Outcomes of hyaluronic acid lip augmentation according to baseline lip thickness in patients treated at an aesthetic clinic in Asunción, Paraguay (2024)

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  • Shirley Turquille Manneh Barakat Universidad Nacional de Caaguazu, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Especialización en Medicina Estética y Envejecimiento Fisiologíco, Coronel Oviedo, Paraguay. https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5794-2721

Keywords:

Hyaluronic acid, lip augmentation, lip thickness, aesthetic medicine, clinical outcomes

Abstract

Introduction: Hyaluronic acid lip augmentation is one of the most commonly performed procedures in aesthetic medicine to improve lip volume and facial harmony. However, the influence of baseline lip thickness on aesthetic outcomes remains unclear.

Objective: To evaluate the outcomes of hyaluronic acid lip augmentation according to baseline lip thickness in patients treated at a private aesthetic clinic.

Materials and Methods: Observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study with a prospective component, conducted in 30 patients who underwent hyaluronic acid lip augmentation during 2024. Sociodemographic and clinical variables, injected volume, aesthetic outcomes using the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS), complications, and patient satisfaction were analyzed.

Results: A total of 73% of patients were classified as “much improved” according to GAIS. Patients with thin lips showed a higher proportion of excellent improvement (80%) compared to those with intermediate and thick lips. Complications were mild and transient, with edema (40%) and ecchymosis (20%) being the most frequent. Overall, 87% of patients reported high satisfaction.

Conclusion: Hyaluronic acid lip augmentation is a safe and effective procedure. Patients with thinner lips demonstrate greater relative improvement, highlighting the importance of considering baseline lip thickness in treatment planning.

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2026-05-19

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Manneh Barakat ST. Outcomes of hyaluronic acid lip augmentation according to baseline lip thickness in patients treated at an aesthetic clinic in Asunción, Paraguay (2024). Cienc. Est. [Internet]. 2026 May 19 [cited 2026 May 25];2(1):19-24. Available from: https://www.cienciayestetica.org/index.php/revista/article/view/21

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Enero - Abril

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