MANHASSET, N.Y., Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Dividing the lips into zones may help cosmetic surgeons increase satisfaction among patients who undergo enhancement procedures, a U.S. study suggests.
Dr. Andrew A. Jacono of The North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, N.Y., performed 137 lip augmentation treatments on 62 female and four male patients from Jan. 1, 2004, to Jan. 1, 2006.
Jacono used a new classification of 15 lip zones to direct the placement of non-animal-sourced stabilized hyaluronic acid, or Restylane, injectable gel fillers used for lip enhancement.
The patients ranged in age from 20 to 76 and averaged 45.8 years old. Of those who underwent treatment, 53 patients filled out a follow-up questionnaire to measure satisfaction with the procedures.
On a scale of 1 to 5, the average score was 4.5, with 5 signifying the most satisfaction. The average amount of time it took for lips to return to their original state was 4.9 months, which is similar to that seen in other studies.
The findings are published in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery.
