Ultrasound Evaluation of Lip Anatomy and Filler Placement: A Cross-Sectional Study of Injection Accuracy, Migration, and Demographic Variation
HA fillers alter lip anatomy in measurable ways, often resulting in unintended intramuscular placement due to the limited subcutaneous space. Demographic factors significantly influence lip structure and filler behaviour, supporting the need for individualised treatment planning. Future studies should investigate long-term outcomes and patient perspectives.
Authors
- Leonie Schelke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5512-1956)
- Ximena Wortsman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3359-5023)
- Peter J. Velthuis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9449-0068)
- Madara Orlovska
- Steven Harris
- Sebastian Cotofana
Institutions
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (CL)
- Queen Mary University of London (GB)
- Institute for Diagnostic Imaging and Research of the Skin and Soft Tissues (CL)
- Erasmus University Rotterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Published
- 2026-01-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/prs.0000000000012772
- Primary Topic
- Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00