the needs and desires of each patient.
| Type of consultation | Generally practiced rates |
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Hyaluronic acid for
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650 CHF per syringe |
L’augmentation des lèvres consiste à injecter de l’acide hyaluronique pour ajouter du volume et rendre les lèvres plus pulpeuses. En revanche, l’amélioration du contour se concentre sur la définition du contour des lèvres, en redessinant l’arc de Cupidon et les commissures, sans nécessairement augmenter le volume global.
Oui, les injections d’acide hyaluronique permettent de redessiner et de mieux définir l’arc de Cupidon. Une technique précise et adaptée permet de créer un contour plus net et élégant, tout en conservant un résultat naturel et en harmonie avec la forme du visage.
Avec l’âge, la production de collagène et d’élastine diminue, entraînant une perte de fermeté et de volume. Le contour des lèvres devient alors moins net, et des ridules peuvent apparaître. La perte d’hydratation et l’exposition répétée aux agressions extérieures (soleil, tabac) accentuent également ce phénomène.
Un soin anti-rides efficace pour le contour des lèvres doit contenir des ingrédients hydratants et régénérants comme l’acide hyaluronique, le rétinol ou les peptides. L’application régulière d’un sérum ou d’une crème spécifique, associée à une protection solaire, aide à prévenir et à atténuer les ridules.
Oui, le contouring des lèvres est idéal pour celles et ceux qui souhaitent redéfinir le contour sans ajouter de volume. Cette technique permet de corriger les asymétries, de mieux dessiner les bords des lèvres et de leur donner un aspect plus jeune et raffiné, tout en préservant leur forme naturelle.
The services described on this website apply to Swiss territory; there are differences between countries.
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Dr Valeria Romano
Pl. du Molard 5, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland
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