Micro-Cannulas for Lip Enhancement. Do They Produce Better Results?

I currently utilize microcannulas for most of my facial injections.  I especially enjoy using them for correcting lower eyelid tear trough deformities.  I do also utilize the microcannulas for lip enhancement.  It does require some finesse and it is important to find an injector who is quite comfortable with these techniques.  It definitely is beneficial to avoid any bruising that  may occur when using sharp needles.

Lip enhancement is as much of an art as it is a science.  In my experience, I find that using a small gauge needle provides excellent natural looking results.  It’s important to select a surgeon who understands the natural arch and anatomy of the lips to provide the most natural inviting look.  Adding the micro-cannulas does not improve anyone’s technique, however the manufacturers state that it may minimize bruising.  Nevertheless, anytime you are piercing the skin with a needle you have the opportunity for redness, swelling and bruising.

Thank you for your question! Lip enhancement is as much of an art as it is a science. Using a small gauge needle provides excellent natural looking results.  It’s important to select a surgeon who understands the natural arch and anatomy of the lips to provide the most natural inviting look.  Adding the micro-cannulas does not improve anyone’s technique.However the manufacturers state that it may minimize bruising. Nevertheless, anytime you are piercing the skin with a needle you have the opportunity for redness, swelling and bruising. Best of luck!

Lip enhancement is as much of an art as it is a science. Using a small gauge needle provides excellent natural looking results.  It’s important to select a surgeon who understands the natural arch and anatomy of the lips to provide the most natural inviting look.  Adding the micro-cannulas does not improve anyone’s technique.However the manufacturers state that it may minimize bruising.  Nevertheless, anytime you are piercing the skin with a needle you have the opportunity for redness, swelling and bruising.

I have seen a significant drop in the amount of
bruising occurring in patients after filler injections when using a
microcannula. Since the microcannula is blunt tipped, it is less likely to
rupture a vessel, leading to bruising. A
microcannula is flexible, which also allows for direct access to the area being
treated and more precision. Different
sizes of the cannula can be selected based on filler being used and the area
being treated. I think that
microcannulas are specifically useful in sensitive and tender areas of the
face, such as the lips or under the eyes. There is a certain technique and training needed when using microcannulas
so it’s important to ask your doctor how long he/she has been using microcannulas
and what you can expect during and after treatment. Overall, so long as you physician has
mastered the technical nuances of microcannula results, I believe the results
are clearly superior. I hope that you
find this information useful!

I have been using the blunt cannulas for lips since early 2011.  My experience shows that the discomfort, swelling, and overall satisfaction with the procedure is much better with the cannulas.  Upper lip lines can be addressed with a horizontal technique, shown in the video attached.  There is a little less precision with the cannula, but in the right hands, the lips look extremely natural, and the downtime is minimal.  With needles and bruising, you can be out of commission for over a week, but with the cannulas, you can go right to lunch.  Steve Weiner, MD, Destin, Florida, Facial Plastic Surgeon

I do alot of fat injections for the lips.  I typically don't like to use cannulas for lip fillers because of the extra discomfort.  I also think that there is more bruising and swelling at times with the cannula technique and the downtime can be even longer. I reserve the cannulas for fat injections. 

I assume you mean fat injection which is done all the time. The problem is that you may have poor take in some areas and not others.  Fillers although temporary usually give a more reliable result initially.  Fat is permanent and usually requires a few treatments to get the desired result.

Fat transfer to the lip is extremely surgeon and technique dependant.

annulas is better.In the lip and the tear trough the smaller the packets of fat the better the result and the longer  lasting. These small fat cells acquire blood supply fast and the take of the graft is better.

So micro lipo canulas is better Not necessarly less pain or bruising (That is a marketing ploy)

I some times use the infiltration cannula to harvest the fat . That gives small packets of fat, but the procedure takes a long time and a lot of effort from me.

I use both micro-cannulae and needles for lip enhancement. The main reason for using the micro-cannulae is to reduce bruising. I have seen minimal difference, however, between the two. Also, if you are trying to elevate a line, the blunt cannula will not work, since the injection needs to be into the dermis. For lip enhancement, I would concentrate on the results obtained, not what needle is used.