Early results of vermilion lip augmentation using acellular allogeneic dermis: An adjunct in facial rejuvenation

The definitive approach to lip augmentation has yet to be defined. Herein i s described a technique using acellular allogeneic dermal grafts that is ea sy, effective, and reproducible. Our results over the past 2 years include 47 patients (94 grafts). Three grafts to the upper lip have exhibited signi ficant resorption, which warranted further augmentation. Early in the serie s, one graft was malpositioned too superiorly along the vermilion-cutaneous border. There have been no cases of infection, hematoma,or graft exposure. The overall complication rate was 4 percent (4 of 94). Our early results b y using acellular allogeneic dermal grafts for lip augmentation are encoura ging. Further studies are under way to better objectively define long-term results.