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Pol J Cosmetol 2025, 28(1): 40-43pl  Lip modeling with hyaluronic acid - assessment of the safety and effectiveness of the procedurePaulina Turko 1/, Patrycja Rubacha 2/, Jan Rykała 3/, Marta Fijałkowska 3/ 1/ Doktorantka Kliniki Chirurgii Plastycznej, Rekonstrukcyjnej i Estetycznej Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Łodzi 2/ Magistrantka Kliniki Chirurgii Plastycznej, Rekonstrukcyjnej i Estetycznej Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Łodzi 3/ Klinika Chirurgii Plastycznej, Rekonstrukcyjnej i Estetycznej Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Łodzi Summary Introduction. Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of connective tissue, playing a key role in skin hydration and regeneration. Due to its ability to bind water, it helps maintain an adequate level of moisture in the tissues, which contributes to improved skin elasticity and firmness. In aesthetic medicine, hyaluronic acid is used as a filler, including in lip augmentation procedures, allowing for the shaping of lip volume and contour. Aim. The aim of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid, as well as to determine patient satisfaction with the outcomes of the procedure. Material and methods. The study was conducted as a survey. The questionnaire consisted of 21 questions and was administered to a group of 67 participants aged 22 to 62 years. Results. The study showed high patient satisfaction with lip augmentation using hyaluronic acid. Pain during the procedure was most commonly rated as mild or moderate, and the use of local anesthesia significantly reduced discomfort. Complications occurred only sporadically, while a portion of HSV virus carriers reported a decrease in the frequency of herpes recurrences. Conclusions. The results confirm the effectiveness of the procedure in shaping lips and achieving the desired aesthetic outcomes, with a low risk of complications and an acceptable level of pain. Additionally, the findings suggest a potential impact of the procedure on the frequency of herpes recurrences in HSV carriers, which warrants further research. Key words: hyaluronic acid, lip augmentation |