Lip Filler – Enhanced Projection & Improved Vermilion Show (Side View)
Improved Forward Lip Projection
The lips demonstrate enhanced forward projection, creating a more refined and supported side profile.
Enhanced Vermilion Show
Increased visibility of the natural lip tissue improves lip presence at rest without exaggeration.
Balanced Facial Profile Harmony
Lip enhancement remains proportional to the nose and chin, preserving natural facial balance.
Details of the Treatment
She wanted more of the upper lip visible in profile — not larger lips, just more lip showing from the side. Bigger was explicitly not the goal.
On side-profile assessment, the upper lip was thin with minimal lip show at rest. The lower lip projection was within range, producing the upper-lower mismatch on profile the patient had named. The lip border on the upper lip was soft. The cupid's bow was preserved but flattened. A projection-focused approach suited this presentation because the issue was specific to how the upper lip showed in profile.
A soft filler was placed by cannula at the front of the upper lip, with the lip border addressed first to give the projection a defined edge. The lower lip and the side of the lip body were left alone — adding volume there would have made the lip larger overall without addressing the patient's specific complaint about projection. In the after image, the upper lip show in side profile has visibly increased, the upper-lower mismatch has resolved, and the front view shows minimal change in lip volume. Treating the patient's actual complaint rather than the standard menu is the right match for case-specific concerns.
Individual results vary. The outcome shown reflects this patient's specific anatomy, health history, and treatment plan. Results shown are not guaranteed and are not necessarily typical. Photos used with patient consent.
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Consultations are 30 minutes and carry no obligation to treat. Bring your questions and any prior treatment history.