Computer-assisted analysis contour lines of aesthetic unit for the assessment of lip augmentation

Articles > Article · 2016

Authors: Hassan Bagheri, Suzan ŞİRİNTÜRK TOSUN, Figen Govsa, Yelda PINAR, Mehmet Asim Ozer

European Journal of Plastic Surgery, Journal Indexed in AHCI, International, Scopus, 2016, vol 39, pp 265-272

DOI: 10.1007/s00238-016-1190-x

Summary

Background Lip augmentation and changing contour lines have become more popular ways of improving the appearance. However, validated measures of lip fullness for quantification of outcomes are needed; ethnic background and personal goals can optimise outcomes while tailoring lip enhancement treatment to each individual's anatomy. The aim of this study is to analyse the morphological features of the lip in detail and to clarify the objective parameters in related with the subjective ones regarding the lip augmentation and lip reconstruction.

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