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However, it is complicated by great diversity in individual desires and underlying morphology. Many injection techniques have been published, but there is a need to integrate these within a methodological framework for codified lip analysis and treatment planning. The LA VISION Method provides such a framework. This paper describes the methodology, explains the coding language, and illustrates its clinical application.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The LA VISION Method is composed of three consecutive and interdependent phases: (1) MAP, which establishes the morpho-geometric structure of the lips through anthropometric lines and defined topographic mapping, using a novel coding system; (2) ASSESS, which collects and analyzes patient-specific information, such as aesthetic desires, detailed lip morphology, and facial proportions, to define their current and ideal lip structure; and (3) PLAN, which translates the assessment into a tailored logic-based injection strategy to convert lip structure towards the defined ideal and individual shape.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>An initial cohort of 400 patients (mean age: 41.0\u00a0years; 53.2% female) was treated using a mean filler volume of 1.00 \u00b1 0.01\u00a0mL (first session). Adverse events were typically localized and mild in severity; no major complications were observed. Patient-reported outcomes were positive.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The LA VISION Method provides a systematic, logical, clinically usable approach with a reproducible decision logic for lip analysis and injection planning using HA fillers. It also creates a common language for clinician training, documentation, communication with peers and patients, and future digital integration. Further studies are warranted.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Level of Evidence IV<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. 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