To Achieve Natural Lips, Consider Entire Face

Treating the surrounding tissue to support volume loss—such as deep marionette lines, a jowl, or a deep nasolabial fold right near the lip—will also improve the appearance of the lips.

Dr. Butterwick disclosed receiving grant research support from Mentor Corp., and is a consultant for Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp., Allergan Inc., Sanofi-Aventis, and Neutrogena Corp.

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Photo shows patient prior to injection of 1 cc of Hyalaform to the upper lip.

Two weeks post injection, the cupid's bow is narrowed and more defined.

Source Photos courtesy Dr. Kimberly Butterwick

'We have to be mindful how the lips contribute' to the symmetry and proportions of the entire face.

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