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. 2018 Jan/Mar;38(1):7-16.
doi: 10.1097/PSN.0000000000000211.

Lip Enhancement: Physical Assessment, Injection Techniques, and Potential Adverse Events

Tracey A Hotta  1
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Lip Enhancement: Physical Assessment, Injection Techniques, and Potential Adverse Events

Tracey A Hotta. Plast Surg Nurs. 2018 Jan/Mar.

Abstract

Lip enhancement is a common injection treatment that may involve several different injection techniques based on the patient's goals, expectations, and facial anatomy. It is the aesthetic provider's professional judgment to determine which technique will provide the desired results. Taking the time to provide a thorough assessment, review the potential complications, and discuss expectations is an important step in building a patient-nurse therapeutic relationship. Understanding the anatomy and the supporting structures around the perioral area will improve the overall results of a lip enhancement treatment.

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