Lip Augmentation — Surgical or Filler (Modelace rtů)

The aesthetic of the lips is governed by their ratio, projection, and the relationship between the Cupid's bow, the vermillion border, and the philtrum columns. For patients with a genetically thin upper lip — where the red lip (vermillion) is narrow rather than simply lacking volume — no filler injection can create a convincingly fuller lip without overcorrection; this is where surgical augmentation is the anatomically appropriate solution.

MUDr. Šorma performs the V-Y mucosal advancement technique for permanent surgical lip enlargement. A V-shaped incision is made on the inner surface of the upper lip mucosa — entirely inside the mouth, leaving no visible external scar — and the mucosa is then advanced outward and sutured in a Y configuration, effectively rolling out and exposing more of the red lip tissue. The change is permanent and does not affect lip sensation or the ability to smile…

For patients seeking reversible, tunable results — adding subtle projection, defining the cupid's bow, or restoring volume lost with age — hyaluronic acid filler is the preferred route. The clinic uses Stylage Special Lips with Lidocaine, a high-density cross-linked HA formulated for lip tissue that incorporates anaesthetic into the gel, reducing discomfort during injection. A topical numbing cream is applied before the procedure. MUDr. Šorma injects in…