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AMM 154: Top Injection Technique For Maximum Lip Filler Satisfaction
July 30, 2024
In this episode, listeners will learn about a recent study on lip fillers that investigates different injection techniques to determine which one results in the highest patient satisfaction. Conducted at Necmettin Erbakan University in Turkey, the study involved 216 female patients and compared four groups based on injection direction. Findings reveal that the top-to-bottom technique scored the highest in patient satisfaction, providing insights into the impact of injection methods in aesthetic medicine. Tune in to understand the nuances behind these techniques and their implications for cosmetic treatments.
Quick Takes
- Retrospective lip filler study compared four injection techniques
- 216 female patients aged 19-39 at Necmettin Erbakan University
- Top-to-bottom technique yielded highest patient satisfaction score
Episode Transcript
Today’s date is July 30, 2024. In a recent study published on lip fillers, researchers compared four different injection techniques to see which one yields the highest patient satisfaction. This retrospective study, conducted between 2017 and 2023, involved 216 female patients aged 19 to 39. The study was conducted at Necmettin Erbakan University in Konya, Turkey, and ethics approval was granted on June 2, 2023. All injections were performed by the same plastic surgeon using linear threading methods and either a needle or cannula.
The patients were divided into four groups based on the direction of the needle during the injection. Group 1 had a top-to-bottom technique, Group 2 a bottom-to-top technique, and Groups 3 and 4 a lateral-to-medial technique using a needle and cannula, respectively. They used a hyaluronic acid filler (YVOIRE Volume Plus®, LG Chem, Seoul, South Korea) combined with lidocaine for anesthesia. All patients received 0.6 ml of filler in the upper lip and were followed for three weeks. Satisfaction was assessed on a scale from 0 to 5.
Notably, the top-to-bottom technique in Group 1 had the highest satisfaction score at 4.78 out of 5. Compared to this, the bottom-to-top technique in Group 2 scored 3.70, the lateral-to-medial needle technique in Group 3 scored 4.15, and the lateral-to-medial cannula technique in Group 4 scored 3.85.
These findings highlight that the direction of the needle significantly affects both the distribution of the filler and patient satisfaction. This study adds valuable data to the growing field of aesthetic medicine. Have a thoughtful day, filled with sculpted confidence.
