title: Augmentation, enhancement, and implantation procedures for the lips.
abstract: Individual features of the face combine to capture the idealized image of youth and sensuality. In Western cultures, well-contoured lips contribute to this standard and are considered desirable attributes. In contrast, thin or drawn lips project a picture of aging and a severe countenance. In recent years, an increasing number of interventions have been introduced that seek to enhance lip fullness and shape. This article reviews the options available for lip augmentation with a focus on injectable and implantable materials.
authors.affiliation: Capital Cosmetic Surgery, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: Stephen J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Wall
authors.forename: Peter A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Adamson
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials